10-20-2013, 01:41 AM
(10-19-2013, 09:52 PM)cb400four_imp Wrote:(10-19-2013, 04:04 PM)Guth_imp Wrote: Langlitz made my leathers for me. They are more or less the epitome of classic motorcycle leathers. They would certainly look the part, except for the fact that I now wrap myself with a hi-viz vest. Sadly, black leather doesn't do much for being seen, so hi-viz it is.
Me & hondahoarder earlier this year:
Guth, do you think any of the custom leather manufacturers (Langlitz, Vanson, etc) could create a color scheme with hi-viz and scotchbrite reflector accents the way very many armored textile jackets are made? I've seen yellow leather jackets and the like but the color is flat and not at all matching the hi-viz color on vests / textile motorcycle jackets / etc.
I ride with a hi-viz / scotchbrite textile armored jacket but I'd like to switch to leathers. Thanks!
Interesting idea. The first place I would check with is Johnson Leathers out of San Francisco. Their quality is on par with the best (sadly their website is not), but at much better prices. They make leathers for the CHP and various police departments, but their custom work is what is truly amazing. That said, when I went in to be fitted, Langlitz had a large selection of leather in various colors available and might very well be able to do something along the lines of what you're thinking of. I'm guessing that Vanson could as well.