Books for Vintage Motorcycle jacket lovers

[jamespibworth@n]

Found these in the Lewis Leathers web site:

http://www.lewisleathers.com/store/books/

Bit pricy perhaps?

Will still buy them though!

James.

[Speedster]

You're right; a bit pricey, but are some of those books that you end up buying anyway. They are on my "must-have-someday" list.

[Feraud]

What a coincidence.
I just got back from lunch and was browsing this book at a bookshop.
The book looks really good and is selling for around 65 usd.

[flat-top]

Rin Tanaka is a super nice guy. He just put out yet another book for motorcycle aficionados:
http://myfreedamn.com/index_en.html

[Rufus]

Thanks for the heads up on the Harley book, Flat Top, looks great..

I notice HD did a version of the A1 (a wool one).

[Feraud]

I saw the Harley book too today. Didn't have time to browse it but I'll be heading back.

Rin Tanaka is a super nice guy. He just put out yet another book for motorcycle aficionados:
http://myfreedamn.com/index_en.html

[cbrunt]

Thanks flat-top ! Never even knew this book was around. Just ordered my copy of Harley-Fashions !!!

Clint

[cbrunt]

Hi Gang,

Just received my copy of Harley-Davidson fashions, by Rin Tanaka. Here are just a few scans from one seller. I was fortunate and got mine of eBay for much less than below.

http://www.surfingcowboys.com/habooffa19.html

All I can say is WOW ! The book is an excellent compendium of motorcycle clothing and styles of the period 1910-1950. Of course the majority of clothing is original Harley manufactured stuff, but BUCO and others are briefly covered.

I have an interest in kidney belts and many are illustrated. Plus the rain suit, with diagonal zippered front plus many other interesting and rare items. There are probably 30 different leather jackets illustrated, plus leather flying "helmets" all manner of gloves, goggles, etc, etc.

If you like motorcycling anywhere during this period, the book is highly recommended.

Clint

[Feraud]

I was browsing the HD book by Tanaka yesterday.
An excellent read.

[Feraud]

I purchased Motorcycle Jackets: Ultimate Biker's Fashions. A great reference book.