Guppy
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Cal-Leather
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technovox
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A couple more pics -- a recent Cal Leather find...
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roadking04
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Any pics or info of brand new Cal's? I would love to see some pics of these suckers straight out of the box (especially the horsehide).
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The only ones I have seen that new were on Cal’s FB and IG accounts. I posted a brown HH jacket picture a while back that was amazing.
roadking04
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I am surprised no one has ordered one of these bad boys brand new lately. I am not a big fan of the "police" jackets, but these are bad ass. Come on J, I know you are a big fan, I know you really need another one. lol.
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I’ve considered it, and may do it one day, but the vtg jackets are enough for now. You need to start a hunt for one in your size.
roadking04
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I love the way their leather ages. All the vintage pics have amazing patina. I am also surprised we don't see more Bates jackets on this forum. I think you are about the only member with one. I really liked the patina on that jacket.
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I actually sold it a few months back. And instantly regretted it. I am looking for another one...It seems that I have developed a small case of Tonitus lol.
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Pretty sure my brown one (also sold) was purchased from Regius. Before I knew he was our Regius.
Bates is one of my personal favorite jacket builders. Had quite a few over the years!
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jonbuilder
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I have a Bates I choose because the colors went with my Ducati Multistrada. Unfortunately at taged size 46, the jacket is too large on me. This is the only Bates I have handled. The jacket is well made with nice Steer hide, but I would place it in the same level as Cal Leather, Langlitz or Buco jackets I have handled. I believe my Bates is newer (late 60s or 70s) than the Cal Leather and Buco jacket I've handled.
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I do miss this guy...just a tad too snug in the end.
Gamma68
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I know this is the Cal Leather thread, but I have a Bates. Unlined racing shirt from 1968:
roadking04
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Really nice Gamma.
sweetfights
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Cal and Bates- Two top end leather jacket makers!!
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roadking04
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Is Cal still in business? I tried calling them a few times. It just rings and rings. No way to even leave a message.
I had the same experience. They still run an IG account, beyond that it doesn’t seem like they do much else.
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@ksozay , might know more? He's ordered a couple of jackets somewhat recently from Cal.
I have been trying to reach them a few months ago but never got a reply. The email they've replied to me through before doesn't exist anymore. I hope they're still in business. It'd be a damn shame to lose them...
I have been trying to reach them a few months ago but never got a reply. The email they've replied to me through before doesn't exist anymore. I hope they're still in business. It'd be a damn shame to lose them...
