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    My new Aero A2-38-1711-P in FQHH

    Nice jacket. I ordered an Aero back in September 2011. Glad to see someone is getting theirs in a respectable amount of time...
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    Aero Leather J106 Question

    Ouch, that just hurts ;) Butte and I will try not to take it too hard. By the way, I think I would like to send you guys at Insurrection my CHPs jacket for the evaluation of a couple of mods to get it right...as long as your OK with jacket greater than size 44:)
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    Purpose of harness in harness boots

    Personally, I think the original intent of the harness straps were to reinforce the top side of the heel and the instep to sort of clinch the foot to minimize "walking out of the boot". However, the only boots that I have seen that actually come close to making use of this idea are Viberg's 98...
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    Jacket Fit Opinion - Schott 689 HH Jacket

    Looks like a proper fit to me. For a purely MC jacket that is used specifically to ride, I prefer the bottom of the jacket not to go past the bottom of my beltline in the front, but that is assuming the jacket has a drop back that buys an inch or two of extra length. Your 689 HH does not, so I...
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    Where to score a Jet Black A2

    I second the Fox Creek suggestion. They sell quality product, have great service, and the price is fair. If you don't like the fit, just return it. If you don't like the fit because the 54 fits bagging around your torso but fits well in the shoulders and chest, you can return it and request they...
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    What do you think of Fox Creek Leather Jackets?

    I have a Fox Creek Vented Bomber. Fox Creek will work you if their stock jackets will not fit you the way you need. It's a 3-month wait and you can have the jacket length, sleeve length, etc. changed. I ended up having a combination size made. On their recommendation based on my feedback from...
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    New Steer HWM

    I swore to myself I would never buy another used or off-the-shelf jacket...only made to measure since I have such an odd build and always end up disappointed...but I like the jacket. What's the measurement across the bottom?
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    New Steer HWM

    Sorry Butte, I meant it would fit me if it were 2" - 3" shorter...then I might be interested. Definitely not too long for you.
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    New Steer HWM

    As usual...the chest, arms, and shoulders are good to go, the length is 2"-3" too long. For me at least...
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    Jacket Repair and Restoration...

    Mojo, here's a couple of links to photos of me wearing the jacket. Hopefully you guys can help. http://s1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/bishoffw/?action=view&current=frontviewjacket.jpg http://s1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/bishoffw/?action=view&current=Backviewjacket.jpg
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    Jacket Repair and Restoration...

    Mojo, I have a jacket modeled on a 1940's CHP jacket. The collar is patterned to accommodate a police officer wearing a tie. This leaves a large gap at the top of the front zip and air flows in. I love the jacket, but this has to be fixed. Any idea if you guys could modify the top of the front...
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    Were there no 6'2" people born before the 1950's?

    To one-up the tall guys...Try being built like a tall guy, and then take away about 3-4 inches in torso length. That's me...5'10", 22" shoulders, 27" arms, 47" chest, 34" waist...and get this...a back length of 23" collar hem to belt line. So I search and search like the tall guys...and when...
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    How do I "break in" heavy horsehide?

    The very reason I ordered my Aero FQHH jacket at a length that stops at the middle of my beltline. Not sure your problem can be resolved by breaking in the jacket:(
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    White's Chrome excel leather

    Chromexcel has "pull up " character and is heavier but more subtle than the Semi-Dress brown. You made the right call by going with the Chromexcel. I have a pair of Semi-Dress in British Tan which is a nice medium-dark brown with some pull up. However, I over oiled them in the beginning and...
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    Score! New Motorcycle Jacket that fits.

    Yep, my jacket is basically identical to the Lost Worlds CHP jacket, only a stripped down version. I thought about the collar accommodating a tie might hold some truth based on a line in Lost Worlds description that reads, "All the desirable features in one classic: Extended, reinforced kidney...
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    Score! New Motorcycle Jacket that fits.

    Funny, I considered buying Windward's Windward he had for sale a week or so ago...man, that reads weird;)
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    Score! New Motorcycle Jacket that fits.

    Here's part of the seller's description off eBay: The jacket is crafted from an original pattern used by Cal Leathers of Ventura; the owner purchased these patterns when the Los Angeles based company went out of business. I believe they manufactured leather jackets for Police and CHP...
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    Score! New Motorcycle Jacket that fits.

    Oh, and I don't know who in their right mind would make a jacket with all the proportions I just mentioned and then make the shoulders 24" across...which accommodate my extra wide shoulders. This jacket must have been made for my long lost twin I never knew.
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    Score! New Motorcycle Jacket that fits.

    Zips are all YKK. The leather is rather heavy and a bit stiff. Actually, the jacket is uncomfortable when just standing with my arms down at my sides and only feels right when I lift my arms as if in a riding posture. This jacket is designed for riding. Very short...which is just right on me...
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    Score! New Motorcycle Jacket that fits.

    I ran across this motorcycle jacket the other day on eBay. I found the style to my tastes and more importantly the measurements were odd just like me. 24" across the shoulders, 26" arms, 25" across the chest, and 19" front zipper. Never ran across a used jacket quite like that. Received it via...

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