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When shopping for a leather motorcycle jacket, you’re automatically drawn to style and price of course, but think about this… you’re not buying fashion apparel when you intend to use your motorcycle jacket, as a motorcycle jacket. You can think of it more like a life preserver. That said, there’s a little more which should be considered while shopping for a leather motorcycle jacket.

1) Decide which material is best suited to your needs and your tastes. Motorcycle jackets can be constructed of natural cowhide leather, or even a synthetic Cordura nylon material. There are benefits and drawbacks to either material. Know what you’re getting and why you’re getting it. Cordura provides a more light weight jacket which wear cooler than a leather motorcycle jacket will. Furthermore, a Cordura is naturally more breathable than leather and can be designed to be water resistant or even water proof. Real leather motorcycle jackets are generally warmer, which is great during the winter months and have ample air vents to keep you cool in warmer months. Leather is the material of choice for most bikers as they provide excellent protection from the elements as well as have a classic look and style. Look for quality leather, and heavy duty construction features when selecting your motorcycle jacket. These can vary in the thickness of the actual leather, stitching methods and materials as well as unique features in the design of the jacket to provide maximum protection and comfort. A great choice for men and women is Milwaukee Motorcycle Clothing Company. They provide motorcycle leather jackets and Cordura motorcycle jackets in various styles and all are premium quality at a great price. The natural cowhide leather ranges from 1.2 to 1.3mm thick in the men’s leather jacket line and 1.1 to 1.2 mm thick in the women’s leather jackets.

2) Get a leather motorcycle jacket that fits just right. A motorcycle jacket should be designed comfort, protection and style. Unique features to an authentic motorcycle leather jacket are designs that allow the jacket to look and perform great whether you’re on your motorcycle, or walking down the street. Slightly longer sleeves allow the jacket to full cover and protect your arms while riding, and zippers and cuff adjustments can keep the from beating you up in the breeze. The more closely your motorcycle jacket fits your body, the better… otherwise you’ll encounter excess flapping of loose material. You can pay attention to the chest, and waist to help you select the right fit. In addition, don’t forget the length depending upon your height.

3) Should I purchase a motorcycle jacket with armor? No one wants to go down while riding but it can happen. Motorcyclists are completely vulnerable to the asphalt. The majority of motorcyclists wear a leather motorcycle jacket without armor and the leather will save your skin from road rash. If you ride full throttle with a lot of speed or enjoy really laying into the curves you may want to look into a motorcycle jacket with armor or padded protection. The armor is usually sewn into the jacket. Some jackets have removable armor so you can take it out if you don’t want it. The armor will feel different at first but provides good protection for your elbows, shoulders and back. A couple of motorcycle jackets by Milwaukee Motorcycle Clothing Company offer armor protection. The Milwaukee lllusion motorcycle jacket offers armor with one large panel on the upper back as well as three independent panels down the back of each sleeve. Each of the panels are removable from a velcro pocket. The Milwaukee Hitchcock motorcycle jacket offers CE approved body armor on the arms, shoulders and back. The Sioux Falls Milwaukee motorcycle jacket doesn’t offer armor but has reinforced padding at the elbows. These Milwaukee jackets offer the extra protection you need to feel secure when riding.

4) Another attribute to look for when shopping for a motorcycle jacket is whether or not to purchase one with reflective piping or reflective strips. These features provide added safety by helping others see you while night riding. These features of a motorcycle jacket are not visible in light such as during daytime hours, but at dusk or later, they become visible and allow others to see you. This will not stop another vehicle from colliding with you, protect you from any injury, nor make a driver see you if they’re not paying attention enough to see the headlight and taillights of your motorcycle. That said, this could catch a driver’s eye before something disastrous happens so an extra bit of safety can’t be disregarded completely. It’s the same reason construction workers are required to wear reflective vests which do nothing other than make them more visible in low light. If you want to take an extra safeguard to help protect you and your motorcycle, by all means, do so. The Fall River Rain Suit by Milwaukee Leather offers reflective piping across the back. This may be even more helpful as some drivers have great difficulty seeing full sized cars in rainy weather, much less a motorcycle. The Hitchcock Leather Jacket is designed with reflective piping on the shoulders and the arms. Additionally, the Sioux Falls motorcycle leather jacket features reflective piping across the back. In addition to the extra safety, these reflective enhancements on the motorcycle leather jackets add visual appeal as well.

5) Look for a leather thickness of 1mm or preferably more when shopping for a leather motorcycle jacket. Milwaukee Motorcycle Leather Jackets range from 1.1 to 1.3 mm thick, of quality Full Grain cowhide leather aniline dyed for a smooth consistent leather finish. Each also feature premium motorcycle leather jacket features to improve comfort, fit, flexibility and all at a great price. Each of their leather motorcycle jackets feature heavy duty YKK zippers for years of wear.

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