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Founding Member 7,820 posts V-Twin Founding Member 7,820 posts
V-Twin

 How Many Motorcycle Jackets Do You Own? 37  votes

 None - I like the freedom of riding without a jacket. 🏍 0 votes
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 1 - I know what I like and I'm sticking to it! 😍 3 votes
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 2 - I like having a choice. 😉 8 votes
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 3 - I really like having a choice. 😇 9 votes
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 4 - I didn't know I had that many. 😎 9 votes
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 5 - I might have a problem. 😬 5 votes
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 6 - I definitely have a problem. 🤤 0 votes
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 7 or More - I am beyond help! 😆 3 votes
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Okay, so I have a problem.  I own too many motorcycle jackets but the worst part is, I want more!  It might be like the 👜 and 👠 for ladies?  I've got 2 x black leather jackets (one from nearly 3 decades ago), Indian Racer leather jacket, Dainese leather, Dainese waterproof touring jacket, Triumph leather and Triumph summer fabric jacket.  So all up 7... at the moment.

I think my collection of riding gloves are heading that way too.

Strangely, I only own one Indian t-shirt. 🤔  

How many motorcycle jackets do you own?
Melbourne, Victoria
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Robbo Founding Member 1,178 posts
Robbo
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The black leather one I have always had and a new Indian retro jacket I got as Birthday present.

I guess if you count my full length Diza-bone I wear when it is wet that makes 3. And a full length leather great coat I acquired and recently discovered was a good riding coat (on the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride) then perhaps 4 but I only count the 2.
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2017 Dark Horse  - Stage 2, Rush Pipes

Location - Perth, Western Australia
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V-Twin Founding Member 7,820 posts
V-Twin
I like your black trench coat leather!  Nice!  Must be heavy hey?
Melbourne, Victoria
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crash Founding Member 2,565 posts
crash
I have one that was bought for me when I was 21 (leather with tassles).
I have one that I bought when I returned to riding (leather).
I have a nylon / Kevlar one that I had worn to death and had to retire.
I have a new nylon / Kevlar one that I have just purchased.
I have an indian vest
And I gave one away last month to a friend that didn't have a jacket (not sure if that counts but it was new and has only recently departed my company [biggrin] )
Ulysses #30673
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Current: RoadMaster (ebony and ivory)
Highett Victoria Australia
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Robbo Founding Member 1,178 posts
Robbo
V-Twin wrote:
I like your black trench coat leather!  Nice!  Must be heavy hey?

The trench coat is really heavy. It is also quite old so the leather is really thick.
2017 Dark Horse  - Stage 2, Rush Pipes

Location - Perth, Western Australia
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faceonahead Senior Member 807 posts
faceonahead
1 for wet weather, otherwise just the vest
2018 Dark horse Chieftain, stage 3 cams and 116BB KIT and a stack of minor mostly cosmetic mods
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Gazza Full Member 57 posts
Gazza
3 it is here:
  • one is old school 20 yrs+ its seen a lot, wear it on my nostalgic days with the old distressed leather riding gloves;
  • one is new school with armour on the important bits - comfortable;
  • and one is just because 🤣[confused]
Guess I have a ways to go to get up to some peoples standards [smile]
You never know what will happen - so just enjoy your ride!
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gazman Founding Member 476 posts
gazman
Indian Leather Racer Jacket red black
Indian Leather Classic 2 Jacket Brown
Indian Pride Jacket Black
Indian Riding Jacket red black
Old black leather jacket had for many years
Force Motocross Jacket from my dirt bike days I forgot about.
I have four Leather vest {one Indian Brown}
And the list goes on.
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V-Twin Founding Member 7,820 posts
V-Twin
Gazman, you own FOUR Indian jackets???  😳😜👍😀
Melbourne, Victoria
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gazman Founding Member 476 posts
gazman
V-Twin wrote:
Gazman, you own FOUR Indian jackets???  😳😜👍😀
YES
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CHF10 Senior Member 2,396 posts
CHF10

One at a time for me!

I originally tried this on in the shop after making the deal on the Chieftain thinking "yeah down the track I should get a new jacket" but then it fit like a glove, is sooooooo soft and light. It basically just screamed "I'm made for you!". I ended up getting it thrown in, the final deal sweetener!

It's a snug fit (XL) but leather relaxes and at the moment, I need to shed some kgs too!

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Technically I do also have another leather jacket. A 15 year old Rivet. It weighs a lot though and isn't anywhere near as comfy as the Indian. I also have a DryRider that's about the same age which was stored for so long the padding went completely out of shape so it's all but read to be thrown out.

In terms of winter/wet weather I plan on adding layers underneath and a spray jacket over the top, probably hi-vis. I have black spray pants for my legs. I just need a really good set of comfy waterproof boots.
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CHF10 Senior Member 2,396 posts
CHF10
Here's the old one... Anyone want it?

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V-Twin Founding Member 7,820 posts
V-Twin
Kristopher wrote:
In terms of winter/wet weather I plan on adding layers underneath and a spray jacket over the top, probably hi-vis.
I have not found a waterproof spray that can keep leather jacket dry in heavy rain.  I carry thin over pants and over jacket that I put on and they do the trick for me.
Melbourne, Victoria
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V-Twin Founding Member 7,820 posts
V-Twin
Kristopher wrote:
Here's the old one... Anyone want it?
I think most of us had a Brando jacket at one time or another.  😆😜😀
Melbourne, Victoria
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CHF10 Senior Member 2,396 posts
CHF10

lol twas my first!

(14 yrs ago on my first bike!)

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V-Twin Founding Member 7,820 posts
V-Twin
Kristopher wrote:
lol twas my first!
 

Cruiser from day one hey?  👍😜
Melbourne, Victoria
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Robbo Founding Member 1,178 posts
Robbo
V-Twin wrote:
I think most of us had a Brando jacket at one time or another.  😆😜😀


I have still mine and I wore it regularly until I got my Indian Jacket last year.
2017 Dark Horse  - Stage 2, Rush Pipes

Location - Perth, Western Australia
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Richard Dixon Full Member 153 posts
Richard Dixon
1 x Red n Black Indian riding jacket
1 x Green (to match the bike) Buffalo patch leather custom made waistcoat for hot weather
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Sirsurfsalot Junior Member 13 posts
Sirsurfsalot
Walden Miller Black Leather 35yrs old and still fits and works perfectly - Still my fave.
Mars Black Leather 20yrs
Aldi 2yrs Thick black leather with protection points. Surprisingly comfortable and very well made. Paid $50!
Sinsonslo 15yrs Red/Silver All weather textile
Aldi Black textile 1yr
Rainbird waterproof over jacket
And my most prised.....
The ole man's 1940 WW2 Tan leather sheepskin flying jacket. Weighs 5.5Kg and very toasty!  [cool]
Road or dirt, always up for a ride through the best roads and tracks in Vic. [biggrin]

Latrobe Valley, Victoria.
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BenDRhodes Junior Member 17 posts
BenDRhodes
I have:
- some old textile jacket I keep on hand for an ill-equipped pillion
- a very faded textile 1 Tonne jacket - inner waterproof lining is not so much - so only good for a hot summer ride with the lining out
- an Indian Benjamin - leather jacket - which I wear for riding in summer and as a casual jacket when not on the bike
- and Indian Tour Jacket - awesome winter jacket - wore it at -6 degrees C with the high collar tucked into my helmet I was as warm as.  Also incredibly waterproof.
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DrZ Full Member 138 posts
DrZ
Heavy winter leather
Light spring/fall leather
Medium weight windbreaker jacket
Blue Jean jacket.

I had many more leather jackets but they (a) wore out over the years (b) got smaller [rolleyes] , were pilfered by my kids, or simply walked away somewhere.
Bike History
2015 Indian Roadmaster , 2014 Indian Chieftain, 2005 Honda Goldwing GL1800, 1999 HD Road King Classic, 1994 HD Fatboy, 1986 HD  Heritage Softail, 1978 HD ElectraGlide, 1972 HD SuperGlide, 1969 HD XLCH Sportster, 1945 HD WLA,  1963 Honda 305 Dream.
USMC 1969 - 1978
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GrahamO Junior Member 6 posts
GrahamO
Just the one, I take out the liner in the warmer weather and unzip a little
Preston (Melbourne), Victoria
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JuanPoop Senior Member 528 posts
JuanPoop
One leather one (with liner) for cooler weather. 

One mesh one for warmer weather. 

aka - John
2017 Springfield - grey / burgundy
Northern Beaches - Sydney
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adge82 Full Member 61 posts
adge82
Ive got 3 road jackets. Thats not too bad. Summer, winter and inbetween.
Ive got about 20 motorcross jerseys.... All basically the same, just different designs and colours. I dont know why i have so many, just cant stop buying them. Pants are nearly as bad.
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Dr.Shifty Senior Member 1,623 posts
Dr.Shifty
I've got a leather one that started life as Victory but has an Indian patch on the back.
There's a DriRider summer mesh jacket.
And a Belstaff waxed cotton jacket from a generation ago, pants to match.
My usual summer jacket for around town is a light canvas bike jacket, armour in elbows etc
And I've a cooler vest as well, the kind that you soak in water. It's not much good unless it gets clear air, ie. mesh jacket and no windshield.

That's 4 1/2.
Cheers, Kim.

From Woodrising (no, nobody else has heard of it either)
Rides a Springfield Dark Horse
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