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ballisticexchris

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If you decide to go away from the Alt Rider I can tell you everything I've got from Mosko Moto is amazing and their customer service is next to none. It's the only gear I even look for anymore.
Plus me too!! It is by far the best most durable luggage out there.
 

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that Mosko Moto stuff looks good. Never seen any in person but if i did any real hard off road stuff the hard boxes would have to and would get something like that.
 

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that Mosko Moto stuff looks good. Never seen any in person but if i did any real hard off road stuff the hard boxes would have to and would get something like that.
Disappointing that they chose to manufacture it in Vietnam and Bangladesh instead of creating jobs in Oregon. Made in USA is what I love best about Aerostich's riding gear.
 

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It's hard to compete with 1/10 cost of labor. In today's world market people are often not willing to pay for Made in USA products. Mosko Moto stuff would likely cost significantly more if it was made in the USA. And they aren't cheap now. The soft luggage market is saturated in the US. I looked at importing some high quality products from RSA when I was importing Rumbux bars, but they didn't offer something new to the US market and I simply wouldn't have been able to sell them at a competitive price point.
 

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Disappointing that they chose to manufacture it in Vietnam and Bangladesh instead of creating jobs in Oregon. Made in USA is what I love best about Aerostich's riding gear.
Agreed on Aerostich. Awesome products. $$$ but WOW!! They will also repair Clothing that has hit the pavement

They have a cool plant in a older part of Duluth, MN. If you pass thru there it is worth your time to stop and get the tour along with some "Minnesota Nice" Fortunately, no Lutefisk
 

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Disappointing that they chose to manufacture it in Vietnam and Bangladesh instead of creating jobs in Oregon. Made in USA is what I love best about Aerostich's riding gear.
Have you done any reading about that they explain why the founders of the company did that. They spent many years in Vietnam and fell in love with the country. They were trying to help their economy as it is a very poor area with few good jobs. I can respect their reason as it's not just to save a buck like most that do it.
 
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well that sucks, I had thought about buying their soft bags, but will hold off now. They are expensive for what they are, I just assumed they were all made.

I had a Altrider rear plate crack & break like a spider web recently. Starting to wonder if their stuff is all crap
 
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Have you done any reading about that they explain why the founders of the company did that. They spent many years in Vietnam and fell in love with the country. They were trying to help their economy
I don’t believe it.

Just so happens they can make their stuff there at a much lower cost than making them in America.

I know several older gentlemen who spent some time in Vietnam & they didn’t think much of the place.
 

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I don’t believe it.

Just so happens they can make their stuff there at a much lower cost than making them in America.

I know several older gentlemen who spent some time in Vietnam & they didn’t think much of the place.
Do as you wish, I've talked to them at expos and had dealing with their employees never once have I gotten the feeling they were being untrue or were selling me on anything. They've blown up in the past two years funny how almost every one of their designs has now been copied by one of the big brands in some way.
 
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Do as you wish, I've talked to them at expos and had dealing with their employees never once have I gotten the feeling they were being untrue or were selling me on anything. They've blown up in the past two years funny how almost every one of their designs has now been copied by one of the big brands in some way.
That’s all fine & dandy. I like their new designs. I had a set of the older 25L saddle bags & the 40L bag & hated them. Glad to be free of them. But I do like the newest generation & I’m glad they are offering an offset set now also (again).

I just wish they were made in America. I seldom believe a company that says they manufacture overseas for reasons not related to cheap/slave labor.
 

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Have you done any reading about that they explain why the founders of the company did that. They spent many years in Vietnam and fell in love with the country. They were trying to help their economy as it is a very poor area with few good jobs. I can respect their reason as it's not just to save a buck like most that do it.
Well not quite. If you read their posts over on Adventure rider they chose to make overseas because that is where the textile base is for the world and they could not get the selection they wanted here in the USA which I’m sure there is some truth to. And I’m sure it’s the price point also.
I have GiantLoop tank bag and Coyote bag along with Mosko 35L bags. Both great products.
 

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Have you done any reading about that they explain why the founders of the company did that. They spent many years in Vietnam and fell in love with the country. They were trying to help their economy as it is a very poor area with few good jobs. I can respect their reason as it's not just to save a buck like most that do it.
The only post of theirs I read on the subject was one from 2013 in which they said their products could be made in Asia for a lot less money. Which translates into much higher profits since they aren't being sold at Made in Asia prices. Fair enough, that's capitalism. But maybe Aerostich owner Andy Goldfine should write a book on how to turn a profit selling Made in USA textile motorcycle goods. He's been doing it since 1983.
 
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aerostitch makes a great product that works as they say ….. love my darian jacket in yellow. its kinda grimy ,with a bug incrusted patina , its comfortable ,works better than any mesh jacket , and they will repair it , to a point (over 50% damage they consider it totaled , like a car and will not repair it ) . just have to put up with people asking me if I am a fireman a lot. I gave away all my mesh jackets and won't go back . I have had my jacket 6 years plus.
 
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