2007-01-13 07:58:13 · 12 answers · asked by Billy FZ1 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Most Buffalo Motorcycle jackets are actually water buffalo (which is NOT american Bison).. and they are generally thicker and heaver than cowhide in my experience.. better if you go down IMO
2007-01-13 09:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are buying for riding, ignore the leather and look at the protection on impact. The leather is going to be there till you stop unless it's pleather or faux leather. The big issue is the padding and the back protection. Buffalo leather while thinker and more restitant doesn't move as well as cow leather to start. Being more restrictive may cause you to be delayed in your actions till you work the jacket in. Buy based on fit and protection inside, the leather is going to help in a fall but it won't save you completely.
2007-01-13 13:20:56 · answer #2 · answered by KikarioJin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
'Fraid I don't know much about buffalo, I've heard it's more supple.
There are differences in leather. Cowhide, as you know is rather strong and tough. Deerskin and goatskin are thin, soft and supple. Great for summer gloves. Pigskin, a fine grained leather, is tough and abrasion resistant. Also, it will dry without stiffening or shrinking.
2007-01-13 13:45:24 · answer #3 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,Universalleather buffalo splits leather are the finest in the industry. These splits are also known as the buffalo robes and these are the heritage of USA. The hides are very soft. We have winter hides and summer hides. Winter hides have nicer and longer hair than summer hides. We can provide finest quality of Buffalo hides or robes. Order your buffalo robes in affordable price from Universal leather.For more visit:-
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2015-11-11 19:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by Vincent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leather is not all the same. Deerskin is best for motorcycle jackets. It is lighter, more supple, and more abrasion resistant.
2007-01-13 09:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm native American and still haven't felt real buffalo leather
2007-01-13 08:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have a whole bunch of cattle and they all seem to stay warm with their leather intact.
2007-01-13 12:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by bill b 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
leather is leather bro. doesnt matter where it came from as long as its leather. pricewise...different story.
2007-01-13 08:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with vf29
2007-01-13 08:06:21 · answer #9 · answered by maxinebootie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only for the cow.
2007-01-14 02:48:49 · answer #10 · answered by derivedfool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋