A Harley jacket is not just something that looks cool when you are riding. It is one of the only forms of protection that a rider has when on the road. The leather exterior of a Harley jacket will protect you from almost every adverse condition. As seen in this Harley Davidson commercial for the FXRG mid-weight Harley jacket. Until you go down with a Harley jacket on will you really understand how much protection from road rash that they actually give a rider. I'll be the first to say that I do not put on my jacket on every riding occasion especially if it is hot but if I'm going for a prolonged ride you can believe that it will come out of the closet.