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    Is a Half-Belt a Good Motorcycle Jacket?

    Can someone explain the half-belt style jacket to me. It slimming and all, but what's it designed for? An A2 or a Perfecto, I understand where they're coming from; but with a half-belt, I'm totally clueless. Grouse hunting? The reason I'm asking is that I'm thinking about a colder weather...
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    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    At least I'm on the left coast, you guys have three extra hours of agony.
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    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    After Dinner???? NOW he tells us?????????? This guy has helped me out a lot, but one has limits. :mad:;)
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    Aero lhb project warm lining advice

    When I see a reference to wool lining, is this what we're talking about? Am I correct in understanding that this is less warm than alpaca? Does is go: shearling, short shearling, alpaca, wool as pictured, then even less warm. Where does quilting come in on this??
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    Every mention of Alexander Leathers has been completely eliminated from the forum!?

    Nobody asked me, but it was getting a little wiggy.
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    using the coat hook strap on the A2 ok?

    It's fair to assume that if you were going to get in a plane and maybe not come back, you'd have a different take on stuff like that. To me, the hanging strap represents that mindset.
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    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    Of course I'm right: I'm always right! (quoting Victor R. Gook the patriarch of my favorite old time radio show, "Vic and Sade"). My gift to you: check out episodes 211, 218, 221 and 223 on the link below. "You'll have so much enjoyment, you'll never forget it!" http://vicandsade.com/
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    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    I kid you not. I seriously think you should open it Saturday. It's not fair to compare it to other presents, because that's really not what it is. If I was your son or brother and I gave you a nice gift for the holidays, I'd be a little bent out of shape if it was held up in any way next to...
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    What' the Scoop on (Filson's) Wool Vests?

    I recently learned of Filson here and am intrigued with these vests as a base layer under a leather jacket (especially on a bike). I don't have a problem with a Patagonia/Polartec style fleece vest and a fellow FL'er suggested a Patagonia down base layer. I'm just curious about these vests. I...
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    Aero highwayman arrived

    I think it's gorgeous with a spot on fit, too. But I still wanna know what do you think about it? I always like to hear the backstory. What you were thinking when you got it? What ecological niche is it going to fill in your jacket trousseau? What are your big plans for it? I really like...
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    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    I was thinking of a motorcycle jacket with a shearling lining but Alan dissuaded my by saying that it would be just too physically heavy; impractically so.
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    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    After all this build-up, I expect pix of the wrapping being torn, your face the instant you see the jacket, you outside in the jacket and your p.j.'s etc. You owe us.
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    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    I couldn't help myself. Also, I don't really understand the whole "thickness of the hide" concept. Alan gave me a sample of the leather he used and, when you compare it to the finished jacket, it seems like nothing.
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    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    I don't know why you have to torture yourself (but if it makes you happy there's a "Mr. S" URL on my thread).;) P.S. I made a few decisions and am going to call Alan about my project. Meanwhile, WHAT'S IN THAT BOX??? If you want to drive yourself crazy that's one thing, but to post and leave...
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    New Jacket from Johnson Leathers

    My impression is that they can replace an Aero on your zipper.
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    New Jacket from Johnson Leathers

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    Question About Jackets with a Belt Around Waist

    Thanks for the heads-up on Barini. Truth told, I ride a Vespa so I don't have these tank issues.
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    Question About Jackets with a Belt Around Waist

    I'm not crazy about straps on the side, although I know a lot of jackets have them. I had them on an Enfield I sold. I think thing the more circumference covered by the belt, the more the bunching effect is distributed. The only jacket where I really like the side belts is a Highwayman type...
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    Question About Jackets with a Belt Around Waist

    I'm considering one more decidedly warm jacket for on and off the bike. (You east coast guys have a different thermostat than me. When it's in the 50's I'm ready for shearling.) I think when I put on a leather jacket, it's usually zipped (at least at the bottom); but sometimes I'll wear it...
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    Zip Sleeves on the Outer Wrist

    The pic is from "Born to Run;" but this isn't about Bruce worship. I'm not even a fan. I was just wondering if anyone on a custom jacket, and not necessarily a Perfecto/biker type, ever had the wrist zips put in on the outside. I think it's sort of old fashioned and kind of decorative...

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