motorcycle jacket recommendations/pictures?

[adamc]

so I need a new motorcycle jacket (one that will actually be used for riding), but unfortunately nothing I can find fits me (tall and skinny). So I've gotta get something custom made..

Just wondering if anyone has any pics or suggestions of nice motorcycle jackets, something I can use as a template or to base an idea on for the person who's going to be custom making it. I figured I'd ask here, cause if I'm gonna be paying to have a jacket custom made, I might as well get something that looks good and can be worn when not on the bike (and without all the flashy logos of course)

I remember seeing a Wings and Horns motorcycle jacket a few months back, but didn't pick it up.. I doubt it would've really been much good as an actual biking jacket, but it looked pretty nice.. I can't find a picture of it anywhere though.. So if anyone's got a picture of this jacket, or any other nice looking jackets, please send them my way.. Thanks,

Adam

[darkanimal]

I'm liking the past season of Aprill77's jacket. I also saw Iliad's FW 06, liking some nice jackets there. I'll try to look for photos.

[thelion1856]

i saw a site with dope ass biker jackets, i dont even ride but was thinkin damn i should buy a bike just so i can wear that shit. if i remember then ill post the site. also jean jacket is O.G. and in bout a few months will be huge. get on it before everyone else does.

[adamc]

yeah I got a denim jacket, but need something more heavy duty than denim.. leather protects much better when you're sliding on the ground.. and the custom jacket I'm gonna have made will have padding/armour inside it as well, which helps.

if you remember the site with the biker jackets, hit me up.. thanks

Adam

[minya]

the Wings & Horns leather jacket was made by Lewis Leather, so it'd probably be good for riding.

you mentioned this would be a riding jacket -- shouldn't you be more concerned about functionality (as opposed to fashion)?

[xcoldricex]

the wings and horns lewis leather jacket i've seen is mostly cotton- and only has leather stripes down the sides. actually maybe there was a perforated leather one... but that wouldn't be too good for riding?

[adamc]

the Wings & Horns leather jacket was made by Lewis Leather, so it'd probably be good for riding.

you mentioned this would be a riding jacket -- shouldn't you be more concerned about functionality (as opposed to fashion)?

yeah, of course functionality is number one, but like I said, if I'm getting it custom made, why not have it styled based on something that looks good? I don't necessarily have to sacrifice function for the sake of fashion.. The jacket is gonna be made by someone who specializes in making riding specific gear, so it's going to have all the necessary padding and armour.

I just need some pictures or suggestions of other jackets so I can give this guy something to work from. I'm not gonna go with something that's obviously only a fashion jacket and can't possibly be made into something functional.. Of course certain things will have to be sacrificed for the sake of safety, but at the same time, I'm sure I can get something that's both safe and looks better than the standard cookie cutter style that they provide if you don't give them a specific look. Thanks,

Adam

[adamc]

the wings and horns lewis leather jacket i've seen is mostly cotton- and only has leather stripes down the sides. actually maybe there was a perforated leather one... but that wouldn't be too good for riding?

the wings and horns one I saw was full leather..

Adam

[(mjb)§0.41100]

nice:

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?page=displayproduct&subcatid=33&prodid=1277

[adamc]

nice:

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?page=displayproduct&subcatid=33&prodid=1277

yeah that's the type of style I'm going for (not the style with the large lapels). Keep 'em coming!

Adam

[denim_newbie]

I think this Vanson Jacket is really cool. And Vanson is a fairly respected brand for motorcycle gear.

[adamc]

alright, anyone have any idea who else makes a jacket that looks like the following:

it looks really similar to the cafe racer jacket on the aero leather clothing website, but not as shiny.. Just trying to get some more ideas, or names of other companies/designers that make good quality jackets that look like this, since this is the style I'm going to get custom made, I'd just like to get some more pictures to help out the guy making the jacket. Thanks,

Adam

edit: fixed broken image link

[xcoldricex]

your picture link is broken

[glitz_inc]

Vanson jackets are cool, but they are really short at the waist. If you're tall, then they're not gonna work. I've been riding for about 5 years, and I only wear Dainese. The leather is rugged as hell, the jackets stand up to rain, and they're cut long without being boxy. I've got a "Tribal" jacket which is nearlyl all black, and it does me well. Comes with shoulder armour and a thermal liner as well.

Their stuff is expensive at retail, so I would suggest finding out your size and cruising Ebay for a lightly used model. One will come up sooner or later - and you'll get it for less than half price. I paid about $200 for a jacket that's $600 new.

[adamc]

Vanson jackets are cool, but they are really short at the waist. If you're tall, then they're not gonna work. I've been riding for about 5 years, and I only wear Dainese. The leather is rugged as hell, the jackets stand up to rain, and they're cut long without being boxy. I've got a "Tribal" jacket which is nearlyl all black, and it does me well. Comes with shoulder armour and a thermal liner as well.

Their stuff is expensive at retail, so I would suggest finding out your size and cruising Ebay for a lightly used model. One will come up sooner or later - and you'll get it for less than half price. I paid about $200 for a jacket that's $600 new.

I haven't actually tried on any Dainese stuff, but everyone who owns their gear seems to swear by it.. They've got some really nice looking stuff on their website, but when I asked about jacket recommendations for a tall rider on a motorcycle site, Dainese was never mentioned, so I never really looked into it. I'll be sure to check it out now, thanks for the suggestion.

Adam

[evisu 2000]

can't believe nobody has mentioned schott...

[adamc]

yeah, that one looks pretty nice, and it comes in a tall and long size. Thanks for the suggestion.

Adam

[soultek]

Saw an awesome Belfast leather motorcycle jacket in the F/W Bloomingdales catalog

[adamc]

Saw an awesome Belfast leather motorcycle jacket in the F/W Bloomingdales catalog

any idea who it's made by? Or are there any links to a picture of this online? Thanks

[mixedup]

coming from someone who rides....take my advice: buy "proper" gear, not a fashion motorcycle jacket.

loads of european companies make stuff that would likely fit you properly (try spidi, dainese, etc).

[generic_guy]

Saw an awesome Belfast leather motorcycle jacket in the F/W Bloomingdales catalog

Is it possible you mean Belstaff? Because they do beautiful bikers jackets, the trialmaster is probably the most famous:

[esem]

I like these Ducati jackets for riding...

http://store.proitalia.com/apparel-leatherjackets.html

[adamc]

coming from someone who rides....take my advice: buy "proper" gear, not a fashion motorcycle jacket.

loads of european companies make stuff that would likely fit you properly (try spidi, dainese, etc).

I'll try the Dainese jackets, but like I said, I'm not going to be buying one of these "fashion" jackets, just having someone custom make a jacket in a similar style. The jacket will still be motorcycle specific and have all the necessary armor and padding, I just want to be able to give the person making the jacket an idea of what kind of style I want, since there's no reason I can't get the jacket to look half decent, especially if I'm having it specially made.

[LA Guy]

Vanson will make a custom motorcycle jacket for you for something in the realm of $400. A real motorcycle jacket, i.,e. something superheavy that is meant for riding.

[dave023]

[arlee]

yeah I agree with mixedup but hey if you want a custom one thats your choice. I like the following from dainese

not leather but i like the styling and since your custom making your own anyways

http://www.dainese.com/eng/zoom_lux.asp?codice_colore=&articolo=1654450&cat=9&zm=UF

and these two which are leather

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Dainese_Hidalgo_Leather_Jacket--614136.html

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Dainese_Merlin_Pelle_Leather_Jacket--607979.html

[Guest]

http://www.schottnyc.com

http://www.leatherup.com/

just browse those sites until you find a design you like, and then take it to whoever is making the jacket for ya. good luck