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| no, because.. (comment would be great) |
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| it's fine, but rain should be avoided |
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Hello guys!
So I don't own a motorcycle but I come with a question I thought would be best answered by people who do. I love the look of a leather jacket and although I haven't got one in my wardrobe just yet, I plan on making the investment soon. I fell in love with this one below, which retails around $650 or €600 incl. shipping.
Important details:
-the sleeves are pre-curved
-hand finished washed and waxed cowhide (Main body leather thickness .9mm-1.1mm)
-Perforated leather interior trim, perforated sleeve venting
-my main means of transportation are public transport and a bicycle, which I use regardless of scorching hot temps or freezing far below 0.
My main questions:
-how comfy will this jacket be, considering it is quite thick and made of cowhide?
-will the pre-curved sleeves bother me in day-to-day use? i.e. while just walking around.
-how warm will the jacket keep me in winters, and how hot will it get in summers (because of the perforation)? Keep in mind I don't sit stationary on a motorcycle but I use a bicycle sometimes, so body heat is a factor
-I know most leather gear doesn't come waterproof but there are certain products to make them that. If I treat it with a product like that, is it safe to take it out on 15 minute-ish cycle trips through medium rain or is all rain best avoided?
-what are the main benefits and the main drawbacks to perforated leather? Think temperature, water-proof drawbacks, etc.
Considering €600 is a huge amount of money for me, I am looking for this investment to last me at least a decade. Do you reckon it will, assuming it is treated and maintained well?
I plan on buying this if you guys recommend it:
https://www.rolandsands.com/assets/images/products/0800-06L0-1002-RONIN-JACKET-2.jpg.ashx?format=jpg
https://www.rolandsands.com/assets/images/products/0800-06L0-1002-RONIN-JACKET-1.jpg.ashx?format=jpg
Thank you so much if you would take the time and effort to answer my questions. |
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You'll boil wearing a leather jacket whilst cycling.  |
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Alright, thx for the elaboration guys. I'll be on the look-out for a more casual jacket that's designed solely for looks and warmth, opposed to protection, as Mark_F rightfully pointed out. I appreciate the help.
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I just noticed I have bad karma now. ROFL
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