Lets see those Motorcycle Jackets!

[Bfd70]

But for hand warmer/d pocket jackets when seated on a moving motorcycle it is much easier to get pretzels out of your pocket by pulling down rather than up. I’ve field tested this extensively.

 

[abone]

Had this made for me, 2007 I think. I wish now I hadn’t chosen a Nero type collar, but it’s a very well fitting and comfortable jacket on the bike. Leather could be more robust... I think this is only 1.2 or 1.3mm cow.
I just had the guy that made it take it in as I’ve lost lots of weight since then.

 

[Bfd70]

^very cool. Leather looks amazing

 

[stringer]

Rode out to Starved Rock Park today,57 degrees, a bit chilly for my
V@NSON DRlFTER in Firenze leather.

 

[Bfd70]

Howdy neighbor. Nice riding down there.

 

[TheDonEffect]

So looks like I will be needing a riding jacket after all, just when I thought I didn't need yet another jacket, well you know how this story goes.

I'm really hung up on the collar type though, do I go cafe or a traditional shirt collar type of deal. I don't want the bulk that a double rider adds to the front. I typically ride with an armored hoody which I love because full range of motion is great, but at highway speeds it might as well be a parachute, so here I am again looking at leather jackets.

I tend to like traditional collars in general mostly because of the option on how to wear it up, but with a helmet on I don't envision me ever wearing the collar up. I like the functionality of the cafe type collar, just snap it into place and good to go, granted I could do that with a traditional collar as well, and while I generally like the minimalist design of cafe jackets, I find options limited with exterior pocket designs.

Anyway, would love to get your collective opinions.

 

[Jin431]

So looks like I will be needing a riding jacket after all, just when I thought I didn't need yet another jacket, well you know how this story goes.

I'm really hung up on the collar type though, do I go cafe or a traditional shirt collar type of deal. I don't want the bulk that a double rider adds to the front. I typically ride with an armored hoody which I love because full range of motion is great, but at highway speeds it might as well be a parachute, so here I am again looking at leather jackets.

I tend to like traditional collars in general mostly because of the option on how to wear it up, but with a helmet on I don't envision me ever wearing the collar up. I like the functionality of the cafe type collar, just snap it into place and good to go, granted I could do that with a traditional collar as well, and while I generally like the minimalist design of cafe jackets, I find options limited with exterior pocket designs.

Anyway, would love to get your collective opinions.

Good luck with this next project! Can't wait to see what you end up ordering.

 

[AeroFan_07]

So looks like I will be needing a riding jacket after all, just when I thought I didn't need yet another jacket, well you know how this story goes.

I'm really hung up on the collar type though, do I go cafe or a traditional shirt collar type of deal. I don't want the bulk that a double rider adds to the front. I typically ride with an armored hoody which I love because full range of motion is great, but at highway speeds it might as well be a parachute, so here I am again looking at leather jackets.

I tend to like traditional collars in general mostly because of the option on how to wear it up, but with a helmet on I don't envision me ever wearing the collar up. I like the functionality of the cafe type collar, just snap it into place and good to go, granted I could do that with a traditional collar as well, and while I generally like the minimalist design of cafe jackets, I find options limited with exterior pocket designs.

Anyway, would love to get your collective opinions.

My vote would be a Langlitz Cresent with a shirt style collar that snaps down. I would also ask for a Western V yoke on the upper back to dress it up a little. Might be a neat option there.

You can find details here (but the photos on thier site are very poor): https://www.langlitz.com/product/crescent/

Or Queue up Johnson Leathers and see what Alan coud make for you...
https://www.johnsonleather.com/

 

[JMax]

So looks like I will be needing a riding jacket after all, just when I thought I didn't need yet another jacket, well you know how this story goes.

I'm really hung up on the collar type though, do I go cafe or a traditional shirt collar type of deal. I don't want the bulk that a double rider adds to the front. I typically ride with an armored hoody which I love because full range of motion is great, but at highway speeds it might as well be a parachute, so here I am again looking at leather jackets.

I tend to like traditional collars in general mostly because of the option on how to wear it up, but with a helmet on I don't envision me ever wearing the collar up. I like the functionality of the cafe type collar, just snap it into place and good to go, granted I could do that with a traditional collar as well, and while I generally like the minimalist design of cafe jackets, I find options limited with exterior pocket designs.

Anyway, would love to get your collective opinions.

Vanson A, B, Oxford or Enfield. The A has armor options. Or a CHP by Cal, LW or JL. Bates are excellent for riding and their padded CR is killer.

 

[feltfan]

Had this made for me, 2007 I think. I wish now I hadn’t chosen a Nero type collar, but it’s a very well fitting and comfortable jacket on the bike. Leather could be more robust... I think this is only 1.2 or 1.3mm cow.
I just had the guy that made it take it in as I’ve lost lots of weight since then.

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Nice jacket. Who made it?

 

[abone]

Nice jacket. Who made it?

A fella in Vancouver BC. Original Leather Factory. He’s been around for a long time. Used to have a shop but now works out of his house. He makes this jacket with a standard collar, and with the Nero.
His leather is limited but if your ok with 1.2 or 1.3mm cow hide, then he’s good.
Edit- I should mention if you go to his website, it’s awful and so are his photos.

 

[feltfan]

A fella in Vancouver BC. Original Leather Factory. He’s been around for a long time. Used to have a shop but now works out of his house. He makes this jacket with a standard collar, and with the Nero.
His leather is limited but if your ok with 1.2 or 1.3mm cow hide, then he’s good.
Edit- I should mention if you go to his website, it’s awful and so are his photos.

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Thanks. I've seen worse sites... Maybe next time I'm out that way. Enjoy your jacket!

 

[TheDonEffect]

My vote would be a Langlitz Cresent with a shirt style collar that snaps down. I would also ask for a Western V yoke on the upper back to dress it up a little. Might be a neat option there.

You can find details here (but the photos on thier site are very poor): https://www.langlitz.com/product/crescent/

Or Queue up Johnson Leathers and see what Alan coud make for you...
https://www.johnsonleather.com/

Oh I know JL, lol. They said I'd be back, sigh.

 

[Motocann]

I had no clue there was a Forum just for motorcycle jackets... Here's my Super Dry jacket.

 

[Jin431]

Oh I know JL, lol. They said I'd be back, sigh.

They do seem to specialize in motorcycle patterns. . .

 

[red devil]

They do seem to specialize in motorcycle patterns. . .

Mine works well, it has forcefield bits

 

[Jin431]

Mine works well, it has forcefield bits

And @TheDonEffect is a local too and seems to make sense to go to JL

 

[TheDonEffect]

They do seem to specialize in motorcycle patterns. . .

Mine works well, it has forcefield bits

And @TheDonEffect is a local too and seems to make sense to go to JL

Subtle, reeeeaaaal subtle.

 

[abone]

Out for a ride today in 9 Celsius sporting my new, to me, Branded.
Recently acquired from fellow inmate

@TwoManyHatsOnlyOneHead

 

[gmcd]

Blackened-Brown Vic Ridley