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Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

Claybertrand

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No thought it would go that high. I've only seen a few sell. I believe this is the highest i've seen for this model. Of all the vintage jackets this is not my favorite. I got one in much less condition, but around the same size. They are quite delicate in their build, surprised some survive in this excellent condition.

That price is pretty shocking to me. I wouldn't be surprised to see it re listed after the Buyer renegs. Just seems like one of those potential situations.
 

air

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That price is pretty shocking to me. I wouldn't be surprised to see it re listed after the Buyer renegs. Just seems like one of those potential situations.
Some sellers use alt accounts to drive the price up themselves, the greedy ones sometimes get stuck with the highest bid. Always check the bid history for suspicious activity.
 
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yeah I posed something similar above. How's the quality on these? I found a basic brown one that's close to my size.

Quite good, especially if the leather used is the thicker variety. For the prices they can be had, excellent.

Deceptively heavy (feels lighter in hand) and a sometimes “spongy” cowhide. Some is naked cow but not all. Easy to wear. Schott level stitching, good range of movement, slimmer patterns (at least the CRs). Some interesting designs too. I’m always looking for something cool by them (and Natal / Natel. Also Apparel Annex) at a low price point.
 

TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead

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Vanson Horsehide. My size, but not digging all the extra hardware on the sides and back, etc. Nice jacket though:

Rare Vanson horsehide leather jacket 40 42 motorcycle biker perfecto riding USA | eBay

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Will Zach

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That jacket is a beast. I have a small, short Ike straight zip from the same leather and it weighs 5.2 lbs. This double rider with all the hardware has to weigh 7 lbs ...
 
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That jacket is a beast. I have a small, short Ike straight zip from the same leather and it weighs 5.2 lbs. This double rider with all the hardware has to weigh 7 lbs ...

Yep. My Octagon Chopper is just under 7. I bet this is closer to 8 beautiful pounds.
 

TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead

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I've heard so many good things about that Vanson horsehide leather. I'm going to be on the look out for more.

From a sizing perspective, do they fit the same as their usual comp weight? i.e. a 40 Enfield will be same size in either leather? I'm trying to decide on getting an Enfield. No rush. So I may see if I get lucky. But I think I'm in between sizes. Might push for a 38. Figure I can pass it on here without too much loss. But if for some reason the HH was cut smaller or just doesn't give with time or whatever, let me know.
 

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