What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Motocann]

it's so comfortable that I wear it all the time.
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Beautiful jacket! Now, that's how a CR should fit!! Perfect!

 

[JMax]

Marc uses the elevator to get to his storage vault...

You jest, but one TFL bubba actually built a house for his jackets. He knows who he is great collection too. One of the best here, though he hasn't been around as much lately.

 

[Riu]

That's a really nice CR!

Thank you

 

[AeroFan_07]

Been a little while since I photographed this jacket. We had good sun and a nice breeze this afternoon, so I decided the Vicenza Ridley in Blackened-Brown should make an appearance again.

I then moved the camera out in the yard and instead of shooting South, I shot North, showing how different sun angles affect this jacket:

I am happy that I gave this jacket a chance. I can certainly see the practical implications of Vicenza FQHH with this jacket, now that I have had it ~ 2 months and have worn it quite a bit. It still has a little heft, but it is very comfortable, effortless to wear, and draws a ton of compliments. I have been frankley suprised how many people who know me, or are complete strangers, have stopped and asked about this jacket.

An additional note - the Vicenza horsehide had barely any smell when I recieved this jacket. It was still nearly brand-new then. It has opened up quite a bit in that respect too, the smell is really nice and noticable as well. I still do not think I would pay extra for it as such, however I can see the really nice traits of Vicenza on this Ridley coming through.

 

[JMax]

I need help... what would you gents say the P2P is on this?

 

[Boyo]

22"...

 

[ton312]

Looks great, but . . . I'm guessing that you need to inhale in order to zip up that jacket.

Actually it’s not all that tapered from the pits. It’s a bit more so than the PHWM. But easy to close. I’m a bit concerned I like this jacket as much as I do. I really shouldn’t. Semi junk hide...But when I compare it to stuff I’ve spent 4x more on...the wheels are wobbly!

 

[ton312]

I need help... what would you gents say the P2P is on this?

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Boyo beat me to it. 22” for sure.

 

[JMax]

@Boyo @ton312 I was hoping to be lied to and told 23”. Or really BS’d and told 24”. Thanks for nothing gents. Lol.

Pristine HH Fidelity IR. I really wanted it.

But seriously, thanks.

 

[Boyo]

If the thumb was thicker, id add an inch to 23"

 

[ton312]

@Boyo @ton312 I was hoping to be lied to and told 23”. Or really BS’d and told 24”. Thanks for nothing gents. Lol.

Pristine HH Fidelity IR. I really wanted it.

But seriously, thanks.

Might be worth the gamble! I’d find out the shoulder and go from there

 

[Monitor]

@Boyo @ton312 I was hoping to be lied to and told 23”. Or really BS’d and told 24”. Thanks for nothing gents. Lol.

Pristine HH Fidelity IR. I really wanted it.

But seriously, thanks.

I'll say it's 23" but tops. They're measuring from the seam, so there's an inch to be added there, too.

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^Does it fit? Can you zip it up?

I also see 22" Pit to Pit here.

 

[JMax]

I thought about taking a flyer but the seller is asking $600. I could maybe get it down a bit but...

 

[Monitor]

I thought about taking a flyer but the seller is asking $600. I could maybe get it down a bit but...

Honestly, I'm seeing 21" from one stitch to another and in my experience you can always add 2" to that. If the jacket is size 42 or more, there's definitely 23" there.

 

[JMax]

Honestly, I'm seeing 21" from one stitch to another and in my experience you can always add 2" to that. If the jacket is size 42 or more, there's definitely 23" there.

I asked her to check the patch pocket for the size label. I had one of these in steerhide. 23” P2P and it was cool. Let’s see what she says.

Edit: I checked my database and my Steerhide version was 23.5” and marked a 42.

 

[lina]

Nice Moto Guzzi! Is that the Anniversario Edition?

Thanks! It’s the V7III “Stone S.” I’m a fan of the brushed metal tank, and when I went to test ride it I was reminded of how much I like weird motors! It’s a blast to ride..

 

[Motocann]

Thanks! It’s the V7III “Stone S.” I’m a fan of the brushed metal tank, and when I went to test ride Irish was reminded of how much I like weird motors! It’s a blast to ride..

Yeah, those are beautiful “flickable” motorcycles, as they say... be sure to check the drive shaft gear hub, I took one apart once and it was bone dry from the factory. I’d like to get one of their Anniversario editions from a few years ago, still looking... pic below

 

[Jin431]

New to me Luftwaffe Vanek from @Robbie79. @Mandarin you are so right the leather on this is very beautiful and the fact that it fits well is just extra special. Thanks again my friend, Robert, this is an instant favorite.

 

[JMax]

New to me Luftwaffe Vanek from @Robbie79. @Mandarin you are so right the leather on this is very beautiful and the fact that it fits well is just extra special. Thanks again my friend, Robert, this is an instant favorite.

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That may be the nicest jacket the Vanek family has put together! I’m starting to like 4-pocket & collared jackets more and more.