Aero Steerhide

[Mike D]

Glad i could help out, When i tried out the Cafe racer, it was too loose in the shoulders but the belly was perfect. So i went with a BR because the belly stayed the same but the Shoudlers shrunk to what i believed was the perfect size. I'm glad i was patient and waited for the BR jacket.
My custom order is basically the identical jacket but with a highwayman collar and the darkest brown HH they have, so well see. I think it will be more versatile for everyday wear. It's all in my head of course and have no regrets.
I can see myself owning more than one jacket in the future.

Here's more fit pics because i am sadly sending it back this afternoon.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Great fit, Mike.

 

[2wheelgrplr]

Man, fantastic fit, jacket looks so good on you! Mike D perhaps you mentioned this earlier, but what's your height and weight? Thanks!

 

[dan_t]

I'm sure you'll be over the moon with the result.
That's a great, classic combo you've selected.

 

[nick123]

Sadly is right!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mike D]

Man, fantastic fit, jacket looks so good on you! Mike D perhaps you mentioned this earlier, but what's your height and weight? Thanks!

5'9" 177 pounds

Will post pics in a couple of months when I receive it and post updates pics as it breaks in.

 

[2wheelgrplr]

5'9" 177 pounds

Will post pics in a couple of months when I receive it and post updates pics as it breaks in.

Great! That's very helpful. I'm about the same height, maybe an inch more, and just a little bit heavier. Thank you!

 

[AeroFan_07]

So I'm new here and have read through this thread closely, and have found the information very helpful as I have a one year old Aero 4-pocket Cafe Racer that I have grown to really enjoy as it continues to break in. I'm wearing a size 42 that was ordered through Insurrection and I bought right off the rack there while visiting a year back. It's Steerhide and appears to have a light wool body lining with cotton drill sleeves. I will post some photos of it when I am able to do so.

My question relates to thier jackets that simply say "Horsehide" but not Front Quarter. I picked up a modified half-belf off ebay this is a 46, and it's frankley a bit too large (and short in torso length) for me. However it's the leather itself I find odd, this horsehide jacket is very shiny, stiff like cardboard and feels very light compared to either FQHH or Steerhide. It's lined with very nice wool tweed, and as I've worn it some it seems to be breaking in something like Seal Jerkey Horsehide. Has anyone else here tried a seal jerkey jacket?

 

[dan_t]

Aero do have a mid-weight horsehide, which I believe gets the label you describe.
Steer hide would be the heaviest, followed by their FQHH, then the mid-weight hides.
Haven't experienced their 'jerky', so am unable to comment.
Would love to see your jackets as a proper welcome to a new member.

 

[AeroFan_07]

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Here is the half belt as I recieved it. The shiny appearance is how it really looks currently. I'll get some photos with me in them and try to upload them. Still a little less than fully comfortable placing photos of myself in a public forum, but I'll see what I can do. Thanks

 

[Mike D]

Here is my new Aero "Seven", will take better pics in sunny conditions.

 

[pawineguy]

Wow, that is killer! Spectacular jacket, you did very well. Great bike too...

 

[ProteinNerd]

Not sure which I like better, bike or jacket!
Both are stellar.

 

[Fanch]

That really looks great and like the Norton bike too!

 

[Superfluous]

Great jacket and bike!

 

[dan_t]

AWESOME!!!
I'd call that a home run, for sure. Congrats you must be over the moon with that one.

 

[Mike D]

Thanks, i am very happy with the jacket. Dont really know how to explain its "awesomeness"

 

[handymike]

No need to explain it...
When it's right , it's amazing!
Well done!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Great fit. Very nice jacket.

 

[nick123]

Sadly is right!!!!!!!!!!!

I take it back. You made the right choice. Brilliant jacket.