Yeah, I'm fed up with the shitty zippers. Thurston Bros. replaced the talon on my Aero cafe racer with a very nice Italian-made zipper that is smooth as butter. I can't remember the brand, but it's perfect. Time to just do the whole lot.
Well, it finally happened.
After owning several Aero jackets and finding myself perpetually frustrated with the flimsy, #5 Talons, the main zip on my Wayfarer failed, trapping me inside the jacket. I sat down in my car and noticed it had split at the bottom, unzipping the bottom two inches...
Hi - the jacket looks fantastic now. I did not end up keeping the one pictured in this post. I bought another size medium from Schott and it fit significantly better, then I returned the one in the photos. The one I kept is a shade lighter, which is not preferable, but I’ll take fit over color...
What a cool jacket! Black and green look great together. I wish it was one inch longer in body and sleeves, and didn't say Harley Davidson. Still tempted to try it though...
For what it's worth, I had a similar lining issue on a custom Thedi. The lining sagged so low it was visible below the leather on the back when wearing it. Thankfully, I was able to send it to Thurston Bros. who repaired it for free since I bought it through them. My only point here is that...
Thanks for your suggestions. Typically, I am drawn to jackets in new or like-new conditions, and while I know I can probably find this model in better condition for the same or less money, I have to admit part of the appeal is the aged leather. It’s the type of effect many manufacturers strive...
Thanks!
Unfortunately, the size tag was torn off, so I’m left guessing. This makes it a bit harder to buy online. I might go back to the shop with a tape measure.
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