This one wasn't mine (Technovox.)
Although I wish it belonged to me!
So I thought it might be helpful if we could list the basic differences between the various J-100s offered (nice to have options to fit various body types.) I don't want to hi-jack the thread, but since we're on the subject...here’s what I’ve got so far, gleaned from your fit conversations and experiences out there. Feel free to correct, add, or modify:
RMC- Shorter style body, narrow sleeves, peaked shoulder seams, flat angle between neck and shoulder, zippers on top of sleeves, offers smooth Shinki Horsehide
Diamond Dave- longer style body, wider sleeves, steep angle between neck and shoulder seam, zippers on top of sleeves, offers grainy Shinki Horsehide
Goodwear-- longer style body, wider sleeves, steep angle between neck and shoulder seam, zippers on bottom of sleeves, offers grainy Shinki Horsehide,
Aero Board Racer- Shorter style body, narrow sleeves, flat angle between neck and shoulder, zippers on top of sleeves, offers Italian Horsehide
Himel Kensington- Longer style body, narrow sleeves, drop front, steep angle between neck and shoulder, zippers on top of sleeves (exposed wrists), offers grainy Shinki Horsehide.
Sound about right?
So I thought it might be helpful if we could list the basic differences between the various J-100s offered (nice to have options to fit various body types.) I don't want to hi-jack the thread, but since we're on the subject...here’s what I’ve got so far, gleaned from your fit conversations and experiences out there. Feel free to correct, add, or modify:
RMC- Shorter style body, narrow sleeves, peaked shoullder seams, flat angle between neck and shoulder, zippers on top of sleeves, offers smooth Shinki Horsehide
Diamond Dave- longer style body, wider sleeves, steep angle between neck and shoulder seam, zippers on top of sleeves, offers grainy Shinki Horsehide
Goodwear-- longer style body, wider sleeves, steep angle between neck and shoulder seam ( I think), zippers on bottom of sleeves, offers grainy Shinki Horsehide,
Aero Board Racer- Shorter style body, narrow sleeves, flat angle between neck and shoulder, zippers on top of sleeves, offers Italian Vicenza Horsehide
Himel Kensington- Longer style body, narrow sleeves, drop front, steep angle between neck and shoulder, zippers on top of sleeves (exposed wrists), offers grainy Shinki Horsehide.
Sound about right?
This is a great idea for its own thread!!!!!
So my first question is how does one define exactly what is a Buco J-100? It seems to me that John Chapman's iteration is derived from the cafe racer model made by California Sportswear rather than the Buco J-100? Both John's and Aero's cafe racer designs have the zip sleeves in the back, whereas the Buco J-100's in front. I think that Aero's Board Racer is a derivative of the Buco J-100 (sort of) and has its zip sleeves in front rather than the back. Expert input anyone?
The Buco J-100 has some very specific characteristics that separate it from other similar longer styled moto jackets.
Mandarin collar with single snap.
2 horizontal chest pockets.
No side pockets.
Sleeve zips on the top of the arm unlike most Cafe Racers now that have them underneath.
No action back or shoulder gussets.
Straight yoke on the back.
Front main zip that ends at belt level yet jacket extends further down the body for approx 3-4 inches.
There are quite a few out there that come VERY close but have a few slight differences, some of the original 60's Brooks Cafe Racers are similar but have a slightly different (longer) collar and an action back. The Aero Board Racer is also very similar but has angled chest pockets, longer collar strap and a different back configuration.
The other Buco characteristic is the the front zipper that appears to stop 3-4" short of the bottom of the hem so as not to cause the jacket to bunch up at the bottom while riding (or sitting).
The other Buco characteristic is the the front zipper that appears to stop 3-4" short of the bottom of the hem so as not to cause the jacket to bunch up at the bottom while riding (or sitting).