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    Lost Worlds Buco Rider sizing question

    I have never used the gusset pocket, it doesn't really make any sens as a pocket. The front "sandwich pocket" (TM pending) is a super convenient pocket, it fits a full baguette, a bottle of wine, anything. Be aware that the handwarmers and patch pockets are pretty much useless, they are too far...
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    Lost Worlds Buco Rider sizing question

    Size 42. Measurements should be my usual, 22.5-23" chest, 25.5" back and arms and 20.5-21" bottom hem, that's what Stuart did for all my customs.
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    Lost Worlds Buco Rider sizing question

    I did use all caps to imply it was a larger than usual bunch. Not a mere capitalised Bunch!
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    Doubts about authenticity of Real McCoy's Buco J100.

    Everything about it looks correct to me... https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-real-mccoy%E2%80%99s-j-100-fit-comparison-between-the-old-model-bj9110-and-new-model-bj19110.112875/ If the jacket has been worn and spent a few years in a closet i wouldn't be surprised if it didn't smell...
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    Lost Worlds Buco Rider sizing question

    I have a BUNCH of LW jackets, the Buco rider is one that sizes larger than others. I would recommend sizing down on the Buco rider compared to the J-23, the Leathertogs etc. All my Vanson are size 42 and my size 42 Buco Rider is slightly larger than they are. I wear most of my LW jackets in size...
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    I purchased this racer jacket on Monday

    Lambskin is known as the least violence inducing leather in the business. You should be able to refrain from assaulting anyone when wearing it...
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    Biker jacket cleaning

    +1 Laundry detergent is a bad idea, it works by breaking down protein and oils, and leather i basically proteins that are kept supple by oils and waxes... If you want to use a detergent use something that is designed for wool as it will be gentler on the leather. (wool is also made from...
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    Help! Vinegar Spots from Smoke Treatment

    Yep, if you live in an area with really hard water i would use distilled water. When i lived in london and did that the tap water was so hard it left a white film behind after drying.
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    Help! Vinegar Spots from Smoke Treatment

    Get a spray bottle, spray the jacket all over and wear it untill dry, repeat a few times. IMO the shower is a bit excessive, you risk soaking the lining and creating more stains. Soaking is not bad, but it's not necessary...
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    Help! Vinegar Spots from Smoke Treatment

    My point was just that the nature of natural leather is that they end up all blotchy when you actually wear them and live with them rather than look at them hanging in a wardrobe. If the OP wears his jacket it will in time end up all blotchy like the one posted in the thread i linked. The neck...
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    Help! Vinegar Spots from Smoke Treatment

    I would just wear the jacket in the rain, you will get randome blotches everywhere once you start wearing it anyway! I would not add more products to it, it's just going to make things worst. Wear it in the rain 10 times and it won't be noticeable anymore. Check out the pics in this thread...
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    BESOIN D'AIDE LOST WORLDS LEATHER POUR LA MOTO!

    I'm 188cm and 88kg, 42" chest, i wear a size 42 both in LT/A and LT/B. The LT/A is definitely tighter fitting than the LT/B, i can wear the B with a thick jumper, the A is a T shirt jacket for me. After seeing your pics i wouldn't recommend going with a size 44 for any model, unless you are...
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    which jacket do you prefer? please vote!

    To me the ELMC is trying too hard. Every single pic of that jacket looks like the wearer is trying his hardest to be a badass and failing, it looks like a costume not a casual wear jacket. I like the RAF hooded one best.
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    My leather jacket database.

    I have never felt the need to buy a FH jacket because i have never found them impressive. I handled a few in the Rivet and Hide store in London and to me they felt like poor value for money. I don't like the stitching style, i am not a fan of Shinki and disliked the specific one they used, and...
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    Hooked on jackets? Why?

    The whole "completing sets" thing is weird and interresting, i do it too and i am not sure why. I had a time where i was literally collecting vintage spanners cause the hunting of missing sizes and completion of sets was so satisfying to me. Needing to have an item i like in every single colour...
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