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  1. M

    New Aero Premier Highwayman = Perfection

    Seconded, my Board Racer had standard CXL in the sleeve gussets and they were an awkward pinch point when the zips were closed.
  2. M

    Aero Leather is only a Business...

    Humanity & business are two separate things, for better and for worse. Sure you had an incident that was out of your hands and left you financially worse off, but at the end of the day as you have stated Aero are business who have to pay overheads, material costs, wages etc. The point of a...
  3. M

    Hookless Zipper help please!

    Pretty much anyone who has the fun of specifying an Aero jacket will always have to make the decision of Hookless vs Talon. It all comes down to if you want historical accuracy or not, Hookless do look very cool and very robust but if you’re either clumsy or not always paying full attention then...
  4. M

    Sleeve Zipper Placement

    Personal preference for me puts the zip in the sleeve seam, mainly for a cleaner look but in theory it is more likely to scratch any surface you rest your arms on. On the contrary I have an Alpinestars bike jacket with sleeve zips on the ‘front’ side (like the Aero Board Racer) and I don’t find...
  5. M

    Aero visit

    Emphasis on the “don’t overthink it” part. I probably drove Denny to the bottom of a bottle when tweaking my order by 1/4”..........yes I seriously was making 6mm alterations which would have likely been swallowed up by their 1/2” manufacturing tolerance anyway.
  7. M

    Aero visit

    This. If you have a rough idea what you want then great, but still keep an open mind and you may find something that suits you better. My first visit I had in my head that I wanted a Cafe/Board Racer jacket due to the simple look but wasn’t 100% sure which. After trying on both styles and...
  8. M

    Aero visit

    The two things to take from your visit: 1. Denny will personally advise you regarding your purchase. Everything from style to fit, leather, lining and hardware is all specced according to YOUR preference rather than what Denny would possibly want to sell you. It’s a no pressure environment...
  9. M

    Aero visit

    I doubt it really matters which machinist you get as they’re all extremely skilled in what they do, plus I’m not 100% sure you can ask for someone in particular to make your jacket (though could be wrong). You’ll be greeted by Denny on your visit so my ultimate advice is to take whatever advice...
  10. M

    Aero Leathers - timescale/process query

    They state 4 weeks as the average timescale, though this is subject to being shorter/longer depending on their backlog. When the jacket is ready they’ll contact you.
  11. M

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    There are numerous versions of the Perfecto jacket so I'm guessing you'll definitely find what you're looking for if you have your heart set on buying a Schott, plus they're 'off the rack' so you don't have to worry about waiting times. The only downside being they're made on a production line...
  13. M

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    Out of the box FQHH is very stiff and not the most pleasant thing to wear, however it does start to break in pretty quick once it warms up and there are plenty of people who will vouch for it becoming buttery soft after plenty of use. I can’t personally comment as I gave up after 4...
  14. M

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    To add to what Seb Lucas said: Think about what your main use of the jacket will be. Will it be just for going about your daily business or will you be riding in it? What kind of climate will you typical encounter when wearing it? What’s your frame/build? Remember that you can get advice from...
  15. M

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    From what I can understand the Ridley is a made by Aero but sold exclusively through Thurston Bros, it's basic fit is based on that of the Board Racer but follows the aesthetics of the J106. I understand Aero market a 'slim motorcycle' jacket which looks very similar but you won't see that...
  16. M

    Premier Highwayman Alternative Cuff Options

    I’m currently in talks with Denny regarding options for cuffs but still interesting to see what folk have requested. Any other folk who have had different cuffs fitted to their PHWM?
  17. M

    Premier Highwayman Alternative Cuff Options

    This is the thought I had and almost wish I had put some thought to it prior to the original order being placed. Whilst Denny from Aero stated their buttons won’t come off without a fight (and I can believe him), I’m not known for going easy on my outerwear (managed to destroy a pair of...
  19. M

    Premier Highwayman Alternative Cuff Options

    Agreed, I owned a Board Racer for a short period and moving the sleeve zips to the seam was a no-brainer.
  20. M

    Premier Highwayman Alternative Cuff Options

    I’m already in talks with Aero regarding it from a construction standpoint (neither affects construction significantly) but I was looking for some user feedback from people who’ve had to live with the choices. It’s definitely a PHWM that the replacement will be so I’m trying to see what...
  21. M

    Premier Highwayman Alternative Cuff Options

    I’ve tried searching but ‘aero cuff’ is too generic and floods with irrelevant results. Did changing the cuff affect the sleeve fit at all? I’m conscious that the button cuff allows the sleeve to maintain a slim profile all the way through so curious if having to change the cuff design meant...
  22. M

    Premier Highwayman Alternative Cuff Options

    Evening All, First thread so figured I'd make it a useful one! I'm currently in the middle of sorting out an order issue with Aero (I won't go in to the exact details but primarily nobody was directly at fault so I'm putting it down to experience). The jacket in question is an Aero Premier...
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