Vintage Motorcycle Clothing

[Stearmen]

Here is a nice little sight showing late 40s early 50s American motorcycle clothing. Notice some of the racers are in short sleeves. The first photo is the best! http://theselvedgeyard.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/photography-of-bob-magill-epic-images-of-american-motorcycling/

 

[Peacoat]

Cool.

 

[Feraud]

I subscribe to the blog and enjoy the updates that arrive in my inbox.
There are plenty of old school "real men" topics with great photos and no whiff of irony.

 

[too much coffee]

Thanks for posting that Stearmen. Sometimes I wish we never "progressed" beyond that era.

Regards,
coffee

 

[Man of Vintage]

Yep, great blog indeed.

 

[SkyCapt.]

Oh! the time when the young just expressed their individuality, and not the current commercialized fake counterculture of today.

 

[rocketeer]

A great site I have to admit I clicked on the link to Linda Vaughn, Miss Golden Shifter to re live my Hot Rod magazine days when I wasnt quite old enough to appreciate her enough.

 

[Stearmen]

Reproduction Motorcycle Clothing

Just found this sight. Some nice vintage reproduction motorcycle clothing. Really like the kidney belts! http://www.goldenagemotorcycleclothing.com/

 

[Dinerman]

I saw these in person today. Really nice looking custom made shawl collar motorcycle jackets.
http://www.goldenagemotorcycleclothing.com/coats.htm

 

[Baron Kurtz]

There's no mention of how much they cost. Anyone know?

 

[Dinerman]

It's on the pricing page (which is a bit hard to find. Not the best website or presentation of the goods). $1250.
Talked to the guy today, tried one on. Made to measure in Baltimore, MD. Horsehide. Shearling and corduroy lining.
The leather isn't super heavy- more of a midweight horse. Detailing, construction and materials all felt pretty spot on to me.

 

[Stearmen]

I actually kind of like their cloth jacket better then the leather!