My new Highwayman and earlier inquiry about medium horsehide with many pictures

[Fanch]

I opened a spirited discussion about a medium weight horsehide Highwayman, including possible consideration between medium HH in russet jerky and black, and also between cotton drill and tartan linings. Since I live in a warmer area (north central Texas) where it has been 106 degrees F. this week, I will likely go with cotton drill but am still undecided whether to go with med HH in russet jerky or black for my next jacket, which will likely be another highwayman since I know exactly how it will fit. The dark brown fairly heavy steerhide Highwayman that I received a week ago is a size 44 with 26" sleeves and 26.25" back length. An old acquaintance (HD) told me that I could probably get a more snug, perhaps better fit with a size 42 but depends on how I want the jacket to fit me. He and I concur that I am good to go with 27" sleeves and 26" back length.






While eating lunch with one of my friends at work this week, he was talking about his recent motorcycle collection, at which time, I told him that he needed to buy a Highwayman, a true gentleman's cycle jacket, to wear when he rides. Mark had been telling me for the past several days that he bought a limited addition, 200 I think, Triumph Bonneville but really wanted the Steve McQueen limited addition that has been sold out since it was announced. Well, due to the recent downturn in the economy, the Steve McQueen suddenly became available and is now in his possession along with the other that he is now trying to sell me.


This is the Steve McQueen edition of the Triumph that mark just acquired.


Steve McQueen on the bike during "the Great Escape" movie.


Mark's Triumph limited addition that he is trying to convince me that i can't live without.


Mark tells me that every time that he takes this cycle out that he is trying to sell me that he is surrounded by numerous admirers, and this will doubtless happen to me too if I buy his Triumph. He also points out that the cycle that he is trying to sell me holds two riders, whereas the Steve McQueen version only has room on the saddle for one rider.

I showed these pictures to my wife who said to me "you are not seriously thinking of buying another motorcycle, are you??!!"

Well, actually ... no. Anyhow, I thought that I would add a bit of levity to an otherwise serious forum, especially the WWII A-2 discussions.

[too much coffee]

That McQueen is a nice bike.

If that's a fair representation of the "numerous admirers" you might be better off without the bike.

Great jacket....killer bike.

Regards,
coffee

[mattp]

That McQueen edition sure is a nice looking bike. When I get back home next year I'm hoping to get a Scrambler as a starting point for something along those lines, with a healthy dose of the Tridays Rumbler thrown in.
Nice Highwayman jrfancher, for me I would tend to size down to the 42 for a more snug fit, but depends on what sort of fit you are comfortable in.
Cheers,
Matt

[Edward]

The dark brown fairly heavy steerhide Highwayman that I received a week ago is a size 44 with 26" sleeves and 26.25" back length. An old acquaintance (HD) told me that I could probably get a more snug, perhaps better fit with a size 42 but depends on how I want the jacket to fit me. He and I concur that I am good to go with 27" sleeves and 26" back length.

Depends what you're after really. I can't see your photos on my current connection so can't comment on those, but fwiw... The Highwayman is a looser fitting jacket than some. All my Aeros are a 42, and the Highwayman is much looser than my Thirties Halfbelt, and looser than my Bootlegger. I could have gone snugger on the Highwayman by sizing down, I'm sure, but that's not the nature of the jacket itself. If I was sure I was a 44 across the Aero range but wanted snugger than a Highwayman, I think instead I'd go for a pattern with a snugger fit by design, like the Fifties Halfbelt. Course, it may just be that you could get away with a smaller jacket in general...

[oneterrifichog]

You Know Bike Washing is extremely important! Unfortunately it was a bit to Hot down at Daytona Bike Week this year to wear a Leather Jacket but maintenance is paramount for safe riding......

[HoosierDaddy]

...is that something in your pocket..or are you just real glad to see her..?

[oneterrifichog]

Well there's a grin on my face......

[ButteMT61]

Hey Wilbur, my eyes are bad - I just can't see your bike here...

[oneterrifichog]

Yep you are right there is a bike in the corner of the photo but not mine. We were walking back from the Iron Horse and saw these young ladies washing bikes and talked our way into some shots for our wives. We thought they would like to see some of the local flavor.

[TomS]

Nice jacket. I see you enjoy Aero!!!