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  1. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Good idea for a thread. My favorite kind of jackets!
  2. Antique Indian Motocycles

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    I show some more german leather of the 30s in the thread "Ride in style" https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ride-in-style-show-your-vintage-motorcycle-riding-gear.105559/post-2888854
  3. Antique Indian Motocycles

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    German prewar jackets are my thing. Here is an original Luftwaffe jacket tailored in the early 1930s. Love to wear it casual.
  4. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Does anybody recognize exactly this jacket? I know it´s a 1948 Indian Ranger. Wasn´t it part of a big auction few years ago? Mecum or so?
  5. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Ride in Style - Show your vintage motorcycle riding gear

    This is my oldest motorcycle gear. It was tailored in the 1920s in Germany. Veg tanned brown horsehide now showing a variety of shades of brown. Style is almost like a vest and both jacket and breeches have button down pockets. Buttons are made of Bakelite, the first industrial produced plastic...
  6. Antique Indian Motocycles

    1930s motorcycle breeches with amazing patina/grain

    If you are searching for maximum patina and grain, this is it! The ultimate stuff to totally scare your ol'lady or for dapper riding your vintage iron. Motorcycle breeches made 90 years ago. Fits like jeans waist size US 34 / 36. Cotton lining. Leather is showing a large variety of browns. In my...
  7. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Nik's vintage 1930s leather jacket sale size 36-38

    Würde dir die Jacke gerne abkaufen.
  8. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Nik's vintage 1930s leather jacket sale size 36-38

    Verkaufst du auch eine "Schnelle Jacke"? 30er Motorradjacke, kurz und zweireihig?
  9. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Nik's vintage 1930s leather jacket sale size 36-38

    Grossartige Jacke, trägst du normalerweise D46 oder D48?
  10. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Original Indian Motorcycle Jackets

    1940s Indian ranger jackets are found very rarely on vintage photos. Here are a few.... First one was taken July 1947 showing a Ranger and a Rangerette, the two other pictures show the steer hide jackets from 1957 .
  11. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Reversible Jackets

    Thanks. Should be button closure, but don´t know for sure.
  12. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Reversible Jackets

    The oldest reversible jacket I know of is shown in the Indian News, Dec. 1928!
  13. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Ride in Style - Show your vintage motorcycle riding gear

    Here are photo´s from July 1947 taken at the bike meeting in Laconia N.H. They show pretty good the stylish motorcycle fashion back in the days. Right before the rookies of "The wild one" changed the motorcycle scene forever. You can see original Indian Ranger jackets, breeches, riding boots...
  14. Antique Indian Motocycles

    1940s His & hers German Motorcycle jackets ,mint & extravagant

    Offering this couple of jackets. Custom tailored around 1948 in Halberstadt/Germany. 2 jackets , same design. One for him, one for his lady. Extravagant blue/gray on brown core. Mint condition, soft leather. - one jacket in a men's version (button holes on left side), one jacket in a women's...
  15. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Help identifying my grandfathers jacket

    Great photos here. This style of motorcycle jacket was common in Europe. For all day riding coats were used mostly. The short jackets were used by sportive riders and padded ones for competition and racing. The design with 5 buttons and big collar was the earlier one (pre 1930). Jackets were...
  16. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Ride in Style - Show your vintage motorcycle riding gear

    When I'm wearing vintage motorcycle leather I sometimes think of the first owner. My jacket and breeches were tailored around 1937 in Frankfurt/Germany. A very proud owner even took it to a photo studio. Young guns at the dawn of WWII. The owner of my riding gear probably lost his life in this...
  17. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Post Your Worn-In Jackets, Let's See That Grain and Patina!

    I have a Knopf HH in russet. Should be from the late 40s. Mint condition and the sleeve lining is outstanding in blue.
  18. Antique Indian Motocycles

    Ride in Style - Show your vintage motorcycle riding gear

    Back in the days riding hats and caps were a must. Famously worn by Marlon Brando, the 8 panel hat is iconic. Here is a customized version.
  19. Antique Indian Motocycles

    S. H. Knopf Mfg. Co.

    Just found this old thread. I have a Knopf HH in russet. Should be from the late 40s. Mint condition and the sleeve lining is outstanding in blue.

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