Back in 1991 when I went to buy leathers I looked at two sources. Langlitz in Portland, OR. and Bates in Long Beach, CA. Both are excellent. While in Portland I toured the factory and got measured and looked at the merchandise. When I got back to LA I did the same with Bates. The ONLY reason I went with Bates over Langlitz is that they are close to where I live and I could go in and get measured and fitted while it was being made. I got to hand pick my hides and hardware. I had them measure me sitting on my bike with my hands on the bars. I know that sounds OCD, but it makes a difference. The jacket is NOT designed to look cool standing around the parking lot or in a bar. It is designed to fit and function from the saddle of the bike and that it does. In fact this skinny Hawaiian boy had the Bates jacket made with insulation in the arms too. I also had a pair of chaps made up. I have been through five motorcycles since then.
In 2005 I saw the Fox Creek Overpants and bought those. The quality and fit is good, but not as nice as Bates or Langlitz. In 2007 I decided it was time for summer weight jacket. I almost bought the Fox Creek performated jacket. In fact I went to Bates and showed them a printout of the jacket and asked them to make me one. After a short discussion on the benefits and non benefits of perforated leather I went with a Bates Super Vent in chocolate brown instead. I could not be happier. While I was at Bates I had them modify the Fox Creek Overpants more to my liking.
Custom tailor made leather clothing is EXPENSIVE no doubt. But it will last a lifetime, and NOTHING beats the feel and fit of tailor made.
Langlitz and Bates. Both are #1 in my book!