Aero Grand Theft Sale – who's going?

[Peter Mackin]

Not always though this was exceptionally bad weather for summer.
A few of us Power Rangers were up and about the roads, but the Harley boys stayed at home. I think it may have been a case of their Aero's could have coped with the weather but maybe the riders could not have handled cleaning the bikes later haha.

Or it could be that the harley owners can afford a car for the inclement weather

 

[Stand By]

Great photo! It's been many years since I stopped at the Cat and Fiddle. I recall it was claimed to be the highest pub in England.

Hope it reopens at some point.

Me too! I always liked it in there ... it's a shame to hear it's closed though!

And the weather looks a mite inclement for the time of year ...!!! Yikes. Glad you made it home safe and sound (if not dry!).

 

[Edward]

Or it could be that the harley owners can afford a car for the inclement weather

Hey, these dyas, if you can afford a Harley you can probably afford to pay for a chauffeur-drive car to drive alongside you while some flunky holds an umbrella out over your bike!

 

[Peter Mackin]

Hey, these dyas, if you can afford a Harley you can probably afford to pay for a chauffeur-drive car to drive alongside you while some flunky holds an umbrella out over your bike!

Lol now why didn't I think of that..ive had mine for 25 years now....but I've always had a Honda to make sure I got there..& I'm an ex post office telegram boy so I was out on my bsa bantam whatever the weather

 

[Edward]

Lol now why didn't I think of that..ive had mine for 25 years now....but I've always had a Honda to make sure I got there..& I'm an ex post office telegram boy so I was out on my bsa bantam whatever the weather

Hondas get a lot of stick, but you can't knock them for reliability in my experience. Th BSA Bantam, now they're a cute bike. Always wished somebody would bring that name back - a modern version of the 125 Bantam would be a cute citybike. You rode one of the red GPO ones? As it is, over the next couple of years I have my eye on one ot the Mutt motorcycles 125s.... sexy little beasts, those. You'd think, though, that Triumph would see a market for a new version of something like the Tigercub, especially with their success with the likes of the Thruxton in recent years...

I like the looks of old Harley bobbers, but I think my mindset is just too "Japanese" for them, in that I'd always rather a much smaller, more efficient, high-performance engine. They do look cool, though.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Yes I rode the 125 & the 175 bantams..my 125 is now in Glasgow transport museum..my 1st bike was a 200 tiger cub.great way to earn a living when I 1st left school but I'm glad I motorcycle for fun now...my aero jackets don't get used on bike though..I wear vanson, belstaff or bks..peter

 

[oneterrifichog]

Lol now why didn't I think of that..ive had mine for 25 years now....but I've always had a Honda to make sure I got there..& I'm an ex post office telegram boy so I was out on my bsa bantam whatever the weather

I prefer BMW's to Honda's for holding umbrellas; it's a more cultivated attire. Hmmm I think I want to change to a DoooKati!!!!

Just so we stay on thread here that Cherry Horsehide MC Jacket that was online during the sale is on it's way....shipped this morning.

 

[yakima]

Hey, these dyas, if you can afford a Harley you can probably afford to pay for a chauffeur-drive car to drive alongside you while some flunky holds an umbrella out over your bike!

You can choose to believe this or not, but Harleys are probably one of the least expensive bikes to own nowadays.

There is an "ownership plan" used by all the Motor Industry nowadays called Personal Contract Purchase, or PCP for short.

It was pioneered by Ford Motor Company back in the 1960's, and pretty much everyone uses it now. It is the single most popular way of financing Motor Vehicle purchase in the world.

You'll hear it described in those radio ads with really cheap repayments and a load of speed-babble at the end telling you the "T's &C's".

PCPs work best with a vehicle that has good residual values at the end of the agreement - and believe me, Harleys have good residuals.

So, effectively, you can run a new Harley, and update it to a new one every two years, and pay only a fraction of the cost, and never have to worry about selling the thing in order to get a new one.

Yes, it sounds too good to be true, but go down to your Harley dealer and ask them about PCP - you'll be surprised.

How do I know this?

I have to confess I am NOT a biker, but I did (before I retired) teach Harley Dealers how to use PCPs....

 

[rocketeer]

Just so we stay on thread here that Cherry Horsehide MC Jacket that was online during the sale is on it's way....shipped this morning.

Saw that at the sale. Loved it but decided it was not really me, but great patina all the same

 

[oneterrifichog]

Saw that at the sale. Loved it but decided it was not really me, but great patina all the same

Denny repaired the lining a bit for 20 quid additional and sent it on, so we'll see soon enough.

 

[Sloan1874]

We don't see a lot of cherry, at all, actually. What's interesting is that the old cordovan Aero used bears a closer resemblance to it than the darker stuff used nowadays, which is far darker, more wine/aubergine.

 

[oneterrifichog]

We don't see a lot of cherry, at all, actually. What's interesting is that the old cordovan Aero used bears a closer resemblance to it than the darker stuff used nowadays, which is far darker, more wine/aubergine.

That was the reason I decided to go with it. It had some wear but the aging color looked real nice. Secondly being lined with the quilted material in the sleeves and the body should make it nice and comfy for winter rides.

 

[Sloan1874]

I'm hoping Willy will post the half-belt he got at the sale. It had a stunning shot silk lining, similar to the type used on their quilting.

 

[willyto]

I'm hoping Willy will post the half-belt he got at the sale. It had a stunning shot silk lining, similar to the type used on their quilting.

I don't know if it's silk or rayon but I like it either way!

Pic taken by Craig:

I'll create a thread when I take proper pictures. I already wore it on my way back to Barcelona and it's so comfortable!

I know most people love the heavy horsehide but I really prefer this type of leather

 

[Sloan1874]

Cracking jacket, though the pic doesn't do it justice (I blame the photographer on this occasion!). It's rayon, I think, but the term shot-silk is just used to describe the look.

 

[Fanch]

I know most people love the heavy horsehide but I really prefer this type of leather

I too prefer not-so-heavy leather and think that's a fantastic looking jacket. I hope you didn't forget to take home the coffee mug you were holding early on in the day.

 

[Cocker]

Received the SJC Yard Boss yesterday, and it's an amazing piece of garment! I'll have to get used to the high raise, though.

 

[Edward]

You can choose to believe this or not, but Harleys are probably one of the least expensive bikes to own nowadays.

There is an "ownership plan" used by all the Motor Industry nowadays called Personal Contract Purchase, or PCP for short.

It was pioneered by Ford Motor Company back in the 1960's, and pretty much everyone uses it now. It is the single most popular way of financing Motor Vehicle purchase in the world.

You'll hear it described in those radio ads with really cheap repayments and a load of speed-babble at the end telling you the "T's &C's".

PCPs work best with a vehicle that has good residual values at the end of the agreement - and believe me, Harleys have good residuals.

So, effectively, you can run a new Harley, and update it to a new one every two years, and pay only a fraction of the cost, and never have to worry about selling the thing in order to get a new one.

Yes, it sounds too good to be true, but go down to your Harley dealer and ask them about PCP - you'll be surprised.

How do I know this?

I have to confess I am NOT a biker, but I did (before I retired) teach Harley Dealers how to use PCPs....

One of those things that's different in the US, no? I'm sure there are HP arrangements here too, though Harley, like anything made in USA and which can be sold as a luxury lifestyle product here in the UK, tends to be much higher in price all round over here. Any case, it'll be a few years before I can even consider something that big - when I get to the point of buying a first bike, a learner here is limited, among other things, to 125cc. I don't think Harley do anything that small?

We don't see a lot of cherry, at all, actually. What's interesting is that the old cordovan Aero used bears a closer resemblance to it than the darker stuff used nowadays, which is far darker, more wine/aubergine.

Indeed. When I order my Bootlegger in 2010, I was originally thinking cherry based on the samples, but was advised that it would be very much lighter made up into a full jacket, and that the cordovan was more what I wa looking for. Which advice was bang on, I should say. Be intersting to compare them again now.

I don't know if it's silk or rayon but I like it either way!

Pic taken by Craig:

I'll create a thread when I take proper pictures. I already wore it on my way back to Barcelona and it's so comfortable!

I know most people love the heavy horsehide but I really prefer this type of leather

Lovely jacket. Is it a Sunburst, or the other model (I'm blanking on the name now, but I'm noting the absence of a breast pocket here too) which is very similar, but has a simpler /plainer back? Looks great. What's the hide? Doesn't look a million miles away from the steer my HWM is made from (about the same thickness as FQHH, but much much softer) - or is it goat? Cracking looking jacket. You'll probably find more use for a lighter jacket in your climate too, no?

 

[rocketeer]

One of those things that's different in the US, no? I'm sure there are HP arrangements here too, though Harley, like anything made in USA and which can be sold as a luxury lifestyle product here in the UK, tends to be much higher in price all round over here. Any case, it'll be a few years before I can even consider something that big - when I get to the point of buying a first bike, a learner here is limited, among other things, to 125cc. I don't think Harley do anything that small?

Lovely jacket. Is it a Sunburst, or the other model (I'm blanking on the name now, but I'm noting the absence of a breast pocket here too) which is very similar, but has a simpler /plainer back? Looks great. What's the hide? Doesn't look a million miles away from the steer my HWM is made from (about the same thickness as FQHH, but much much softer) - or is it goat? Cracking looking jacket. You'll probably find more use for a lighter jacket in your climate too, no?

As a learner you have to do a basic training course. If you are over 25 with Direct Access it's not that bad as you can go on to a big bike straight away after passing the main test, in some cases you can even learn on a bigger bike. The other A1 A2 categories are mainly for the younger riders I believe. I'll be honest here, I passed a bike test in 1982 so it was still a basic tests with road knowledge, highway code and very basic motorcycle control. It usually changes every year making it more and more difficult for youngsters to get into biking.

Williams jacket is indeed a great style and for him Front Quarter is just too warm.(Not a Sunburst by the way) Hopefully William will post a few more pics for us to enjoy
Cheers, J

 

[ChiTownScion]

Didn't make it across the pond for the big sale and as I saw no Irvins, B-6's, or B-3's in my size for the online list I'm kind of glad that I decided to hold on to my money-- for now.