Northeaster Flying Togs · Est. 1928
BECK® 588
Heavyweight Horsehide Motorcycle Vest
$375.00
The denim-silhouette BECK® vest — side lacing and multi-panel stitching in 1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide, the heaviest leather in the vest line.
Fit — True to Size
Side lacing dials the fit to your build. Order by chest measurement.
Northeaster Flying Togs · Est. 1928
BECK® 588
$375.00
The heavyweight.
1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide — the thickest hide in the BECK® vest line.
Laced, not guessed.
Side lacing dials the fit to your build — the classic adjustment that never wears out.
Made in America.
Cut, stitched, and inspected in the BECK® workshop — since 1928.
1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide
Denim proportions. Nothing denim about it.
Rain resistance and abrasion resistance denim at any weight can't match — stiffer at first, longer break-in, greater reward.
The Workshop · Since 1928
Sewn by hands that ride.
Multi-panel stitching matched by grain, every vest inspected by the person who built it.
Every panel chalk-marked to size on the BECK® bench
Fit
True to size. Laced to your build.
Order by chest measurement — the side lacing fine-tunes from there. The chart is in the Size Guide.
The BECK Vest Line
Choose your BECK vest.
BECK® 588
The heavyweight — side lace
$375.00
You’re looking at it
Wasn't expecting quite this much weight when I unboxed the 588 but once I strapped it on I understood why. That front quarter horsehide is thick.
The 588 is a heavier vest than I expected, and the grain on the hide is something to look at.
Bought the 588 back in November and I've put about 4,000 miles on it since. First couple weeks the leather was stiff — that's real horsehide.
5.0 from 15 verified purchase reviews · swipe for more
Before you ride.
How heavy is the 588?
The heaviest in the BECK® vest line — 1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide. Riders are surprised at unboxing, then understand on the bike.
How long does break-in take?
Longer than the lighter vests — expect a couple of stiff weeks. Riders with thousands of miles on theirs say the reward is greater.
How does the side lacing work?
The classic adjustment — the laces let you dial the body of the vest to your build, and re-dial it as the hide breaks in.
How do I care for it?
Sparingly. Dry cloth for dust; a neutral conditioner once or twice a year. Test inside a pocket flap first.
Shipping and returns?
Free US shipping and free returns on unworn gear. Full policy at checkout.
More from BECK®.
The BECK Vest Line
The heavyweight.
Worth every ounce.
BECK® has made horsehide riding gear in the USA since 1928. The 588 is the denim silhouette in the heaviest hide of the vest line — 1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide with side lacing.
Front quarter horsehide — 1.4–1.6mm
The Material
The heaviest hide
in the vest line.
1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide — stiffer on first wear, longer break-in, greater reward. Denim proportions with rain and abrasion resistance denim can't match at any weight.
Riders with 4,000 miles on theirs say it best: that's real horsehide.
Construction
Overbuilt, on purpose.
Side lacing
Dial the body to your build — and re-dial as the hide breaks in.
Multi-panel stitching
Denim-style panel work executed in heavyweight horsehide.
Heaviest hide
1.4–1.6mm front quarter — the thickest leather in the BECK® vest lineup.
Grain worth looking at
Riders call out the grain on the hide unprompted.
“Cut, stitched, and finished in America — the way it has been done since 1928.”
BECK® Northeaster Flying Togs
The Workshop
Sewn by hands
that ride.
Every 588 is cut and sewn in an American workshop that has never chased volume. Panels are matched by grain direction and every vest is inspected by the person who built it.
That's why the label carries a signature line, not a batch number.
Multi-panel stitching, matched by grain
Every panel chalk-marked to size on the BECK® bench
The Details
Details that carry their weight.
Side lacing — the classic adjustment
Multi-panel stitching in heavyweight hide
Fit
True to size.
Laced to your build.
Order by your actual chest measurement — the side lacing fine-tunes the body from there, and re-tunes it as the hide gives.
Fit — True to Size
Stiff for the first couple of weeks — riders with thousands of miles on theirs say the break-in is the point.
The full measurement chart is in the Size Guide.
The BECK Vest Line
Three vests. One hide.
What Riders Say
5.0 from 15 riders.
Fifteen verified purchases, fifteen five-star reviews. The pattern: surprise at the weight when the box opens, understanding once it's strapped on, and grain that gets called out unprompted. One rider has put 4,000 miles on his since November.
Based on 15 verified purchase reviews.
Then I understood
Wasn't expecting quite this much weight when I unboxed the 588 but once I strapped it on I understood why. That front quarter horsehide is thick.
The grain is something
The 588 is a heavier vest than I expected, and the grain on the hide is something to look at.
4,000 miles in
Bought the 588 back in November and I've put about 4,000 miles on it since. First couple weeks the leather was stiff — that's real horsehide.
Questions
Before you ride.
How heavy is the 588 really?
The heaviest in the BECK® vest line — 1.4–1.6mm front quarter horsehide. Expect surprise at unboxing and understanding on the bike.
How long does break-in take?
Longer than the lighter vests — a couple of stiff weeks, then it gives. Greater weight, greater reward.
How does the side lacing work?
The laces dial the body of the vest to your build — and re-dial it as the hide breaks in.
How do I care for horsehide?
Sparingly. Wipe dust with a dry cloth and condition lightly once or twice a year. Test inside a pocket flap first.
What's the shipping and return policy?
Free shipping and free returns within the USA on unworn gear. Full details at checkout.
