Very fresh and still very stiff Model B today. Picked this up from Carrie a couple of months ago for a dedicated bike jacket. I had to size down from my normal 40 to a 38, and it’s still the roomiest jacket I’ve got. Comp weight is a beast, it should be a long road to breaking it in. I haven’t...
Standard Schott 613 today. Been wearing it from new for about a year and still look forward to putting it on every time. Added a line snap for the belt buckle to protect my precious Victory fuel tank.. love the pattern of the perfecto(super comfy), and really dig the slightly shorter body...
Thanks for the kind words! Ha, at this point I’m in the infant stages of making anything wearable. Only had the industrial machine for about a month. I’ve sewn a few custom leather motorcycle seat covers and have made several holsters, belts, and wallets, etc., but as far as patterning and...
Wearing my own creation today… patterned after an old jacket that @ton312 gave me a couple years ago. I made some changes to the fit, added a few details, and built it from heavy waxed canvas since this is the first garment I’ve ever attempted. Got the fit dialed in and am ready to make one...
My 800 was an XRT “roadie” as well. I find the off road oriented models to be a bit tall for me, and I don’t find myself off road more than about 20% of the time. My next tiger will be a roadie also. The 900 GT Pro would do everything I need power wise. I prefer the aesthetics of the 900 too...
You have chosen wisely! You’re going to love that Tiger… I had a similar transition last year. I bought a Thruxton TFC which I found to be the most beautiful thing in two wheels, but just killed my back and wrists after an hour. Moved that on and grabbed a Daytona 765 Moto 2. Also all carbon...
Love the metal flake helmet!! I built up a Harley Sportster for my dad about a decade ago when he got back into riding. I did a metal flake/candy paint scheme and it was the most fun I’ve had painting a bike.
Deer suede looks pretty cool Ton, but you aren’t hiding those lats from anyone! Is that one difficult to put on without the side zips? I feel like I would end up like George W trying to get into a rain poncho
Such a sweet jacket! I regret selling mine and have been waiting for another to pop up for sale somewhere. I just don’t have the patience for a custom order from Lewis. Looks great on you!
Love the accents on those zippered pockets. A great looking jacket.. I’d happily trade you a day of our Midwest USA shorts weather for even a couple hours of leather jacket weather!
While I can certainly see how it would be a problem for some folks, I don’t mind the aforementioned neck lines aesthetically. I almost find it endearing with other creases developing with break in. All of the J100/cafe style jackets I’ve owned have shared this trait to some degree. Several...
^^ How dare you politely disagree? Haha. I do see the neck lines when looking a bit closer, and I’ll agree it may not be as comfy, but I still think it looks good on!
Love it!! My next ride will be a new Street Triple RS.. I figure it’ll be a nice balance between my Tiger’s comfy ergos and the spiciness of the Moto 2 Daytona I recently sold. The Speed Triple is more beast than I should be allowed to ride!
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