Joe Rocket leather jacket

Iamjustifyd · 11-26-2008

Ok, I got a Joe Rocket jacket from online. I actually went to stores around here first so I could try to give them some business. They only had motorcycle brand jackets..kawi, honda, etc. Anyway, the jacket is stiff as heck, not too comfortable. I've never had a riding leather jacket before...will it loosen up a bit or is that just how they are?
Thanks

Aelwulf · 11-26-2008

Don't have one myself but I have tried a couple on in stores and the mass-produced ones seem to run a bit stiff at first. Hopefully it'll ease up a bit as it breaks in.

Sabre2007/900 · 11-27-2008

Its your choice of course, but I've used Mink oil on my leathers for years. Good quality leathers are usually a little stiff. If they are road leathers the mink oil not only hastens the softening process, but will help keep them from being damaged if you get caught in the rain. I started doing this with boots years ago and just tried it on a stiff jacket. It worked out nicely. Your choice.

Iamjustifyd · 11-27-2008

So where do I find mink oil? Leather stores?

Colt9699 · 11-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Iamjustifyd

So where do I find mink oil? Leather stores?

Wal mart

Iamjustifyd · 11-28-2008

HHmmmm....I think Walmart will have to wait. Drugstore might have?

KevyzToy · 11-28-2008

I've used leather conditioner to soften up jackets.

Rocket_88 · 12-05-2008

The best thing for softening biker leathers is constant wear. My wife has even been wearing her new bike jacket round the house for the last couple of weeks to break it in.

Joe Rocket leathers are great. I have JR leather trousers and a JR UFO mesh jacket. They are both tough as old boots, but comfortable now that they are worn in.

Iamjustifyd · 12-05-2008

Good to know..I've been wearing it a bit around the house

11-26-2008	#1 (permalink)
Iamjustifyd Iamjustifyd BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 395	Joe Rocket leather jacket Ok, I got a Joe Rocket jacket from online. I actually went to stores around here first so I could try to give them some business. They only had motorcycle brand jackets..kawi, honda, etc. Anyway, the jacket is stiff as heck, not too comfortable. I've never had a riding leather jacket before...will it loosen up a bit or is that just how they are? Thanks __________________ Sherry '04 Ninja 500 '07 Ninja 250 Sold Whatever it is I didn't do it!! Ok, well, maybe I did.

11-26-2008	#2 (permalink)
Aelwulf Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 405	Don't have one myself but I have tried a couple on in stores and the mass-produced ones seem to run a bit stiff at first. Hopefully it'll ease up a bit as it breaks in. __________________ 2007 Mean Streak SE

11-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
Sabre2007/900 Biking Old Timer BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hillsboro, Missouri Posts: 351	Its your choice of course, but I've used Mink oil on my leathers for years. Good quality leathers are usually a little stiff. If they are road leathers the mink oil not only hastens the softening process, but will help keep them from being damaged if you get caught in the rain. I started doing this with boots years ago and just tried it on a stiff jacket. It worked out nicely. Your choice. __________________ Peter The Highwayman

11-27-2008	#4 (permalink)
Iamjustifyd Iamjustifyd BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 395	So where do I find mink oil? Leather stores? __________________ Sherry '04 Ninja 500 '07 Ninja 250 Sold Whatever it is I didn't do it!! Ok, well, maybe I did.

11-28-2008	#6 (permalink)
Iamjustifyd Iamjustifyd BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 395	HHmmmm....I think Walmart will have to wait. Drugstore might have? __________________ Sherry '04 Ninja 500 '07 Ninja 250 Sold Whatever it is I didn't do it!! Ok, well, maybe I did.

11-28-2008	#7 (permalink)
KevyzToy Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 345	I've used leather conditioner to soften up jackets. __________________ Kevyz Toyz '01 ZRX 1200R '05 ZRX 1200R My name is Kevin and I'm a bikaholic.

12-05-2008	#8 (permalink)
Rocket_88 petrolhead BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Just visiting this planet Posts: 1,979	The best thing for softening biker leathers is constant wear. My wife has even been wearing her new bike jacket round the house for the last couple of weeks to break it in. Joe Rocket leathers are great. I have JR leather trousers and a JR UFO mesh jacket. They are both tough as old boots, but comfortable now that they are worn in. __________________ "Yes it's great, just won't wait, everybody likes my Rocket '88"

12-05-2008	#9 (permalink)
Iamjustifyd Iamjustifyd BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 395	Good to know..I've been wearing it a bit around the house __________________ Sherry '04 Ninja 500 '07 Ninja 250 Sold Whatever it is I didn't do it!! Ok, well, maybe I did.

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