If you take care of the leather, keeping it clean with Saddle Soap as needed, and don't skid down the highway on them, they should last long enough to pass on to your heirs. My jacket is about 50 years old.
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Not all motorcyclist wears leathers, it depends on the motorcycling you do. For the most part racers wear leathers to protect their skin if they end up in a serious accident.
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Lewis Leathers specialize in motorcycle clothing such as vintage style jackets. To purchase Lewis Leathers one can visit their shop in London, W1T 2SA. Their website also includes an online store if visiting the physical shop is difficult.
Helmet and leathers are an optional extra on most policies. Check the small print.
Many larger motorcycle and ATV dealers have riding leathers in their showroom for sale. Some online stores that specialize in leather motorcycle jackets are Motorcycle Super Store, Leatherup and Bikebandit.
Mine lasted 80 months.
Cut them up and sew them shorter. Answer 2: If you need shorter stirrup leathers than you already have I would suggest going to buy a new pair of shorter leathers or having a saddler professionally shorten the long ones for you. If you have had the leathers for a while they may have stretched out and that is why they are so long, when this happens it is best to replace them with new leathers.
Lewis Leathers sells clothing that is designed and made to handle the wear and tear of motorcycle riding as well as a gear for scooter riders. They also sell accessories that riders can collect and use.
If you wear a water pouch like joggers do on their back and you have a straw going from it and up to your mouth which could be hidden underneath your leathers.
Hal Leathers was born in 1898.
Hal Leathers died in 1977.