I have been thinking for a while now about this comparison. I never thought I could make it materialize, as by all appearances the options to purchase one of the two jackets here was extinct. Then, it suddenly materialized, almost unexpectedly.
As has been discussed in another thread, the...
That's very, very nice! What a find there. It's certainly worth a fair bit, but moreover this one is in great shape as well.
For the repairs & possible zipper (remember originals will be worth more) I would reach out to Dena at Great Leather. She knows her stuff, is reasonable on price, and...
Given the detailed level of your questions here, it may be in your best intrest to find some sort of stockist, or even Aero itself and try a few on in person. Numbers alone may not get you where you want to be...
^^ Looks really good from the front, a touch roomy in back. I have had simlar issues with half-belts and other styles. Still very nice on you there and over 95% of the general population would never notice. Keep it and wear a backpack. :)
I once owned a Gibson & Barnes Coronado cross-zip motorcycle jacket. It was exceptionally heavy, printed Cowhide, decent quality. That is the only time I have heard of a jacket named Coronado...
Gily - glad you came on here - quite a find that jacket was. I saw it on ebay. Hope you stick around in this community. Glad you got it sold as you did.
I've never handled one either, so I also don't know what I am actually missing here. But this new with tags version is, with tax & shipping literally 50% of the cost of either my car or my truck, both of which I bought for $7k each in the past couple of years. Heck I don't know if I would buy...
Freewheelers Mulholland jacket -- 44 and new with tags in Texas - not cheap...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324641637430?hash=item4b96264436:g:k-kAAOSwt1xgq95O
I only wear leather jackets in the rain for grain development at this point. I have plenty of other options for keeping dry from a necessity standpoint. If I still rode, I would keep Gore-Tex Outers (pants & jacket) to wear over my leathers.
There is someone on here who actively...
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