Rocket Leather
Rocket Leather
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 Joe Rocket Leather 2 Piece Suit  US $89.00
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 Womens Black Leather Rocket Dog Shoes Size 95 US $9.99
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 NEW JOE ROCKET SONIC R LEATHER MOTORCYCLE BOOTS BLACK 12 US $116.96
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 WOMANS PINK LEATHER JOE ROCKET RIDING JACKET US $200.00
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A Ride Without Motorcycle Leathers
Have you ever wished you had a good set of motorcycle leathers? I will never forget the winter of 1987. My wife and I were living on the North shore of Chicago. She was working as an elementary school teacher and I was finishing grad school. Money was tight, so a second car was out of the question. The hassle of sharing a vehicle has always been more than I can stand to endure, so I began looking for some other form of cheap transportation. In those days I had yet to own a motorcycle, but I had always wanted one. While driving by the local shopping mall near our neighborhood, I noticed a motorcycle sitting beside the road with a for sale sign hanging off the front forks. It looked pretty small, but as the chrome glinted in the sun I found myself strangely drawn to pull over and check it out.
The bike was a 1972 Honda CB350, and for being 16 years old at the time, it was in great condition. It looked like it had been barely ridden and then tucked away in a garage somewhere. This was about 23 years ago now, so I honestly can not remember what color it was originally. I painted it metallic flake blue within the first year of owning it. To me, this bike was priceless, but I paid only $300 for it later that afternoon.
Now that my transportation problem was solved, I began regularly making the 20 mile commute to school. Which if you have ever been in Chicago traffic, you understand that a trip of that distance could take an hour or more. It must have bought the motorcycle in the summer because I remember how much I loved tooling around on it for the first few months. But then the temperature began to drop and the snow began to fly. I quickly learned that there is a good reason for Chicago being known as the windy city. Riding a motorcycle alongside Lake Michigan in the winter is like running naked through a meet packing plant with 100 high speed fans blowing on you. I mean it was cut you to the bone frigid!
Although I did have a full face helmet, I never seemed to have clothing that could keep the icy wind from penetrating down to my soul. I even remember forgetting my gloves one night and having to put my socks on my hands just to survive the ride home. My ankles still hurt when I think about it. Even though we now live in the south eastern United States, and you can ride nearly all year round, just thinking about those frosty mid-western motorcycle rides can send a nasty chill up my spine.
Since that time I've clocked countless miles on everything from Hondas to Harleys, and if there is one thing I have learned, it is that there is no substitute for a set of high quality motorcycle leathers. Whether you ride a crotch rocket or a big old hog, nothing beats a lined leather jacket and a broken in pair of chaps on a long cold ride. When God made cows, he really knew how to insulate them from the cold. If you are currently in the market for some new leathers, take a minute and check out the link listed below.
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Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Perforated Leather Jacket $323.99 Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Perforated Leather Jacket. |
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Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Black Leather Jacket $323.99 Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Black Leather Jacket. |
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Rocket $10 Rocket |
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Joe Rocket Mens Suzuki Busa 2.0 Leather Jacket $314.99 Joe Rocket Suzuki Busa 2.0 Leather Jacket. |
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Joe Rocket Mens Radar Black Leather Race Jacket $269.99 . Joe Rocket Men's Radar Black Leather Race Jacket |
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Joe Rocket Mens Blaster 2.0 Perforated Leather Pant $233.99 . Joe Rocket Men's Blaster 2.0 Perforated Leather Pant |
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Joe Rocket Mens Blaster 2.0 Black Leather Pants $233.99 . Joe Rocket Men's Blaster 2.0 Black Leather Pants |
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The Rocket $49.99 The "Rocket" - Giclee Print |
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Rocket Soft Sole Leather Baby Shoes $24.93 These adorable soft sole leather baby shoes by Augusta Products are made with top grade leather with non-slip soles. Ensure the comfort for your little explorer and boast the original designed rocket pattern.Color: BlueDesign: RocketMaterials: Made from top grade quality leatherNon-slip leather soleCotton liningRounded toeSlip-on styling0-6 month, sole length 5-inches6-12 month, sole length 5.5-inches12-18 month, sole length 6-inches18-24 month, sole length 6.3-inches |
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Kickers Women's Rocket Boot $132.69 Add a touch of style to your everyday wardrobe with this rustic boot from Kickers. The retro-chic Rocket Boot features a leather upper with stud accents and twin buckled strap details at the back. A rear and side zip makes on-and-off a breeze, and the manmade sole delivers grip for a shoe that will conquer the town in style. |
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Rocket Dog Ondrea $32.48 Trends come and go, but the classic pump never goes out of style. Perfect for work or play, the Ondrea from Rocket Dog features a leather upper with a twisted pleat detail on the vamp, side zip and a stiletto heel for a fashionable shoe that will live long in your wardrobe. |
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Joe Rocket Womens Fuchsia Aura Leather Motorcycle Jacket $332.99 This sexy leather sport jacket will surround you with comfort and confidence. With streamlined graphics the new Aura jacket by Joe Rocket has been designed to fit you properly while adding a sharper edge to your riding style.. |
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AND 1 Rocket 2.0 Mid $40 The Rocket basketball sneaker from AND 1 is ready for playful antics on and off the hardwood. Kiddos can get their kicks in this too-cool-for-school lace-up with its slick leather design, supportive, just-like-the-pros mid-cut height, and punchy perforations. The inlaid lacing design supplies a secure fit, and they'll be sure to get lots of good bounce from the rubber outsole. |
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Joe Rocket Mens Super Ego Black Leather Jacket $359.99 The Men's Super Ego Black Leather Jacket from Joe Rocket 'THE' quintessential riding jacket. Patented META SPORT SYSTEM allows this jacket to morph from a solid leather fortress into a breezy mesh paneled marvel in seconds. If you can only own one riding jacket look no further.. |
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Joe Rocket Mens Sonic 2.0 Black Perforated Leather Jacket $314.99 Men's Sonic 2.0 Black Perforated Leather Jacket by Joe Rocket. The jacket for those who want it all in one package. Durable and comfortable with lots of safety features in a design that will keep you looking for all the sweet details built into this jacket.. NOTE: Perforated Sonic Jacket does NOT have removable panels. |
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Joe Rocket Mens Sonic 2.0 Black Leather Jacket $314.99 Men's Sonic 2.0 Black Leather Jacket by Joe Rocket. The jacket for those who want it all in one package. Durable and comfortable with lots of safety features in a design that will keep you looking for all the sweet details built into this jacket.. |
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Joe Rocket White and Purple Ladies Heartbreaker Motorcycle Gloves $33.29 Joe Rocket free-air poly/mesh shell street motorcycle glove and leather palm.. |
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Joe Rocket Ladies Heartbreaker Black Leather Glove $33.29 Drum dyed leather top ;Injection molded vented knuckle;Leather palm;High density padding on fingers;. |
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Rocket Mania $19.99 Rocket Mania |
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The Rocket Summer $85 The Rocket Summer |
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Rocket Man $49.99 Rocket Man |
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Rocket Surgeon $10 Rocket Surgeon |
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Red Rocket $10 Red Rocket |
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Rocket Pauli $10 Rocket Pauli |