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  1. technovox

    Colorful cafe racer thread

    Great idea for a thread. I'll bite... First up is my padded flat track Bates aka "Garry" with 2 Rs, vintage Bates patch, and a big road scar on the back.
  2. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I've been looking at this one. Definitely not a "6 Panel" back. Not even sure it's a Cal Leather. But it's still a cool looking padded cafe for a somewhat reasonable price.
  3. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I like the leather, the style...and the lining. But I've found that wool blanket lining to be very uncomfortable for daily wear. I'd say nay.
  4. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Thanks for the link. Nice Langlitz. It does look kind of green...or very dirty. I had a Langlitz Green label a few years ago. Sadly, way too small for me. The Green labels I've seen have a slightly different design.
  5. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Curious...Where did you see the Green Label Langlitz? Not finding any on the bay...
  7. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Gwen is really amazing with restoring the leather on vintage Cals. She brought my Cafe Racer back to life. She has a restoration technique, if I remember correctly, where she saturates the leather in some kind of leather restorer and then stores the jacket in a black bag in the heat for a while...
  8. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    "Picked up my latest Cal today from the Cal shop after some much needed love. Post some pics tomorrow. Wow, just wow is all I'll say." Can't wait to see some pics of the Cal. Which one?
  9. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I'm a big fan of those vintage "Tailored by Bates" jackets...and this ABC jacket was one of the earlier jackets made before the company was sold to become Bates. It may be a bit overpriced, and one of those colors you either love or hate...but a size this large rarely comes up. EBAY Link here.
  10. technovox

    Aero Sheene made of unfinished horsehide

    Love to see some photos of your highwayman...I'm curious how the unfinished HH develops over time in both color and wear.
  11. technovox

    Aero Sheene made of unfinished horsehide

    Thanks for posting your new Sheene. Likewise, I've been looking for a natural leather for a new Sheene. I was originally considering the natural Vic, but the Vic just lacks the depth of the natural CXL. And the CXL is too thick for this climate...(Too bad Aero doesn't offer deerhide, or elk. Or...
  13. technovox

    WTB: Vintage Racer Style Jacket with Padding, 42 or 44

    I have a vintage horsehide Cal Leather 6 panel with padding in a size 42-44 that's just been hanging in my closet. PM me if you're interested.
  14. technovox

    Any guesses as to the maker of this cafe racer?

    Mine is a size 44, but it fits more like a size 42. One of the things I like most on these Passaic are the longer sleeves.
  15. technovox

    Cal-Leathers Shop Visit, Ventura CA.

    This classic CL CHP is like wearing armor...
  16. technovox

    Cal-Leathers Shop Visit, Ventura CA.

    And another vintage padded CL Cafe...I was going to sell it off, but glad it's still around.
  17. technovox

    Cal-Leathers Shop Visit, Ventura CA.

    Good to see Cal Leather getting some attention. Long overdue. Gwen is a miracle worker when it comes to repairing the CL vintage jackets...and such a wealth of archival info. The trip to her shop in Ventura is well worth the effort. I hope they get more business. Here's a CL Cafe that Gwen...
  19. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Nice find. And I like the San Francisco connection. I just wish the sleeves were longer...they're always too short on these vintage jackets.
  20. technovox

    Levis vintage Steerhide Shorthorn Type 3 Jacket

    Wish I knew more about it...really a beautiful hide and cut on this jacket. Totally regret selling it, but the closet just got too full. I'm thinking mid to late 70's possibly. Just a guess.
  21. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    There's been a number of vintage Bates flat tracker cafe racers showing up lately...here's another one. So cool! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bates-Custom-Motorcycle-Racing-Suit-Jacket-Pants-Cafe-Leather-Flat-Track-Vtg-60s-/254889844025?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
  22. technovox

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Love these vintage Bates flat track cafe racers...this one looks like the real deal! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Leather-Motorcycle-Bates-Jacket-/313438552960?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
  23. technovox

    4 Mid Western Sport Togs Deerskin Jackets 42/44

    Looks like the same style and label of the jacket I sold a couple of weeks ago here on the FDL...except mine was in off-white. The Deerskin is very thick and supple on these! (Link to the original ad below. Mine is Sold.)...

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