They have a rack full of jackets in their shop that are back in for a variety of modifications. Guessing that would fall right in line with what they do on a daily basis.
It's definitely an individual choice to wear what you like. I commute via motorcycle year-round, riding most days unless temps are too close to freezing. I wear a leather riding jacket most of the year and a mesh riding jacket during the summer (and protective overpants year-round). I carry a...
This combo doesn't seem like much of a stretch to me, especially when it comes to civilian style jackets.
To be honest, it is far less perplexing than people wearing motorcycle jackets that don't ride motorcycles.
That jacket, and those sleeves in particular, just beg to be on a bike.
If a regular motorcycle isn't your style, I too would suggest going for the GROM. That little bike looks like it would be a blast, yet still rather "wife friendly".
I would add that the last image you posted is pretty dramatic in that you can really see the lumpiness of the surface. I much prefer the look of the other swatch that you posted as well as my own swatch. I understand that is just my preference and not everyone else will feel the same.
Beauty is obviously subjective and stating that one thing is more beautiful simply does not make it so. There are only opinions being thrown about in such discussions.
Structural integrity on the other hand is something that would be measurable. As far as structural integrity goes, I'm sure...
It is nice of you to offer, but it is not really necessary. One reason that I took a photo in the first place was to be able to blow it up. My eyes can't make out the difference when unassisted by magnification. Even with magnification the difference is not all that clear. To someone like me...
Here is a photo that I took of a swatch of brown Chromexcel horsehide leather that was left over from when my jacket was made. I worked the swatch over a bit to see how my jacket might wear with time. I suppose ignorance is bliss as to me it looks quite a bit like the Victory leather shown...
I don't think Alan is at all insulted by customers sourcing their own hides. I certainly wasn't the first one to do so. Alan was enthusiastic about the project and was obviously happy with the end result. He treated me exactly the same as he did when I purchased my first jacket from him using...
Intended use certainly comes into play. For example, if you're buying a cafe racer style jacket to actually use while riding, you're either going to want a bi-swing back or plenty of excess material without the bi-swing to accommodate the reach to the handlebars. On the other hand, if you're...
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