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  1. John Warr

    Strapless B3 ?

    I don't have a "before and after" but I have a couple of pictures of the strap area showing the "made good" and the new straps - and no old stitch holes or other witness marks from original straps. (I am not a photographer)
  2. John Warr

    Strapless B3 ?

    Anyone ever seen a "strapless" B3 ? We have one in from a client at the minute - yes, we are still working :-) - which has no sign of original waist straps. No sign at all. At some point in it's life, someone has RIVETED a pair of straps on there which we have removed & made good but that gave...
  3. John Warr

    What do you use to shave?

    I use one of these. But I appear to have 8 or 9 :)
  4. John Warr

    Lewis Leathers jacket

    If anyone comes across a source of those buckles (even at a not-so-reasonable price) I think I would have half a dozen.
  5. John Warr

    Lewis Leathers jacket

    Thanks Thanks Andy, the date is as I thought - just as the Lightning supply dried up. Strange that the Clix zip is two-way. The jacket is simply not long enough to need that feature. I am convinced that I once found a web page with good pictures of vintage jackets - probably belonging to a...
  7. John Warr

    Lewis Leathers jacket

    We just had this land on our work bench. The owner has had it since the early 1970s (he took it in exchange for a top-end rebuild on a Norton Dominator). It is in fabulous condition. The zip is a 2-way Clix (and looks original) but the pocket zips are all 5 ball Lightnings. The sleeve linings...
  8. John Warr

    How to Fold A Puggaree

    Damnation. It appears to be AWOL from their site. Anyone have a copy I can beg ? I have a naked slouch in need of one. :-)
  9. John Warr

    Has any one come across the brand 'Matchless' jackets?

    Oh look. Another one with LOOOONG sleeves. 5" too long. What is that all about ? The customer is not a particularly strange shape. :-)
  10. John Warr

    The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Leather Jacket

    I have probably posted this link before. The subject matter is heavily biased towards motorcycle leathers with a bit of info on flying kit...and I own to having an interest - it is strictly our personal view... http://www.bysonleather.co.uk/BYSON%20LEATHER%20AboutLeathers.htm
  11. John Warr

    The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Leather Jacket

    You are quite right, bags tend to get away with it - although we have seen a couple of big cases for brass instruments where they have failed - and both times on the curve- It is on people that they tend to go. Such awkward shapes, and not always that careful. Damn them :)
  13. John Warr

    The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Leather Jacket

    We see the two zip thing on 1 piece race suits. Some riders like them. Those zips are usually straight though. This is because zips do not like being curved. Might just get away with it with nylon coil zips which are a bit more tolerant but we see a lot of failed metal tooth zips where they are...
  14. John Warr

    The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Leather Jacket

    Speaking as a wearer of motorcycle jackets I would say that simplicity is your friend. Seams and stitch lines are weak points. WHEN you come off, not IF you come off, simplicity makes good quality repairs easier (read cheaper) and good construction should limit the amount of damage to the...
  15. John Warr

    Help with Aero jacket fit

    Frankly it is not easy to say from pictures. It looks as if there is a lot of spare above the elbows however, so I would GUESS that the sleeves are a tad long. Don't get them shortened from the bottom if they do turn out inconveniently long. It usually means shortening the zip which rarely...
  16. John Warr

    Has any one come across the brand 'Matchless' jackets?

    We have just had one in to alter (shorten sleeves). As a fashion jacket you get what you pay for. Or less. If you were thinking about riding a motorcycle in one, I would advise agin' it. Monitor has it about right.
  17. John Warr

    Has anyone been able to stretch an aero for length?

    No.Just NO. You will never stretch a leather jacket by any appreciable amount in a controlled way. If you are stuck with it you have two choices. You can sell it on or have it professionally altered. That is about your lot.
  19. John Warr

    Fabric kanaljacke

    This is neither navy nor dark blue. More olive drab. The RiRi zip tapes are faun.
  20. John Warr

    Fabric kanaljacke

    I assume that is the case.
  21. John Warr

    Fabric kanaljacke

    I have edited & it worked for me. Give it another go :-)
  22. John Warr

    Fabric kanaljacke

    A customer has brought in a jacket for minor work I thought the group might be interested in. I would certainly be interested in any comments or information. it is of fabric construction with a fleece lining & fur collar. It is belted and has two collar straps & used to button up the front. At...
  23. John Warr

    Show us your motorcycles!

    I have had the Harley re-sprayed, powder coated & a stainless exhaust made.....

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