Classic Motorcycle Jacket I

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My Classic Jacket, 2007-10-12

by Monte from Rescue, CA
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I have owned my jacket for about a year now and couldn’t be more happy. The leather is very soft and pliable for being so thick it's amazing. The leather is wearing very well and still looks new. The zippers are smooth and strong and the vents are great for adjusting to varying temperatures on a ride. With the liner in the jacket it’s very warm for winter rides. There is no wind leakage on any zipper. What more can you ask for? I have not seen another jacket that can even come close to the quality and comfort of this jacket. You can’t go wrong with Fox Creek.

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Classic 1, 2005-02-24

by Don U from Porterville, CA
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Just received the Mens Classic bike jacket as a replacement for one that has gotten me down many miles and years. Your classic proved to be a jacket made for riding. Last weekend, my buddy and I made our annual Rite of Manhood run up to a place called Kernville at about 4000 feet in the Sierra Nevadas. As usual it turned out to be cold, rainy, snowy, and sunny all at different times over the long Presidents Day weekend party they call the Whiskey Flats celebration. The jacket did its job all weekend and especially during the ride home over Greenhorn Summit, elevation 6120. Although the snow had stopped coming down by the time we rode over the summit, it was great having a good, warm leather to combat the elements. The photo is from the top of the mountain, before we headed back down to the warmer Central Valley below.

The jacket is well made and generally well designed, with plenty of pockets and good brass hardware. The multiple zippers on the many pockets and the vents raises the weight up considerably, but it is worth it for the convenience and comfort they add. I'm 59 and 160# so I was between a 40 and 42 size. I opted for the 40 and it fit perfectly, with and without the liner. The mesh lining inside the zip-in liner seems like a good idea for warmer weather riding when the insulated liner comes out. The well padded back belt provided a good support and covered my low back well in the cold weather.

My only wish was for a slightly heftier front belt and buckle. The belt felt as if it would stretch with time and needed some stiffer or heavier leather in my opinion. The buckle was also a bit lightweight and I would have preferred a more substantial roller buckle to the dressy one that was stock. Fortunately, it will be easy enough to change.

My only other complaint was that, when the jacket is fully zipped, the point of the left collar doesn't fold down very well, but sticks straight out a few inches from the jacket. It seems that this jacket has the same problem that a lot of newer designed jackets have in that the points of the collar are too short, and in fact the collar itself is a bit small, especially for the heft of this jacket. Older jacket designs had longer collars that allowed the wearer to run the zipper up completely without having to unsnap the collar points. I would have liked to seen a larger collar on this jacket.

OK, so I cant have it all. But its American-made, quality leather, well-constructed and sewn, and is sold by helpful, very nice people. And the price was right.

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IT IS AWESOME!, 2009-03-18

by Victor S. Perlman from Hockessin, DE
18 of 22 people found this review helpful.

Taken from Vic's post on www.sportster.org.
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Since Colorado Jeff mentioned his new jacket, I thought I'd do the same. A while ago, I asked the list if anyone had any experience with Fox Creek Leather products. A few people responded positively, nobody negatively. I finally got around to ordering a jacket, and it arrived last week. I have to tell you, IT IS AWESOME! The weight, thickness of leather, and quality of workmanship and detail look to me to be about the same level as Vanson, but at about 1/2 the price.

The jacket I got is a classic biker style jacket. It has both a removable thermal liner and zippered vents, front and back, to make it extremely versatile. It is similar to, but seems to be of higher quality than, the H-D El Camino jacket, at about $100. less than the H-D. You can get their products in a wide variety of colors and finishes. I got basic black. A nice plus is that it is made right here in the good old US of A. And at about $300, it is a bargain and better quality than I have seen at just about any price. Also, customer service and responsiveness are excellent.

Of course, how it holds up over time will be the real test, but right now it looks like a definite winner. No affiliation, yadda yadda yadda.

Take care, and stay vertical,

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Without a doubt the best available anywhere., 2003-08-17

by Howard Cozine from Rosamond, CA
14 of 17 people found this review helpful.

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The quality of your jacket is second to none and your customer service is outstanding. I looked at numerous jackets in stores and the quality is just not there. I also looked at other on line companies that sell motorcycle equipment and I was not sure how truthful their advertising was. My trust was not misplaced with your company. Your truth in advertising is refreshing. Without a doubt your jacket is the best quality motorcycle jacket available anywhere.

Thank you!

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Satisfaction Guaranteed!, 2007-08-27

by Cougar from St. Johns, Michigan
20 of 23 people found this review helpful.

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After my previous riding jacket (purchased from the manufacturer of my bike--oink)disintegrated, I obviously needed a new jacket. I ride hard, year round. In Michigan, this means rain, snow, sub-zero winters, and blistering summers.

I have to admit that while I knew of the quality of the Fox Creek leather products, I was somewhat leery of purchasing custom clothing over the Internet. I read through the Fox Creek website, and many of the testimonials, and decided to go for it. Unfortunately, I missed the little bit about ordering up one size in jackets! This was totally my fault.

I decided that the jacket was just too small, and called to get a RMA. My call was answered on the second ring (right there a sign of a good business...anyone who answers on the first ring is too desperate; if it rings more than twice, then customer service is not a priority!) by an ACTUAL PERSON who spoke AMERICAN ENGLISH! Rarely have I been so impressed when dealing with a company in another state. The gal who answered was extremely helpful, explained that a RMA was not necessary, went to the trouble to make sure that the correct size was in stock, and overnighted it to me. All at no additional charge! Even more impressive, there was none of this crap about "placing a hold on your credit card until the original jacket arrives here," or worse, "send us the jacket, and when it gets here, we will send out a new one." There are hundreds of companies out there (especially computer companies I won't name, although one of the worst rhymes with Hell) that could take some major customer service lessons from Fox Creek. The new jacket fits like a custom garment should...like it was built on me. I absolutely adore the supple yet thick and strong leather y'all use. The quality of your riding gear won you a customer, your service won you a lifelong supporter! I will definitely purchase all my leather from Fox Creek.

Thanks again for such a wonderful product and exemplary customer service!

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Best set of leathers I've ever had, 2002-10-22

by Sonny Roberts from Godfrey, IL
20 of 23 people found this review helpful.

Brothers and Sisters, when we find something good hopefully we will share the wealth with others. I've had leathers (jacket and chaps) tailor made in Korea where I selected the leather and inspected for quality prior to purchase. I thought that they were the best available for the price anywhere. Was I in for a surprise!

I'm here to tell you that I have found a place that has exceeded all my expectations for quality and customer service. Hang in here it gets better! They are actually "American Made"!! Are you sitting down? They are "guaranteed for life"!

I have no vested interest only want to share my good fortune with all Bikers far and wide! My jacket and chaps had to be custom ordered and I am extremely pleased with my jacket. The chaps are on backorder because Lisa went the extra mile to ensure a proper fit.

Thanks Fox Creek. You have exceeded my expectations!!

Sonny R.

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