In the early 90’s I rode an old Moto Guzzi in Portland Oregon year round. In the snow, summer, it was my transportation. I needed a solid leather and might as well get the best, so I put a deposit down to get a langlitz. The wait was well over a year long and I needed the time save for it anyway. In April of 1996 my coat was completed and I scraped every penny I had together to pay for it. I have had a couple other coats and many motorcycles since. But the Langlitz is still with me and fits like the day I picked it up, thankfully, except it is well broken in now. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Over the years it needed a zipper and leather conditioner from time to time. But so have I.
I got some riding pants about 10 years later, but I don’t ride all year anymore so they have not seen as much action as the coat.
The staff is always friendly and helpful when I visit, although I won’t need another motorcycle jacket in my lifetime. I feel fortunate to have been able to purchase a langlitz and wear it long enough to break it in. They also introduced me to Wesco Boots, also an old PNW staple and I doubt I will ever wear them about as well. When you buy the best, you only need to buy them once.
25 years old and it it is going strong.