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ProteinNerd · Jan 17, 2017

I love the Brooks cafe racer.
Its just a little too similar to the J-100 to need one though.

Monitor · Jan 17, 2017

I know what you mean and yeah, that's normal. Depends what kind of pants you wear but I really wouldn't worry about it. The zipper on this style is supposed to end just above the beltline. It's an MC jacket after all.

sickboysick · Jan 17, 2017

thanks, Monitor, that's what I was hoping to hear. It really is perfect when sitting down and fits like a second skin, way better fit than the Schott 530 I just got a couple weeks back. Wish I'd found this forum sooner, I would have saved a lot of money, but probably just spent more.....hahaha

Seb Lucas · Jan 17, 2017

Yep, part of the pattern. Many jackets do this so you have better movement down there. I think it looks great on a cafe racer.

sickboysick · Jan 17, 2017

yeah, I understand the reason for the shortened zip and it's one of the reasons I was drawn to the brooks style. I'm looking to get a 2-way zip installed on my 530, for the same effect. It's just the way it looks that's gonna take some getting used to I guess. I appreciate the feedback guys! I'll still try and get a pic up this evening!

Monitor · Jan 17, 2017

This is just right if I am to be asked.

sickboysick · Jan 17, 2017

I agree but my zipper is about an inch higher than that. Maybe I just need some jeans with a higher rise or it may not even be noticeable with my shirt untucked.

Monitor · Jan 17, 2017

The guy is leaning down a bit but either way, don't worry about it.

bn1966 · Jan 17, 2017

Wondered about this feature myself at first but now really like it

sickboysick · Jan 17, 2017

thanks guys, makes me feel a lot better about it. It's with out a doubt the best fitting leather jacket I've ever owned. I'm not a slim guy so I was worried the 46 wouldn't work after reading some other posts about sizing up. A 48 would probably give me some more room for layering but the 46 is fine with a tshirt and oxford underneath, plus I live in Mississippi, so no real need for heavy layers.

bn1966 · Jan 17, 2017

Lovely jackets,

My favourite and currently only Moto jacket, just love the simplicity of the design

robrinay · Jan 17, 2017

Monitor said:
Do Brooks' have the elastic band holding the action back in place?

Mine does but it's a red and black labelled Brooks

Monitor · Jan 17, 2017

robrinay said:
Mine does but it's a red and black labelled Brooks

That one's super cool!

Surferbruce · Jan 17, 2017

Monitor thanks man, that's me in the pic. Love my Brooks!

sickboysick · Jan 17, 2017

Surferbruce, that's a great fit. Did you find yours hits a little above the belt line also, leaving a gap?

Monitor · Jan 18, 2017

Surferbruce said:
Monitor thanks man, that's me in the pic. Love my Brooks!

And how could you not!

Yours is one photo I weight the fit of my CR's against to see if I've done right.

Pdxgeo · Jan 18, 2017

Look at the OP photos. Same detail sounds like.

sickboysick · Jan 18, 2017

I apologize for the poor photo but it's the best I have for now. It'll fit even better when I drop the winter weight. Opinions are welcome!

tmitchell59 · Jan 18, 2017

They are nice jackets. They do fit well in the right size. They made them in all sizes. They turned out a ton, but they are great jackets. This simple Jacket is my favorite.

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Surferbruce · Jan 19, 2017

sickboysick said:
Surferbruce, that's a great fit. Did you find yours hits a little above the belt line also, leaving a gap?

I wear pretty low rise modern fit jeans and mine is just like the foto shows, maybe only a half inch higher max if i stand really straight.

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