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It’s a very cool design but not for me. I’m of the same opinion as most here, you would need to wear it zipped all the time and I rarely zip my jackets.
I'm the same way but it's funny. If a jacket is too tight to zip it drives me absolutely nuts. There's something about being able to zip it even if you don't. Like a guy with a huge thick head of hair but chooses to shave it off. The option is always there. LOL.It’s a very cool design but not for me. I’m of the same opinion as most here, you would need to wear it zipped all the time and I rarely zip my jackets.
The J-31 and all other variations are certainly unique, I am looking hard at the Centinela from Freewheelers
Is there a maker doing the J-31 repro as standard, or you would order it as a special custom?
Edit: Should have thought of RMC, is it the one you are looking at?
There are many options to achieve this
Getting back to this one, do you ride? That would certainly make it much more useable. Otherwise, always wear it zipped up, and use it as a pullover.
.Getting back to this one, do you ride?
I feel like I've seen a couple of vintage designs with zippers configured like that.
Honestly, Grizzly still seems like a jacket that's far more difficult to pull off.
There's something about being able to zip it even if you don't.
RMC and DD make one. The DD isn’t on the website though. I’ve looked, and have drooled, but they’re not #1 on my list.
Yup.
I rode my bike for years in nothing heavier than a flannnel shirt. I'd only wear my leather jackets, almost exclusively, off my bike. I don't equate a leather jacket with someone riding an m/c anymore than someone wearing a B3 flying a B-52. I'd always equate the guys all done up in leather joe rocket get ups to be novice riders, who bought their bike, helmet and Leathers in a single, impulsive moment. And 3 months later their bike is up for sale on Craigslist.But that's also like the kind of guys who insist on wearing motorcycle jackets but don't ride
I rode my bike for years in nothing heavier than a flannnel shirt. I'd only wear my leather jackets, almost exclusively, off my bike. I don't equate a leather jacket with someone riding an m/c anymore than someone wearing a B3 flying a B-52. I'd always equate the guys all done up in leather joe rocket get ups to be novice riders, who bought their bike, helmet and Leathers in a single, impulsive moment. And 3 months later their bike is up for sale on Craigslist.
I rode my bike for years in nothing heavier than a flannnel shirt. I'd only wear my leather jackets, almost exclusively, off my bike. I don't equate a leather jacket with someone riding an m/c anymore than someone wearing a B3 flying a B-52. I'd always equate the guys all done up in leather joe rocket get ups to be novice riders, who bought their bike, helmet and Leathers in a single, impulsive moment. And 3 months later their bike is up for sale on Craigslist.
Certainly...I'm not saying one shouldn't fully prepare themselves for the dangers of scooting. My point is that leathering up doesn't earn you any extra street cred or ability...when you see wobbly riders struggling at the start and stop of every intersection, dragging their ankles and heels like tin cans behind the "just married" wagon. In that same vein those who don't ride and wear m/c jackets aren't committing any faux pas simply b/c they don't own a motorcycle. In my opinion one has little to do with the other, especially given the power ranger, techno suit that most sport riders wear today...this was my attire the last time i took my bike out in 2010...all geared up for death...then the baby came and now my bike collects rust and dust!Maybe the guys riding in head to toe leather have googled "road rash pictures" and decided they would rather avoid it...
It only takes one time!
Saw one such fella on the way to Indy last weekend. Jogging shorts, tank top, sandals and radio blasting at 90 mph on a maroon gold wing down I-65. Made me a little queasy. In the city all I have to worry about are cabs and ambulances. This guy was like bowling with a water balloon. The few times I've taken any real rides, Tennessee and Kentucky I leathered up. Man no way I'd get on truck route in anything but full gear.Sweet scoot.
Yeah, down here HD folks are usually dressed like you are, perhaps a leather vest. I am one of the few that usually rides with a jacket, though on some days I just roll with a vest. The crotch rocket bubbas are in the power ranger gear or simply shorts/jeans and t-shirts. Some in-betweeners but usually at one extreme or the other. I get a kick out of the dudes on the Goldwings-- many roll in just shorts, a t-shirt and flip flops down here. Yes, flip flops. Old school, blue-haired mofos that ride like the wind. I used to giggle until I started seeing their odometers. These guys put on miles man. Much respect, can't knock'em too much.
Saw one such fella on the way to Indy last weekend. Jogging shorts, tank top, sandals and radio blasting at 90 mph on a maroon gold wing down I-65. Made me a little queasy. In the city all I have to worry about are cabs and ambulances. This guy was like bowling with a water balloon. The few times I've taken any real rides, Tennessee and Kentucky I leathered up. Man no way I'd get on truck route in anything but full gear.
Man i love seeing this monster Ton!!Certainly...I'm not saying one shouldn't fully prepare themselves for the dangers of scooting. My point is that leathering up doesn't earn you any extra street cred or ability...when you see wobbly riders struggling at the start and stop of every intersection, dragging their ankles and heels like tin cans behind the "just married" wagon. In that same vein those who don't ride and wear m/c jackets aren't committing any faux pas simply b/c they don't own a motorcycle. In my opinion one has little to do with the other, especially given the power ranger, techno suit that most sport riders wear today...this was my attire the last time i took my bike out in 2010...all geared up for death...then the baby came and now my bike collects rust and dust!
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I ride my PX 150 around in my leather jackets.I have never had any affiliation with bikes. Like at all. However, every time I see a Vespa I think of how cool it’d be to ride one of those around town in the 25 mph zone. To the end of the street and back, lol.