The Magical Biker Leather Jacket

Bikerleather123.com is part of our love for all things biker. Our years of riding has taught us the appreciation of high quality leather apparel. Leathers are not only 'Cool', but are very functional. We are dedicated to serving our customers in the friendliest, fastest, and most satisfying way we can. We offer nothing but the best in service. We are versatile and will go to any lengths to make your shopping experience pleasant. Experience and interest in riding has shown us the real need for Quality leather products, Quality customer service, and Affordable prices. The goal of our company is to offer quality leather jackets, leather chaps, leather vests, leather gloves, leather saddle bags, and other leather motorcycle accessories at reasonable prices.

Wow. When it comes to choosing a particular kind of leather for a garment, the options can seem mind boggling. It seems that anything we can wrestle to the ground (or bring to the shore), we'll make leather out of. Lamb, Kangaroo, Stingray,are just a few, but the best for biker gear is cowhide.

Cowhide has a strength and durability that is unparalleled. 'Top' grain leather, leather that has been sanded and lacquered to remove any imperfections, can be 1.3mm thick and provide protection. But, the best protection against the elements and road rash is 'Naked' cowhide. Naked cowhide is treated by just removing the hair and applying dyes. This process allows the final product to be at least 2mm thick.

So, if you are truly seeking a good biker jacket, make sure it's cowhide, and remember that most styles are available in 'Naked' leather.

• Cleaning




• To clean a leather item, such as a biker vest, first choose a cleaner that will help preserve the natural lubricating oils instead of stripping them. For example, saddle soap is a commonly used product for equestrian tack. It is meant to be used as a cleaner and a protector from moisture, but it strips the leather of the oils in the process of attempting to do two jobs at once. The cleaner of your choice should not leave any greasy residue behind. Residue makes leather susceptible to bacteria and can break down the stitching of your item. Before applying anything to your leather item, be certain to test it out for effect and possible color distortion on an area that isn't visible to the eye. Once you've ascertained whether the leather care product is acceptable to use, apply it to your item. With a slightly dampened cloth, remove the cleaning product. For areas with stitches, there are brushes available on the market. Another cleaning product to consider having in your leather care collection is a nubuck cleaning cloth. They have an astonishing ability to clean and restore leather to its original look.




• Conditioning




• Leather conditioners are meant for occasional use. They contain fats and/or oils that help lubricate leather and replenish the suppleness. Look for a product that will penetrate the strong fibers in leather, but beware of any that include petroleum or mineral oils. While petroleum by-products won't damage your leather immediately, they do over a period of time. Again, just as with cleaning, keep on the look out for thick, greasy conditioning treatments for the best care of your leather.




• Polishing




• Polishing is done for special occasions when you want a more glossy finish on your leather. There are a couple things to be wary of when purchasing a polishing agent. Some products contain coloring factors that will brush off on things you come in contact with. Some products also have a tendency to clog the pores in leather or dry out the leather. Just as with cleaning, be sure to test out the product on a small area and when ready, buff to a shine.




• Protection




• Moisture barriers are extremely crucial in preventing rain or other liquid hazards from damaging leather. Stiffness and spouting will happen if leather isn't protected beforehand. There is a drawback in protecting leather with a moisture barrier product. They tend to fill in the pores with a greasiness that makes cleaning, conditioning, and polishing difficult, but it's a necessary process to ensure leather isn't destroyed. Periodically apply a moisture barrier and allow it time to penetrate and dry before using your leather item.

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When shopping for biker leathers online, often we see the very same photo of what looks like the very same (I mean EXACTLY the same,right down to the model and pose) jacket,chaps, vests, etc., but the prices are vastly different. Naturally, we think that maybe one retailer is trying to gouge the so-called 'unsuspecting' shopper and we opt for the lower priced goods. Well, sometimes this is the case,but the real reason is even more devious. The lower priced apparel is most likely made from lesser quality material and the seller gives no indication in their description. By inferior, I mean less than Naked or Top Grain cowhide. The material that is cheaper can be as poor as split leather. One hint at what you may be looking at can be contained in the SKU. Sometimes you'll see a suffix of a number between 01 and 09, 01 being the highest quality. But, your best bet is to contact the retailer and ask. Some of us are actually human and will be more than glad to talk with you.

Size does matter! You better believe it does. So, you've found that jacket you just gotta have. You know the one; your statement for the bike. Before you assume that you know that a medium is what you want, refer to a Size Chart. Most, if not all, e-stores have one on their sites. The size charts are usually dead on and will save you and the retailer time, money and a myriad of other hassles. If you don't use the size chart, you may end up turning 5 days into 15 days or more. Besides, we at Bikerleather123.com would NEVER tell anyone you ordered a large.

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