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Leather motorcycle jackets are a staple in the wardrobe of any serious motorcycle rider. They are stylish, durable, and provide protection from the elements. But one of the most common questions asked by new riders is: are leather motorcycle jackets warm? Let’s take a closer look at this important question.
Continue reading “Are Leather Motorcycle Jackets Warm?”These are the best pants and jeans you can wear if you’re a cruiser rider.
If you ride a Harley-Davidson or any other cruiser motorcycle for that matter, you really should try to have a pair of the best cruiser motorcycle pants or jeans covering your lower body.
Too many cruiser motorcycle riders go out there with their regular Levis or Lee jeans on. Covering yourself in standard denim isn’t effective. In this very scientific test, denim lasted only three seconds in a simulated crash.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best options out there for cruiser motorcycle pants, so you don’t have to sort through too many crappy pairs. The following pairs of pants and jeans are the ones you should buy.
Continue reading “10 Best Cruiser Motorcycle Pants and Jeans”Looking for the best cafe racer jackets? This list is for you.
I recently wrote about cafe racer helmets, but now I want to touch on the best cafe racer jackets. If you ride one of these bikes you need the right jacket.
Cafe racers are as much about style as they are anything else. Riding one is about the speed and experience of riding an old-school, custom, or retro-styled bike, but it’s also about the gear you wear and how it fits with the bike.
Here are my top picks for jackets that not only provide ample protection and features but give you what you need in terms of cafe racer style.
Continue reading “15 Best Cafe Racer Jackets”The Fillmore gives you everything you need to get that classic biker look.
The classic biker jacket never goes out of style, and the First Manufacturing Fillmore Jacket brings modern features and construction to the classic design.
If you want to do your best Marlon Brando impression on your motorcycle, you can get yourself a Schott motorcycle jacket, or snag this one from First Manufacturing for far less money.
Let’s dive into what this jacket offers. It’s well-equipped and has everything you could need.
Continue reading “Get Classic Biker Style With the First Manufacturing Fillmore Jacket”The First Manufacturing Lowside Canvas Vest is looking really good to me lately. It’s a simple piece of gear, and I like simple.
I’m not typically a huge fan of vests, but when you’re riding, when the weather is right, they can be the perfect piece of riding gear.
Let’s take a closer look at the First Manufacturing Lowside Canvas Vest.
Continue reading “First Manufacturing Lowside Canvas Vest”You might be wondering if motorcycle jackets for new riders are really necessary. Can’t you wear your everyday jacket? Yes, and no. You can wear whatever you want (it’s a free country), but I would advise you to get a good jacket.
However, you don’t need to go all out with your first jacket. All you need is something that’s going to provide you with some good protection from the elements and from the road should you go down.
The following jackets are perfect examples of motorcycle jackets for new riders simply because they don’t break the bank and they offer good protection and features. Check them out below.
Continue reading “Best Motorcycle Jackets for New Riders”If you ride a motorcycle, then at some point you’re going to want a leather motorcycle jacket. You might be holding off on this purchase because you think it’s going to be expensive, but there are plenty of leather motorcycle jackets under $200.
These leather jackets will give you everything you need to stay protected on the bike, including strong materials and good construction, and—in some cases—even armor for your shoulders and elbows.
I thought I’d do a search and pull together a list of the five best leather motorcycle jackets under $200. Without further ado, here they are.
Continue reading “5 Best Leather Motorcycle Jackets Under $200”Looking for a good leather jacket for your next motorcycle ride? Check out the First Manufacturing Turbine Jacket.
With a sleek and modern design, this jacket from First Manufacturing blends some classic leather jacket styling with up-to-date construction and fashion. The Turbine jacket is a good looking one with the specs to keep you safe, too.
Let’s take a closer look at this jacket, its features, and also take in some reviews and videos.
Continue reading “First Manufacturing Turbine Jacket”The classic leather motorcycle jacket is ingrained in motorcycle culture like nothing else. It’s featured in films and permeated American culture in ways that no other garment has in decades. It has practically defined what a motorcycle jacket is or should be.
And it’s still going strong. While this classic design might not have the clout in the motorcycle world that it once did, it’s still a popular item, and because of that, I wanted to take a closer look at it and makes some recommendations.
Continue reading “The Classic Leather Motorcycle Jacket: What to Look for and Some Great Options”If you ride a v-twin motorcycle, classic or vintage bike, or cafe racer or bobber, then I have the jacket for you. It’s the First Manufacturing Defender Jacket.
This jacket is a badass-looking jacket with all the features you want and expect from a good leather jacket. First Manufacturing makes quality stuff, and the Defender is an excellent choice for a wide variety of riders.
Continue reading “First Manufacturing Defender Jacket”
