HARLEY x Real McCoy x Jason Momoa Horse hide D pocket 1940s

[MattieXMoto]

Just released.
Seems legit. Doesn't say Shinki but it sure looks like it. Only 120 made. Not sure if that is per size or total?

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[photo2u]

The hide looks nice. But I pass. What were they thinking? Vanson produced a much better design.

 

[Marc mndt]

They call it a reproduction but the shape of the D pocket looks off and I don't think the original had that much front drop.

 

[photo2u]

They call it a reproduction but the shape of the D pocket looks off and I don't think the original had that much front drop.

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That is a very nice jacket. Do you have any fit images?

 

[Canuck Panda]

I wonder why they didn't just re-introduce the repro patterns from their NZ era. Price also tripled, and no belt included. Progress.

 

[Marc mndt]

That is a very nice jacket. Do you have any fit images?

Not mine unfortunately

https://www.depop.com/products/villainofnash-incredible-vintage-harley-davidson-cycle-champ/

 

[photo2u]

Not mine unfortunately

https://www.depop.com/products/villainofnash-incredible-vintage-harley-davidson-cycle-champ/

I have not seen a cycle king bigger than a 42.

 

[photo2u]

I wonder why they didn't just re-introduce the repro patterns from their NZ era. Price also tripled, and no belt included. Progress.

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That line was excellent. My friend has the NZ long coat. I compared it with my original and it is the best reproduction I have ever seen.

 

[Canuck Panda]

That line was excellent. My friend has the NZ long coat. I compared it with my original and it is the best reproduction I have ever seen.

That line was very short lived. Only '96 to '97 I think, then they moved to Korea. Which is also not bad, but the New Zealand jackets was probably more true to original, NOS zippers and vintage wool linings.

I also haven't seen any bigger sizes in these jackets, and they run small to begin with like the Buco's. Still crossing my fingers that I find them in 44/46.

There is also a Harley Aviator jacket that I hope would get repro'ed. That was from when Harley was still selling jackets instead of licensing them.

Warp and Woof from Japan made repros of it, but they've gone under now. This aviator design is very useful and the prewar cutting works well in modern times, than the over modified champs.

 

[Marc mndt]

That line was very short lived. Only '96 to '97 I think, then they moved to Korea. Which is also not bad, but the New Zealand jackets was probably more true to original, NOS zippers and vintage wool linings.

I also haven't seen any bigger sizes in these jackets, and they run small to begin with like the Buco's. Still crossing my fingers that I find them in 44/46.

There is also a Harley Aviator jacket that I hope would get repro'ed. That was from when Harley was still selling jackets instead of licensing them.
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Warp and Woof from Japan made repros of it, but they've gone under now. This aviator design is very useful and the prewar cutting works well in modern times, than the over modified champs.

Ralph Lauren made a repro too.

 

[jeo]

Definitely isn’t a true repro and there have been much more accurate repros than this. The shape of the D pocket is way off and the right side flap pocket is way too long compared to the originals.

I like it for what it is though, a jacket that’s based on the original cycle champs. I also like how they rounded off the edges of the flap pockets compared to the straight edge cut of the originals which I don’t like. Can’t really tell from the pictures of the models wearing the jacket, but it looks like it’s a nicely fitting jacket.

Here are my original cycle champs.

Early 50’s second edition.

Mid 50’s third edition.

Mid 50’s fourth “Elvis” edition.

That is a very nice jacket. Do you have any fit images?

I’ll post fit pics of my second edition when I get back from work today.

I have not seen a cycle king bigger than a 42.

I also used to own a late 40’s first edition. It was a big size, probably 44 or 46 and as such I traded it with a buddy of mine.

 

[MattieXMoto]

Definitely isn’t a true repro and there have been much more accurate repros than this. The shape of the D pocket is way off and the right side flap pocket is way too long compared to the originals.

I like it for what it is though, a jacket that’s based on the original cycle champs. I also like how they rounded off the edges of the flap pockets compared to the straight edge cut of the originals which I don’t like. Can’t really tell from the pictures of the models wearing the jacket, but it looks like it’s a nicely fitting jacket.

Here are my original cycle champs.

Early 50’s second edition.
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Mid 50’s third edition.
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Mid 50’s fourth “Elvis” edition.
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I’ll post fit pics of my second edition when I get back from work today.



I also used to own a late 40’s first edition. It was a big size, probably 44 or 46 and as such I traded it with a buddy of mine.

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It is crazy to me some of you have the originals.

 

[JMax]

The hide looks nice. But I pass. What were they thinking? Vanson produced a much better design.

I was gonna say. My Vanson is more on point so I’ll move along. But I wouldn’t kick this jacket out of bed. It is what it is.

Love all the OGs.

 

[photo2u]

Definitely isn’t a true repro and there have been much more accurate repros than this. The shape of the D pocket is way off and the right side flap pocket is way too long compared to the originals.

I like it for what it is though, a jacket that’s based on the original cycle champs. I also like how they rounded off the edges of the flap pockets compared to the straight edge cut of the originals which I don’t like. Can’t really tell from the pictures of the models wearing the jacket, but it looks like it’s a nicely fitting jacket.

Here are my original cycle champs.

Early 50’s second edition.
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Mid 50’s third edition.
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Mid 50’s fourth “Elvis” edition.
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I’ll post fit pics of my second edition when I get back from work today.



I also used to own a late 40’s first edition. It was a big size, probably 44 or 46 and as such I traded it with a buddy of mine.

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Love the jackets. The cycle kings are beautiful designs. I specially like the cycle kings with the wool plate lining. The cycle champs are also very nice. The brown cycle champ is one have ever see from that time period.

 

[photo2u]

I love this designed. When it came out it reminded me of an original jacket that was displayed at my favorite Melrose store in the 80's. I have seen the original advertisement in the flesh and dated 1937. However, I have seen some designs similar dated 1932?
At any rate, I always wondered who was the actual maker of the jacket.
Here are the images of the jacket. Curtesy of http://afine-toothcomb.blogspot.com/2017/08/in-review-early-days-of-rider-real.html I also believe the owner posted here before.

 

[jeo]

Love the jackets. The cycle kings are beautiful designs. I specially like the cycle kings with the wool plate lining. The cycle champs are also very nice. The brown cycle champ is one have ever see from that time period.

Cycle Kings? Do you mean Cycle Champs?

I’ve never seen any advertisements with the model name “cycle king”, only “cycle champs”.

The earliest first edition ones were just called “leather jacket”

Only mention of the word “king” was in this advertisement from 1951 for the second edition but this was just a headline for the advert, calling it “The King of Motorcycle Jackets”, not the model name. Model was still just called “men’s leather jacket”

All other later advertisements I’ve seen for this jacket, the model name is Cycle Champ.

If you’ve seen an advertisement with the model name Cycle King, please share, maybe I’ve been calling them the wrong name all these years lol

At any rate, I always wondered who was the actual maker of the jacket.

Could have been so many different makers for HD but based on the style, I’d imagine a west coast maker. Here’s an advertisement for the jacket from 1938.

 

[Bfd70]

$30,000 bikes and $2,500 jackets
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[photo2u]

Cycle Kings? Do you mean Cycle Champs?

I’ve never seen any advertisements with the model name “cycle king”, only “cycle champs”.

The earliest first edition ones were just called “leather jacket”

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Only mention of the word “king” was in this advertisement from 1951 for the second edition but this was just a headline for the advert, calling it “The King of Motorcycle Jackets”, not the model name. Model was still just called “men’s leather jacket”

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All other later advertisements I’ve seen for this jacket, the model name is Cycle Champ.
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If you’ve seen an advertisement with the model name Cycle King, please share, maybe I’ve been calling them the wrong name all these years lol





Could have been so many different makers for HD but based on the style, I’d imagine a west coast maker. Here’s an advertisement for the jacket from 1938.

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I have seen the cycle king advertisement from 1947. I will locate the image and share. I believe that the first image might be erroneously publish.

 

[jeo]

Just saw this on IG. Looks like it’s actually an accurate repro (edit - right flap pocket still looks a bit long on the repro) Don’t think I’ve seen it before. Looks to be a super early version. Want to look back at all my photos now. Here’s the link to the IG post of the video.

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[jeo]

Yup here it is (same jacket posted twice by same shop). I follow them but this one wasn’t in my saved posts. Only example I found.

Collar shape is different and looks like it has hidden button snaps on the bottom lapels, d pocket shape is different, flap pockets are different with rounded edges, epaulets are different (longer)