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| Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2009 From: kennewick, wa I Ride: 95 zx9r, 2011 zx6r | desperate need of a riding jacket Need a good riding jacket that wont fall apart when I hit the blacktop. Any suggestions? Keep in mind I am poor now that I have new bike payments...... |
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| Streetfighter Joined: Oct 2010 From: nowhere I Ride: in the air | online closeouts are houw i got my gear for very cheap and have held up for a few years now. motorcycle-superstore and jakewilson but there are a few others out there as well. keep an eye on classifieds and goodwill section and craigslist, used is probably your best bet for cheap. |
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| Permit Joined: Oct 2011 From: Pasco, WA I Ride: 82 Suzuki GS750 | I picked up a River Road jacket at thunder alley a couple months ago. It wasn't cheap but I'm really not regretting it. For my wife, we found a heall of a deal at leatherup.com. got her jacket on closeout for about $60 |
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| Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2012 From: Ellensburg, WA I Ride: 2011 Stryker | Decent selection and good prices here http://www.leatherup.com/ |
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| Permit Joined: Oct 2011 From: Pasco, WA I Ride: 82 Suzuki GS750 | look at the closeout deals on leatherup.com, currently they have an armored jacket for $30 http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Jack...pes/88033.html |
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| Peg Dragger Joined: Nov 2006 From: Richland, WA I Ride: More and Worry Less! | |
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| One Legged Rocket Rider Joined: Dec 2005 From: Pasco I Ride: 2009 ZX-10R Track, and 2007 Yamaha VStar 1300 | I have a couple of nice jackets that will fit you for sale as well, and I am just off of Road 100 in Pasco. My cell # is 509-521-9625 if you want to come have a look. Tim. |
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| Licensed Joined: Nov 2004 From: Yakima, WA I Ride: 2008 Ducati 1098S, 2005 Yamaha R1 (gone) 2001 Honda RC51 (gone) 1996 Honda VFR750 (gone) 1974 BMW R90/6 (gone)...and a few others you don't care about | I would say don't even mess with textile. Get a leather jacket if you can budget it. The difference is night and day. There is a reason racers wear leathers. I personally like Vanson leathers (if they fit you) and you can find them for a around $200 used on eBay. |
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