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RMC J24 zipper
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Biff42
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No I have not, but you could also go with a Riri #10/8 if you don't like the YKK. I would listen to Dena.
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Biff42
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1000%.
#10 or #8 Riris are great. Vanson used to put them on CW horsehide that would stop a 12-gauge slug. So are YKK Universals.
I had a #10 YKK on my RMC J-22. It didn’t look out of place and worked like a charm. I picked up a rebound in a like-new J-24L after I sold the J-22, and I’m already thinking about replacing that anemic little #5 Talon with a #10 Conmar even though I haven’t experienced any issues with it. The only thing stopping me is that I may end up selling it.
Hmm… I’ve only ever had a two-way on a straight-zip. I’m not sure I’d appreciate the functionality on a cross-zip, but I’ll defer to others.
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I believe @Bfd70 is getting or already gotten one installed on his J23. So he could tell you more.
It’s definitely more of a thing for straight zips. FWIW, it’s convenient if your j24 is a bit longer and you just want to make it more comfortable when seated or riding.
Bfd70
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I am currently in the process with great leathers. Jmax turned me on to it. I use the LW j23 on the bike a lot. It is long enough to just cover my (pants) belt. Being seated on the bike was creating a sharp fold about 2” up the jacket and i didnt like the way that looked. To be truly a functional a motorcycle jacket needs to hit above your belt or have a 2way.
Bfd70
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Just read back a few posts. The 2way is going on a Lost worlds. I had a standard zipper put on the rmc.
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What’s your go-to #10? I love the vintage repros/NOS but dang it I want reliability lol. I am a big fan of the beefy japanese Universal zippers that freenote cloth uses on their heavy duty jackets. But I would also love something two-way.
On an RC Hercules would a #8 be more appropriate?
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Dena will get you a very good #10. Honestly the 2-ways' can be a little more fiddly and just usually add expense, unless you really do intended to actively use it on the bike.
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Big #10 NOS Talons or new Riri.
I'm a big fan of two-way zips. Unfortunately, only one of my leather jackets has a zip like this. But if I ever need to replace the zips, I'll put a two-way zip in.
Bfd70
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Just got off the phone with Dena. Sounds like mine might be the last crosszip LW she works on. Jacket almost beat her.
Yes, she mentioned to me some time ago that thick leather is too tough to work (Vanson).
bigmanbigtruck
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Yeah I’ve seen other posts here mentioning the difficulty involved for her with their thick leather.
Being pedantic here, but specifically LW cross-zips? I’m not sure there’s any appreciable difference with an LW straight-zip but I could be wrong
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According to her cross tips are considerably harder
