I haven't checked in here for a while so apologies if I've missed the bleeding obvious. I'm trying to find an HD jacket on dhgate.com but it no longer seems to recognise the word "Harley" or "HD". Am I missing something or have they been politically corrected in that very special subtle Chinese way?
DH gate still has them try putting in 'cruiser' or mens leather jacket or leather mortorcycle jacket.
Cheers Bloodnut
They have Repsol, Kawasaki but I can't find any Harley jackets. They used to have a bigger selection than HD USA !!!
I just found some on this URL, note the different title line:
http://factory.dhgate.com/china/harley+davidson+leather+jacket/
I just tried hitting the "Buy Now" button and it links to DHGate.com and says "0 results for Harley Davidson"
hmmmmmm
Hey Kiteman, had similar problems so started checking around and reading reviews. Try http://www.aliexpress.com also. Ordered a Road Warrior 3 in 1 from guangzhou huihuang Trade Co. on Aliexpress on Monday, $400 cheaper then the dealers here. I'll post a few details when it arrives. This trader seems to have some good reveiws on the bike forums, and those who bought were happy with delivery time and quality, so good enough for me to give it a go. I'll post a few details when it arrives.
Kiteman,
Got back home for R&R, and received my Road Warrior Jacket.
Took about 14 days to arrive, a little longer then the 7-10 quoted.
Postal updates on the Aliexpress site were good, could track it all the way.
The jacket is every bit HD original from what I gather, and theres no probs with quality, I'm stoked with it.
As much as I want to support Aus, its hard to justify the extra $400.
Only prob, its pissin down rain here in Brissy,so looks like I wont get out this R&R.
After reading this post I checked out the Aliexpress website....now have a road warrior leather jacket on its way for $187USD delivered...unbelieveable value. Hope it turns out as advertised!
www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/532329014-Best-selling-Best-price-Top-quality-HD-Men-s-Reflective-Road-Warrior-3-in-1-Leather-wholesalers.html
+1 My Imported {chinese} HD Jacket, looks & fels every bit as good as the Genuine HD imported one I tried at the local stealership!
The cash I saved feels better in my pocket than his. If there was $100 difference I would buy local, but $500-600 is a joke.
Check Fox Creek leather in the USA.
I imagine sweet FA parts are made in USA, as most of the bit i have put into my bike are from buttfuck somewhere else. Sad to say (and please dont shoot me), according to the bike press, the most "American built" mainstream bike is the goldwing,
Just out of interest, what is the leather quality like on the imported jackets? is it supple heavy bike jacket stuff or thin stiff fashion grade leather. I wasn't thinking about getting a new jacket, but this thread has me reconsidering
Skippy
Hey hquick and Scouse thanks for the replies. Amazing how we are arse raped on HD everything here.
Ive just ordered a top looking jacket from kingjacket.com with all emblems and looking the same as the jackets in the bikeshops in Melb. Only heaps cheaper . Like the guys are all saying thats money in my pocket that will go towards my freedom pipes. I will let you know how long and how good the quality is.