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 (http://www.foxcreekleather.com).  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,
Vic
Cruisin' the Mid-Atlantic states
Black '01 Super Glide FXD ("Captain Midnight")
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