Anyone replace their Aero Cafe Racer Zipper with a #10 zip?

[tieguy]

My Cafe Racer's (FQHH) zipper has broken and I read someone recommended a replacement with a number #10 size. Does this change the overall appearance of the jacket? Does anyone have any regrets going with this size on the Cafe Racer? I would love to hear anyone's personal experiences or see photos.

Thanks very much!

Bobby

 

[photo2u]

I personally like the old school look. However, a nice #10 add quality to a jacket.
Here are some examples of a CR with # 10 C&C zipper.

In true honesty, You can rock a nice CR for a fraction of the "premium" makers...

 

[tieguy]

I personally like the old school look. However, a nice #10 add quality to a jacket.
Here are some examples of a CR with # 10 C&C zipper.

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In true honesty, You can rock a nice CR for a fraction of the "premium" makers...

That's a great jacket my friend, thank you for the response!

 

[handymike]

My 60s Kehoe has a #10 as well.

 

[Blackadder]

Does change it but may not be a big deal to many. The bigger zipper would be more noticeable.
Zipper on my original j100 was replaced with #10. Noticeable if placed next to my RM buco repros.

 

[Dbrn]

This post shows my Aero Hooch Hauler with a #10 Talon in nickel. Different jacket, but also FQHH.

 

[tieguy]

This post shows my Aero Hooch Hauler with a #10 Talon in nickel. Different jacket, but also FQHH.

Thank you Sir, great jacket!

 

[Tom71]

Here´s an Iron Heart with a No. 10 and an Fiedl Leathers with a No. 8. The later is a good middle-ground, IMO, but I would certainly opt for more than the standard No. 5 any time I had the option. Too fiddly, too delicate...

 

[tieguy]

Here´s an Iron Heart with a No. 10 and an Fiedl Leathers with a No. 8. The later is a good middle-ground, IMO, but I would certainly opt for more than the standard No. 5 any time I had the option. Too fiddly, too delicate...

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Great Jackets and thank you for the comparison photos!

 

[handymike]

A #8 RiRi is fantastic.

 

[gmcd]

I recently replaced one with a generic #8 and it's much better. I do ride and use the zippers a lot and have had several #5's blow out...so period-correctness be damned, IMO #5 zippers do not belong on leather jackets (btw, I've had to replace several)

 

[gmcd]

A #8 RiRi is fantastic.

I have a SB cafe racer with a RIRI and it's a great zipper

 

[tieguy]

I recently replaced one with a generic #8 and it's much better. I do ride and use the zippers a lot and have had several #5's blow out...so period-correctness be damned, IMO #5 zippers do not belong on leather jackets (btw, I've had to replace several)

Great Jacket! Also ride, I guess I was lucky the #5 lasted as long as it did.

 

[tieguy]

A #8 RiRi is fantastic.

Thanks handymike! A few people have mentioned RiRi, it has definitely piqued my interest. What is about the riri that people like so much? Is it just the style or a combination of style and sturdiness. I'm wondering how they compare to the YKK

 

[handymike]

It

 

[tieguy]

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I don't think your whole response posted

 

[newtojackets]

I hate the standard Talons used by Aero. They are way too flimsy (may be reproa ccurate but what's the point if they just break)

 

[handymike]

I meant to post that they feel very well made (Swiss or German I think), and slide smoothly. YKK is good- their Universal line offers vintage looking pullers, but RiRi feels “better” in my limited experience.

 

[JMax]

I like how Riri sound when you zip’em up. Solid zip. I have a few on standby for when I need to swap out my vintage 5s.

 

[Aloysius]

I really like Aero but I have to say I think there is a bit of a disconnect between their insistence on period accuracy in using #5 zippers (which I don't mind) combined with their standard leather being CXL (far too thick and heavy to be a period-accurate garment leather and thus not very compatible with #5).