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 had one in my checkout cart last night, when I went back to look at it, a message came back saying 'product no longer exists'

I wonder if Harley put a stop to the little red wagon that is DH Gate?

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.

Not sure about the particular factorie but Guangzhou has a massive leather goods indusrty.
Thing to remember with chinese production is that it is all made to price/ spec. They dont produce product then try to find a market.
Stuff for their domestic market is almost always good because the people are so tight they insist on good quality. Stuff we get is usually made to price so quality is not always so good.
It's not always a case of cheap chinese crap.

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.

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.

Hey guys...try kingjacket.com
Great prices and service. I bought 4 jackets...and some gloves. The guy (Toby) threw extras in for free...including armour sets.
Shipping was about 6 days here to Melbourne.

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.

yep same one as hanging on the rack in the HD shop, china.
got a box here for SE Big Sucker it says Assembled in the USA from parts made in India and China. Got some exhaust gaskets in a packet Made in Mexio. Wonder just how much they actually make?

 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 

Oz.....the jackets are heavy bike jackets. People can say what they like....but these are the SAME jackets being sold for 3-4 times more by the stealerships.

 Hey hquick and Scouse thanks for the replies. Amazing how we are arse raped on HD everything here.

Skippy

 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.

Just as a reference.....I bought 3 jackets (one for me and one each for my kids) and had them shipped here.....for about $100 (or less) than I could buy ONE jacket here.
Customer service was excellent!

Try peter stevens online prices