Classic leather jackets

[Ratti]

Found this site. Lovely looking gear if anyone is interested.
http://www.uswings.com/motorcycle.asp

[Paul in NZ]

They aint cheap are they? Gleep....

[slofox]

They aint cheap are they? Gleep....

I have a Jet Leathers "Sturgis" jacket that is modelled along classic lines. I never wear it - would sell it for $200...(cost me over $500)

[Maha]

...would you wear these jackets under your real one?

[jaffaonajappa]

...would you wear these jackets under your real one?

+1.

Might as well wear Lycra and Rubber....if your into that kinda thing. form(sic) over function.

[Ratti]

You'd have to ask what weight of leather they used, but probably no worse than some of what comes across my table. For some, looks are EVERYTHING! and if you're into old bikes, then it's nice to have gear to match your bike. We not all sprotbunnies

[blue rider]

Found this site. Lovely looking gear if anyone is interested.
http://www.uswings.com/motorcycle.asp

I was given a rather nice looking leather jacket, that seems to be a bit moldy ...

how to clean the lovely thing?

[wysper]

I have a Jet Leathers "Sturgis" jacket that is modelled along classic lines. I never wear it - would sell it for $200...(cost me over $500)

what size is it slo?

[Quasievil]

nice stuff, expensive by the time you get it here though I would think, I can make any of those designs $650 to your door

[pete-blen]

I have one very simular to those...
open neck / angled pocket zips etc
but the belts gone...
A bit tight these days... must have shrunk
though lack of use..

Think it cost about $70/80 notes back in the
late 70s..

Pete

[HenryDorsetCase]

I love this stuff. I completely lust after the Schott "Captain America" Jacket.

I love Belstaff too, though I sold my vintage Trialmaster. I've got a Black Prince (Albert) jacket I wear all the time.

Great site, thanks for that.

I'd like some jeans from these guys (those Iron Heart ones) but no way can I afford them:

http://www.selfedge.com/

yep, I'm a hipster douche fashion victim.

[HenryDorsetCase]

nice stuff, expensive by the time you get it here though I would think, I can make any of those designs $650 to your door

dont take this the wrong way, but it just isn't the same.

[Ratti]

I was given a rather nice looking leather jacket, that seems to be a bit moldy ...

how to clean the lovely thing?

Wipe it over with baby wipes for a start then gently heat it and soak it with a leather waterproofing gunk. Lots of brands around. have a search through the gear thread , there have been several options put forward. Word of warning, mold and age both weaken thread. it may be that the jacket is not one to trust your precious skin with should the unthinkable happen

nice stuff, expensive by the time you get it here though I would think, I can make any of those designs $650 to your door

I wondered about that. they do seem blimmin pricey for what they are, even in US dollars.

I have one very simular to those...
open neck / angled pocket zips etc
but the belts gone...
A bit tight these days... must have shrunk
though lack of use..

Think it cost about $70/80 notes back in the
late 70s..

Pete

Bugger, shame that leather shrinks that way. I had a classic biker jacket back in the day..cost me all of $50 from Hunters and Collectors in AK. Great jacket, well worn in, comfy as. sigh, not like the beast I have now.

[slofox]

what size is it slo?

The size stamp is a little blurred (read "very") but I think it's XXL - saying that, I'm no giant but I wore it for about six months and didn't drown in it. You'd be more than welcome to try it if you wanted.

[Voltaire]

I've got a Belstaff Trialmaster....but despite its classic looks I leave it and my Mike Hailwood replica pudding bowl in the wardrobe.

I'd like one of these for the Darmah...