Recent content by gmcd

I have a SB cafe racer with a RIRI and it's a great zipper

I recently replaced one with a generic #8 and it's much better. I do ride and use the zippers a lot and have had several #5's blow out...so period-correctness be damned, IMO #5 zippers do not belong on leather jackets (btw, I've had to replace several)

$700 shipped conus

mfg date 5/21/2021 $750 shipped conus

Fit pics. I'm ~5'10" 185lbs

Just over a year old. I'll check the pocket tag next time I'm in the office for build date

Aero J-106 Battered black horsehide. Tagged 42 but closer to 44; please refer to pic for measurement (jacke is at my office and I forgot to take pics of shoulder width and arm length so those are from when jacket was new). Jacket is breaking in nicely with some teacore showing on arms. The...

I once owned a Freenote sherpa-lined denim jacket that was top-notch in both material and construction. The fit/style just didn't work for me and their stuff is pricy, but I was impressed with the quality...

Very cool...Any clue what patch was removed from the back?

Yep me too. Counterintuitively, more out of the way up there and looks super cool....

WOW this is super cool. I hope a TFLer snagged it...

I've got a Ridley in black (not blackened brown) vicenza that's seen a lot of use and still looks very much black and has tons of character (creases, graining...)

I've added a couple pics showing the back color variation

Here are a couple. It is the standard Aero cafe racer tapered fit. Note I'm wearing a hoody which makes it a little snug but comfy; I'm about 5'10" 180