Billy Bartels E ver since Brando blasted on the screen as the Wild One, black leather has been associated with motorcycling and its rebellious nature. Motorcyclists, in turn, have adopted the black leather jacket as an essential part of their uniform.
All manufacturers offer some sort of riding apparel to go along with their bikes.
With all of this embedded tradition, it seems only natural that Harley-Davidson, by far having the most tradition and mystique of any manufacturer, would offer this essential uniform piece for its devotees and other riders. Classic black styling remains versatile. Whether or not you are a fan of the Motor Company's products, or even if you are not a cruiser fan at all, you still owe yourself a look at some of the offerings produced by the MotorClothes arm of Harley. No, not all items are emblazoned with giant Screaming Eagles or Bar and Shield logos. Many of the items produced are designed to appeal to the more subtle fans of the black and orange, and feature very sublimated H-D logos, or most commonly, an embossed logo in black leather.