The Bates Corner

[AeroFan_07]

It's the same with Cal-Leathers. They are still in business, but I seldom hear about new purchases from TFL members. The vintage stuff is what people want here, at least It's what I want.

So I spoke with one of the folks who work there. Like Wesco boots and Langlitz leathers, they have too much work and not enough help. They stated I could place a deposit and get into the production Queue, but likely 6-10 months before a jacket woudl be built. They are still very much popular as others have indicated, however I have never handled any other Bates than the 50 - 60 year old one I started this thread with.

 

[Aloysius]

Turns out Bates HQ is pretty close to a relative I'm visiting for a wedding, so I might drop by there.

I think @dudewuttheheck might be from the area if I'm not mistaken. Have you visited Bates?

 

[Biff42]

Cal is still in business but a new CHP from them is nearly $2000, and workwear cosplayers are only okay with that kind of price if it's made in Japan, labeled Himel, or sold at Standard & Strange lol.

Admittedly, I'm a cosplayer today, but I've become smitten with motorcycles. I want to buy one in the next year or so.

 

[Aloysius]

Admittedly, I'm a cosplayer today, but I've become smitten with motorcycles. I want to buy one in the next year or so.

Ha, I’m not disparaging non-riders. I’m just talking about the behavior patterns of workwear culture.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Turns out Bates HQ is pretty close to a relative I'm visiting for a wedding, so I might drop by there.

I think @dudewuttheheck might be from the area if I'm not mistaken. Have you visited Bates?

I have not yet as I'm not an actual rider, but I do plan on visiting the shop at some point just in hope to see some of the history