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[torfjord]

phew, then I'm reassured lol
Thanks.
None of my jackets have shoulder gussets. Will be a complete new experience

Don't you have them in your aero cafe racer?
I have them in a Perfecto that must be at least ten years old and in my Brooks that are 60 years old. The elastic band is still holding up pretty well in both though the Brooks could probably benefit from having a new one installed.

 

[MrProper]

Don't you have them in your aero cafe racer?
I have them in a Perfecto that must be at least ten years old and in my Brooks that are 60 years old. The elastic band is still holding up pretty well in both though the Brooks could probably benefit from having a new one installed.

No, my Cafe Racer was without gussets. Although I don't really know why. Wasn't offered to me in the shop at the time. I already know why I prefer to hire the manufacturer directly lol
The new Sheene will have gussets and so will my 5* Cafe Racer

 

[Goel]

Looks like I'll be using that Horween Vermont for my next leather... still not sure about using a full veg tan though. For anyone that's used this stuff, what do you treat it with?

 

[Khilij]

My Question is: are there any resources where I can find the history behind the motorcycle jacket and how it evolved through the ages? Any and all forms of media are appreciated.

 

[Bahabp100]

My Question is: are there any resources where I can find the history behind the motorcycle jacket and how it evolved through the ages? Any and all forms of media are appreciated.

Rin Tanaka has many books on the subject . Many , many - this is just one
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-J...=1&keywords=rin+tanaka&qid=1615397378&sr=8-13

 

[58panheadfan]

Rin Tanakas books: little text, but excellent pictures that show the evolution of leather jackets

Motorcycle Jackets: A Century of Leather Design
Motorcycle Jackets: Ultimate Bikers's Fashions
Harley-Davidson Book of Fashions 1910s-1950s

 

[Khilij]

Rin Tanaka's works look like just the thing I was looking for! Thank you!

 

[JMax]

Rin Tanaka's works look like just the thing I was looking for! Thank you!

Great books. These are cool too...

https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Archives-LEATHER-JACKET-JAPANESE/dp/4777931269

 

[Riu]

Has anybody seen a Levis jacket like this one? If yes, what type is it?

 

[Jin431]

Has anybody seen a Levis jacket like this one? If yes, what type is it?

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If you want zippers, say no more lol

 

[TG3]

Has anybody seen a Levis jacket like this one? If yes, what type is it?

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It's called the "Zipper-tron 9000". Wow that's a lot of zippers lol

 

[dwilson]

It has the same number of zippers as this Iron Heart leather https://www.ironheart.co.uk/jackets/ihj-54-blk.html#/572-colour-black/835-size-s

I think it just looks way worse on this jacket since there isn't any fabric covering up any part of the zipper. I guess the IH one has the "back" zippers on the side too which hides those.

 

[Jin431]

It has the same number of zippers as this Iron Heart leather https://www.ironheart.co.uk/jackets/ihj-54-blk.html#/572-colour-black/835-size-s

I think it just looks way worse on this jacket since there isn't any fabric covering up any part of the zipper. I guess the IH one has the "back" zippers on the side too which hides those.

That's true, never really liked the zipper teeth being exposed other than on the main zipper itself.

 

[navetsea]

I wonder if that jacket meant for bicycling though, perhaps the back zip will expand a gusset to give extra movement room for pedalling, and a that gusset is made from reflective material to add visibility from behind or something that explains the length.

 

[Riu]

If you want zippers, say no more lol

Haha, I have never seen anything like that, let alone a Levis...

 

[Jin431]

Haha, I have never seen anything like that, let alone a Levis...

I'll echo that that will look a whole lot better if those zippers aren't so exposed lol

 

[jfan]

What do you guys this of this fit?
Thurston says -0.5 inch length and if I really want shorter sleeves -0.25inch.

 

[Jin431]

What do you guys this of this fit?
Thurston says -0.5 inch length and if I really want shorter sleeves -0.25inch.

Congrats on getting a new jacket. Great start, the fit jacket they sent you is close to your real size. Sleeve length looks great maybe you can go 0.25"-3/8" longer to account for creasing, back length maybe needs to be 0.25-0.5 shorter. But it all depends on your personal preference at the end of the day lol

A few questions for you:
Is that a Thedi? What leather will you be using? Will this be a layering jacket or will it be a trim fit?

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

What do you guys this of this fit?
Thurston says -0.5 inch length and if I really want shorter sleeves -0.25inch.

could be a touch shorter but I think that's a winner. All the waiting, back and forth, etc. over a half inch??? forget it and enjoy now.

 

[jfan]

Congrats on getting a new jacket. Great start, the fit jacket they sent you is close to your real size. Sleeve length looks great maybe you can go 0.25"-3/8" longer to account for creasing, back length maybe needs to be 0.25-0.5 shorter. But it all depends on your personal preference at the end of the day lol

A few questions for you:
Is that a Thedi? What leather will you be using? Will this be a layering jacket or will it be a trim fit?

Was planning to get this jacket: https://thedi-leathers.com/product/mtc-127996/
With bruciato horsehide.
After see how the back is little puffy it might be better to get: https://thedi-leathers.com/product/mtc-10075/

Hmm maybe I'll keep the same sleeve length. I haven't had a quality leather jacket, only have a deerskin flathead that is too soft, where the creases shorten the sleeve.