Vest Biker Vest
Vest Biker Vest
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Motorcycle Vests
During World War II, the lifestyle that fighter pilots became accustomed to was both daring and exhilarating. They were beset by dangerous situations on a regular basis because they spent a good share of their time at traveling at high speeds and defying the laws of gravity. They weren’t necessarily engaged in thrill seeking, it was just the nature of the work they did as fighter pilots. In addition, their whole way of life was bolstered by the tight sense of camaraderie and teamwork among the pilots.
When the war ended and they were no longer flying regularly, it left a huge void in their lives. They missed the adrenaline that came from flying. Many of them took an interest in riding motorcycles as a way to fill that void. Sporting their bomber jackets they joined with fellow bikers and went riding together. Soon they began to form riding clubs. Flight suits and bomber jackets transitioned into leather biking attire that enabled the riders to identify with fellow riders and club members.
Most of the biking attire consisted of black leather jackets that sported their riding club’s patches and logos. The jackets served the dual purpose of being a symbol of status and belonging as well as protection in event of a crash. However, when it was too hot to wear the jackets all the time, many riders started wearing leather vests. This way they could enjoy the comfort of riding without a heavy jacket, but still have a place to display their patches. Motorcycle vests function primarily as a uniform for the activity of biking and associating with other motorcycle enthusiasts.
Bikers commonly wear leather attire as a safety measure in case they crash, but also to enhance the biking experience. People wear certain types of apparel that are appropriate for particular events. In the same fashion, leather vests have become and integral part of the biking world.
The early designs of leather vests were trendy but not very comfortable to wear. Fortunately, motorcycle attire design has come a long way and will continue to improve and will always be part of the mainstream fashion trends. While black remains the color of choice, it is no longer the only option. There are more colors and style options that meet the needs and design tastes of both men and women of all ages.
When shopping for your motorcycle vests, give yourself the benefit of choosing a quality product. Your motorcycle accessories can last a lifetime if you invest in top-of-the-line brands and regularly clean and maintain your brown motorcycle clothing. You can find the level of quality that you need by doing some research in consumer product publications and searching online retailers of motorcycle apparel.
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Womens B371 Biker Leather Vest $34.95 . Womens B371 Biker Leather Vest Fashion comfort and affordable price is what this women's vest has to offer. The vest is made of soft genuine leather. And with its elastic side panels it ensures a perfect fit accentuating the body curves. |
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Xelement Womens B-21519 Biker Leather Vest $49 . Xelement B-21519 Womens Biker Leather Vest This Xelement women's biker vest is made of premium leather and features YKK zippers 3 zippered pockets laced sides and full lining. |
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Xelement Womens XS-125077 Leather Biker Vest with Rose Inlay and Braid $49.95 . Xelement XS-125077 Womens Leather Biker Vest with Rose Inlay and Braid |
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Ladies Black Lady Biker Embroidered Leather Vest $35.95 Perfect for the women rider. Constructed of top quality soft touch leather. Featuring two front pockets four snap button closure with quality vibrant embroidered Lady Biker. Exclusive price only found at MotorcycleCenter.com the webs #1 Online Leather Store. See what millions have discovered and millions saved buying from MotorcycleCenter.com. Vest Features. |
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Xelement Mens XS-1467 Stripped Black Leather Biker Vest $89.95 . b.Xelement XS-1467 Stripped Regulator Black Leather Biker Vest. Riding convenience safety and cool design are the main attributes of this biker leather vest by Xelement. The XS-1467 features advanced ergonomic triple velcro strap design with stretch panels on each side for a comfortable fit zip-out hard back armor perforated leather panels in front two front hand pockets and one additional interior pocket. |
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Speed and Strength Womens Moto Lisa Leather Vest $179.96 . Speed and Strength Women's Moto Lisa Leather Vest |
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Joe Rocket Mens Advanced Textile Street Vest $80.99 . Joe Rocket Men's Advanced Textile Street Vest |
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Xelement Mens B-96305 Brown Distressed-Leather Biker Vest with Flying-Skull Graphics $44.95 . Xelement B-96305 Brown Distressed-Leather Biker Vest with Flying-Skull Graphics Skulls graphics are the oldest symbols worn by bikers. On the back of this vest is an enlarged flying skull. The vest is made of premium distressed cowhide leather - distressed leather gives a unique look and feel to each garment. Other features include 2 front hand pockets 2 interior pockets non-removable brown full polyester lining (attached to the jacket) and side laces for adjustable fit. |
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Xelement Mens B-96403 Black Distressed-Leather Biker Vest with Flying-Skull Graphics $49.95 . Xelement B-96403 Black Distressed-Leather Biker Vest with Flying-Skull Graphics Skulls graphics are the oldest symbols worn by bikers. On the back of this vest is an enlarged flying skull. The vest is made of premium distressed cowhide leather - distressed leather gives a unique look and feel to each garment. Other features include 2 front hand pockets 2 interior pockets non-removable full polyester lining (attached to the jacket) and side laces for adjustable fit. |
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Mens Black Leather Vest $29.95 Amazing top quality leather classic vest comes with front snap button closure two front pockets and one interior left chest pocket. This vest is made of soft touch leather a great value and quality all in one. Buy direct from our factory and save!. |
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Classic Ladies Leather Vest $32.95 New Arrival to our online leather vest collection. This ladies classic vest is made of soft touch high grade leather featuring a multi button snap closure and two side pockets. Designer looks and fit only found here at the webs most popular online leather store. Buy one today and save. 30 Day Exchange & Low Price Guarantee.. |
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Speed and Strength Mens Hard Knock Life Leather Vest $179.96 . Speed and Strength Men's Hard Knock Life Leather Vest |
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Xelement Womens 10 Pocket Ladies Cowhide Leather Motorcycle Vest $42.95 This ladies classic vest is made of durable cowhide leather with a 10 pocket design. This vest is meant for the serious lady biker with plenty of gear to carry around there's plenty of room to keep your cell phone wallet and keys safely with you. Also features adjustable side laces for a secure fit and it comes fully lined. This exclusive vest is only found here at MotorcycleCenter.com the web's most popular leather store. |
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Vulcan NF-8302 Charcoal Leather Vest $43.95 . Vulcan NF-8302 Charcoal Leather Vest Vulcan is the next generation in riding comfort protection and quality. This motorcycle jacket is made of lightweight distressed charcoal cowhide leather with shades of brown and charcoal. Jacket features a polyester lining and a button snap closure. |
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Scorpion Womens Fusion Thermoshell Black Vest $79 . Scorpion Women's XDR Fusion Thermoshell Vest Why cover those lovely arms? The Fusion vest is just the thing for rides that start out cool turn hot then cool off again. And it rolls up small to stuff in a saddlebag. |
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Xelement Mens Retro 10 Pocket Brown Buffalo Leather Vest $49.95 New from Xelement the Mens Retro Brown 10 Pocket Buffalo Leather Vest. This Vest is perfect for the classic biker look! Featuring great top grade Buffalo leather 4 Snap Button front closure 4 front pockets 6 interior pockets and lace tie-ups on sides for a secure fit. Made from 100% Buffalo Leather. Save big and Shop with Confidence!. |
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Mens P.O.W. Patriotic Leather Vest $39.5 Just arrived to our exclusive online Patriotic Collection A men's U.S. P.O.W Leather Vest made of High Grade soft touch leather. Featuring a front four button snap closure and two side pockets Embroidered on the back is a Silhouette of a POW soldier with the wording 'You Are Not Forgotten'. A perfect item to have and to show your patriotism with. Only MotorcycleCenter.com can bring you High Quality Leather Goods and an affordable reasonable price. Buy one today and enjoy the savings. 30 Day Exchange and Low Price Guarantee.. |
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Ogio High Visibility Reflective Vest $69.95 . Ogio High Visibility Reflective Vest Our motorsports products are designed by riders for riders. OGIO has set the standard in high performance products that meet the demands of today's top athletes. Materials: Nylon mesh / reflective material Specs: Dimensions: 4in. H x 19in. W x 26in. D Weight: 0.6 Lbs. |
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Ogio Stealth MX Flight Vest $139.95 . Ogio Stealth 'MX Flight Vest' Our motorsports products are designed by riders for riders. OGIO has set the standard in high performance products that meet the demands of today's top athletes. Materials: 420D dobby nylon / 600D poly Specs: Dimensions: 4in. H x 21in. W x 24in. D Weight: 3.44 Lbs. |
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Xelement Mens Naked Cowhide Leather Motorcycle Vest $59.95 Naked Cowhide Leather Motorcycle Vest. Exclusive design only found here soft naked thick cowhide leather. Concealed side pockets polyester lining and two interior pockets.. |
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Mens Patriotic Vietnam Leather Vest $39.95 A men's Military Army Vest made of High Grade soft touch leather. Featuring a front four button snap closure two side slash pockets and a adjustable strap on the lower back. The Embroidery on the back is dedicated to the men and women who fought in the Vietnam war. 'Vietnam Veteran' with the country . A perfect item to have and to show your patriotism with. Only MotorcycleCenter.com can bring you High Quality Leather Goods and an affordable reasonable price. Buy one today and enjoy the savings. 30 Day Exchange and Low Price Guarantee.. |
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Xelement Mens SV-10 High-Visibility Safety Vest $13.95 . Xelement SV-10 High-Visibility Safety Vest This highly-reflective safety vest will protect you from oncoming traffic helping you get noticed by day and night. The electric fluorescent yellow is easily discernible from any background during daytime. The bright-orange reflective stripes make you much more visible in the dark when you are near a light source. |
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Xelement Mens SV-11 High-Visibility Safety Vest $13.95 . Xelement SV-11 High-Visibility Safety Vest This highly-reflective safety vest will protect you from oncoming traffic helping you get noticed by day and night. The electric fluorescent yellow is easily discernible from any background during daytime. The bright-orange reflective stripes make you much more visible in the dark when you are near a light source. |


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