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Here is a little about us:
We aren't the biggest custom motorcycle
leather maker by a long
shot, but our experience, service and quality has been sought by some of
the giants in motorcycle and snowmobiling sport. As race people ourselves,
with over fifty years of combined riding and racing experience, we know
and understand the importance of quality leathers. This is a commitment we
take seriously and we strive to provide the best product at the lowest
price possible.
Our leathers are constructed of the best top-grain cowhide available.
It is 1.1-1.3mm thickness but still retains the suppleness and flexibility
needed for comfort while riding. We use only heavy-duty YKK brass zippers
to help insure consistent, smooth action and security. Pad leather of
3mm+/- thickness is glued in behind our heavy-duty nylon double-stitched
seams in critical impact areas to further protect the rider and prevent
seam failure. Since all of our garments are custom-made to customer
measurements, a wide variety of impact or abrasion padding and/or
ventilation options, as well as designs and artwork are available to suit
all levels of budget and preference. Oh, and by the way, since the same
two people who answer the phone also make your suit, you never get the run
around and can be directly in touch with us as your suit is built.
As a representative of your racing sponsors, a good appearance is part
of your job, and if you don't have sponsors, you've got to
look good to attract them. We can help with great artwork and logos. Our
leather artwork is unsurpassed and is a specialty that we take great care
and pride in.
When we first began, we devoted ourselves to roadracing and
snowmobiling, and produced suits for some of the nation's top Superbike
riders and teams. Some of them include Daytona 200 winner David Sadowski,
multi-time multi-class AMA champion Randy Renfrow, Superbike stars Mike
Smith, Tom Kipp and Mike Hale, Commonwealth Racing and others. More
recently our focus has shifted to drag racing, and we have been pleased to
provide suits for such notables as Pro Fuel champion Tony Mattioli,
American fuel legend Bill Furr, and NHRA Pro-Stock riders Ron and Brian
Ayers. These riders have the experience and knowledge to recognize and
appreciate superior quality and we are proud they chose Advanced Design.
Not a racer? That's OK as we also produce some of the most excellent
street and touring leathers around. Custom leathers means you can get
exactly what you want just the way you want it. We can make a touring suit
or jacket to fit your particular needs in almost any design or color you
want. Good leathers are as important on the street as they are at the
track.
We service what we sell, and offer a complete line of cleaning,
conditioning, and protective products and services. We can clean and
repair your suit to put a little life back into it. Since leathers for any
use are a big investment, proper care and maintenance is just as important
as changing your bike's oil.
Thanks for visiting our site and for taking the time to learn a little
about us and what we do. We aren't a huge, faceless corporation like so
many others. We are a mom and pop shop who care about what we do and our
customers. For us, motorcycling is more than just a business or a hobby.
It has been, and continues to be, our main focus. We are very glad to
speak with you directly about any questions you have, and hope you'll
choose Advanced Design for your leathers. Feel free to call us at (301)
766-0334 to answer your questions.
Meet the Staff
mailto:ADLEATHERS@aol.com
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