New arrival: A custom Lost Worlds Easy Ryder Cafe Racer

[f2002q]

Howdy Loungers, I posting my new acquisition, a custom LW Easy Ryder Cafe Racer jacket in black heavy horsehide. The custom bit is that I replaced the mandarin collar with an A-2 snap down collar. It came out outstanding! This is my second LW jacket, so sizing was a breeze since Stu already had my measurements.

I went with the Talon #10 brass paperclip zipper for the front and brass Talon #6 zippers for pockets and sleeves. The brass color gives this one a real moto look. Just the zipper choices reduced the price considerably compared to the Crowns. I have the Crown on my Appalachian, and while beautiful, they are kinda of a PIA. I’m always being extra careful not bust them, like I could, but still. I also got the hanging chain deleted since I will never use it to hand this beast. I haven’t weighed yet, but it's north of 8 lb. The one thing that stands out is the back panel has some awesome grain!!!

The leather is their heaviest horsehide and right now it is a piece of plywood but it will mold real good once tamed. It fits me perfectly, much better than my Vanson Enfield, which I will be posting for sale here in a few.

My original choice was a Suburban jacket, but that had a few things I didn’t like. For example the lack of gussett in the sleeves, which is not really displayed on their website. It also didn’t have a wind flap or zippered pockets. I asked Stu to alter it, but it was going to cost a lot and it would just have butchered a fine jacket. I saw this one and with a collar replacement, it’s everything I wanted. I wish it had a second chest pocket, but hey, win some loose some.

Now for the pics:

 

[Khilij]

Looks awesome!

 

[thor]

Congratulations on obtaining your “grail jacket”. She’s a real beauty! The break in is half the fun. Keep us updated on how it goes.

 

[AeroFan_07]

One of the best jackets ever posted here!

Amazing in every respect, and I really love it with the collar!

On Edit: I actually like this design best with just one upper chest pocket, on the Wearer's Left-hand side, just like you have yours.

 

[cnjackson]

Gorgeous jacket!

 

[Bennarion]

It looks cool
Congratulations

 

[barnabus]

That looks like an absolute monster.

Please update this thread in fifty years time when it's started to break in.

 

[f2002q]

That looks like an absolute monster.

Please update this thread in fifty years time when it's started to break in.

I like the break-in part the best. The ball and chain was taking the fit pictures and she tells me to put my arms down. I told her I can't, the arm are where the jacket wants them to be.

This is the first jacket that is very stiff but I have complete mobility. I could actually raise my arms up!!! In a few years, when it starts to break-in, it should fit perfectly.

I must say Lost Worlds' pattern is amazing, even better than the Vanson models.

 

[heehaw3]

Looks great!

 

[Peacoat]

It looks great. But you are a better man than I am to get the heavyweight LW. Break in will be on down the road a ways.

 

[f2002q]

It looks great. But you are a better man than I am to get the heavyweight LW. Break in will be on down the road a ways.

What can I say, I'm a sucker for punishment. This is my second LW in heavyweight HH, and I tell you, it feels like "victory" knowing that if I fall from my bike, I will be protected. The day I can raise my arms above my head with the jacket on, I will celebrate!!!

By the way, I put that beast on the scale, and it registered 8 lb 3 oz

 

[f2002q]

One of the best jackets ever posted here!

Amazing in every respect, and I really love it with the collar!

On Edit: I actually like this design best with just one upper chest pocket, on the Wearer's Left-hand side, just like you have yours.

I don’t really mind the single chest pocket and I thought about asking Stu to put one on the other side, but every time you ask him to modify anything, he wants lots of $$$. So I limited by changes to one, the collar.

 

[AeroFan_07]

I don’t really mind the single chest pocket and I thought about asking Stu to put one on the other side, but every time you ask him to modify anything, he wants lots of $$$. So I limited by changes to one, the collar.

Facts. Well said. Good choice.