Lewis Leathers' Universal Racer MK1 Repro

[Deleted member 16736]

Has anybody else seen this yet? Modeled after an archival late 1930's MC jacket in their collection. In premium cowhide or sheep leather (I like the cowhide). Looks like a terrific jacket. I don't ride, but I'm considering buying it. Curious what your thoughts are...

http://lewisleathers.com/productinfo.html?code=UVR1-jak

 

[Metatron]

My thoughts are that I love it. Incredible design. Expensive though!

 

[Deleted member 16736]

My thoughts are that I love it. Incredible design. Expensive though!

It's in the price range. Top-notch cowhide jackets are approaching $1000 now. I don't mind paying for quality.

 

[Metatron]

Well, provided it's made in England, I can't really fault the pricing, as you say, you are paying for quality. Again, just to comment on the look of it, I think it's in a league of it's own, classic and dynamic at the same time.

 

[ButteMT61]

Love the jacket, on the right bike. Hate the name

 

[rocketeer]

In my opinion sheep leather is one of the poorer quality leathers for jackets. Most bargain basement leathers are made from napper lamb, I remember lots of cheap motorcycle leathers from the 1970s being made from this, Lewis jackets being considerably more expensive.
Then again, you say you dont ride, lamb is a very supple leather requiring very little wear to break in.
Looks like George Formby could wear this in 'No Limit', the great pre-war motorcycle TT comedy film
J

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Apparently, sheep's leather was used on vintage LL jackets. Anyway, I emailed them and they said horsehide is coming by the end of the year. You can get on their contact list if you send Derek (the owner) an email.

 

[Edward]

Nice looking jacket. Most LLs are too Sixties for my tastes, but I really do like that one.

 

[Sloan1874]

I notice Aero have done a similar custom job, looks like an adaptation of a radjacke. It's on their Japanese store website: http://aeroleatherclothingjapan.com/gallery#

 

[IXL]

I would really like to have one of those in cowhide. Reminds me of dear old Dad.

 

[AviatorBRZ]

I definetely could wear a jacket like that.
Interesting that it have a folded area similar to the jacket from Aviator movie.
Maybe an trend fashion from that Era.