B U R N E R D O P E A P P A R E L

Ode to the Ghost Dance

The Ghost Dance was at the epicenter of a spiritual movement that swept Native American nations in 1889. It is believed the proper practice of the dance will resurrect spirits to fight for American Indian liberation, also emphasizing unity and peace.

Threatened by the dance, the government deployed troops and put an end to it, resulting in a number of deaths including that of Chief Sitting Bull.

This was followed by the massacre at Wounded Knee, after which the dance went underground. The jacket serves as an ode to The Ghost Dance, and symbolizes unity, freedom, truth and peace.

Cool. What about the jacket?

What makes Ghost Dance Rider different from any other fringe suede jacket on the market? It's made for bikers, so it comes standard with a front zipper (because buttons are powerless against the wind's fury) plus it has a CE armor option for back, elbow and shoulder protection (yes get that one).

Just be ready to field a ton a "where'd you get that cool jacket" questions.

All Biker Dope™ jackets have a hidden pocket with an emergency credit card knife.

• Genuine suede
• CE Approved armor in all the right places.
• Water resistant, plus fringes wick away water
• Your choice:
     - 20 colors of suede (which may get you 50 shades of grey)
     - jagged edged bottom (or make a custom request for a straight edge).

OPTIONS + A PERFECT FIT

Please leave us a note during checkout with your measurements for a perfect fit (see chart below).

If your color isn't shown as an ordering option, refer to our suede color chart and leave us a note with your preferred color during checkout. Our model here is rocking Taupe.

Note the unique jagged edge design of the jacket's bottom. If you prefer the bottom to be cut in a conventional, straight design, let us know about that during checkout too.

Or just email us with any info and include your order number and name.

LEVEL OF PROTECTION

This stylish jacket is made of supple suede. Are you trading in protection for lightness, comfort and style? Yes you are.

While the CE-approved armor will go a long way towards protecting you, suede does not offer as much abrasion resistance as cowhide (which our other riding jackets are made from). 

If you're looking for thick leather with track-level protection (ahem, squids), then you'll want to check out Biker Dope's Lone Wolf jacket.

Delivery: 1-2 weeks

p.s. if the jacket looks too big for our model, Michelle Montorsi, it's because she's wearing yours.

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ARMOR ALWAYS

All Biker Dope jackets and riding shirts come with CE Approved armor for all the right places. We're eating the cost, but we prefer our customers alive and in one piece.  If you don't like it just don't install the armor until you need it.

DUMBASS ALERT

All Biker Dope jackets come with an emergency credit card knife. It is razor sharp. Don’t be a dumbass. Please exercise caution when opening and handling.

Better yet, watch this tutorial

Fun fact: This jacket was featured in the indy horror film series Untitled Anthology, pictured here on set worn by actress Phyllicia Saltzgaber (release, 2020).

WARMTH & SWAG

Here at Biker Dope, we've learned as all-weather riders that a fur vest is that extra layer that makes a difference when it's really fucking cold outside. Yerp, there's a reason why cavemen, Vikings and barbarians wore fur.

Most importantly, it adds an extra layer of biker badass from the outlaw days of 60s and 70s yore.

This is not a biker-specific vest, but does close in the front with a regular zipper.

WANT OUR TOP SHELF?

If you're looking for the only biker-specific fur vests in the world (with reversible inner leather, CE armor, utility pockets, an emergency credit card knife etc.) you'll wanna check out Biker Dope's outlaw-style vests.

The hooded vest you're looking at now is offered as a dope alternative from an overseas supplier if your broke-ass can't afford our quality gear. If so, you can also send us a letter requesting a subsidized price for low-income customers with supporting evidence.

SIZING

If you plan on wearing this over your jacket, please order it at least two sizes larger than your regular US/European size.

Delivery: 2-4 weeks

This product ships to you directly from our overseas supplier

ABOUT OUR FUR

We only sell faux fur. Synthetic fur is just as warm, less expensive, requires less care and lasts longer than dead animal fur. Plus we've been blackmailed by 1%er animal rights commandos with exposing your mama naked if we didn't comply.

FUR YOU

Here at Biker Dope, we've learned as all-weather riders that a fur vest is that extra layer that makes a difference when it's really fucking cold outside. Yerp, there's a reason why cavemen, Vikings and barbarians wore fur.

Most importantly, it adds an extra layer of biker badass from the outlaw days of 60s and 70s yore.

It closes in the front with small hooks and is not a biker-specific vest.

WANT OUR TOP SHELF?

If you're looking for the only biker-specific fur vests in the world (with reversible inner leather, CE armor, utility pockets, an emergency credit card knife etc.) you'll wanna check out Biker Dope's outlaw-style vests.

The vest you're looking at now is offered as a dope alternative from an overseas supplier if your broke-ass can't afford our quality gear. If so, you can also send us a letter requesting a subsidized price for low-income customers with supporting evidence.

SIZING

If you plan on wearing this over your jacket, please order it at least two sizes larger than your regular US/European size.

Delivery: 2-4 weeks

This product ships to you directly from our overseas supplier

ABOUT OUR FUR

We only sell faux fur. Synthetic fur is just as warm, less expensive, requires less care and lasts longer than dead animal fur. Plus we've been blackmailed by 1%er animal rights commandos with exposing your mama naked if we didn't comply.

How you wanna go out?

Cryin' like a little baby? Or rockin' this bad as fuck genuine cowhide vest—with a plethora of buckles that show you mean business.

Look like you stepped out of a Terminator movie when you step onto your footpegs. With pockets (and did we mention buckles?) galore to stash your shit during your End of Days escapades. 

What are we doing when the end arrives? I don't know about you but, Armageddon outta here.

All Biker Dope jackets and vests have a hidden pocket with an emergency credit card knife.

CUSTOM REQUESTS

All Biker Dope wear is highly customizable including:

• Any color leather (default = black)
• Distressed? (default = not distressed)
• Lambskin? (default = cowhide)

Please enter your custom request on the Order Note during checkout or email us.

FOR A PERFECT FIT

Please enter your measurements on the Order Note during checkout (chest and waist) or email us.

Delivery: 1-2 weeks