Jackets in Perth western Australia

[Downunder G Man]

Downunder G man , G'day ( Hi! ) first post from Perth western Australia

My first time post ( long time "lurker" ) , so bear with me a little.

I'm a bit of a "leather jacket fiend" , and found the Fedora lounge in my interweb searching.

My jacket collection is smaller than many here , but probably HUGE to others.

I still have every leather jacket ( just about ) that I have ever bought in my 58 years.

I'll need to list 'em . Starting by year purchased.

TT Leathers Isle of Man bespoke racing 2 piece , ( for some skinny barsteward !) 1984
Hein Gericke German police motorcycle jacket , black, 1984

Eastman Luftwaffe "Fleigerjacke" in Black Horse 44 chest , 1990
Eastman "copy" made in Black goat here in Perth WA 1997
Eastman Luftwaffe "Fliegerjacke" in Black Horse , 44 chest , new in 2015
"Hartmann Luftwaffe" , Brown Goat/Tartan lining, Singapore made 2015

Walden Miller steerhide "Brando" jacket , 46 , Australian made 1998

Schott leather 140 peacoat , Black in 44 chest 2014
Schott 641 HH café Horsehide , Black 44 chest 2015
Schott 641 Steerhide café , Black 44 , zip out lining 2016
Schott 654 café in "naked" steer , Black Cherry , size XL 2017
Schott 624 "Police" in heavy steer , brand new NOS ( made 1993) unworn , 2015
( I have yet to wear this jacket , it kinda begs to be "kept NOS" !)

Now that's all typed up , I realise I really am a "jacket tragic" !
In my "defence" , I ride Harleys here as my main transport , and I wear a different jacket every day , often more than 1 in a day if I'm in and out.
Some of the jackets are way "warmer" than others , in the summer heat is the worry , more so than cold in our "winter". ( It's not "cold" but it can be wet, no Harleys then !)

I'm unsure of how to post photos in this forum as of yet , but I'm sure I'll work it out.
I'm a long time member of US and Australian based Harley forums.

 

[robrinay]

Welcome to the asylum! You're amongst friends -there are plenty here with similar tastes to yours and similar sized collections. I've got around the same number - it fluctuates. At around thirteen or fourteen leather jackets I found it more difficult to find styles I wanted so I solved that problem by branching out into denim and nylon.

 

[BobJ]

Welcome! As far as posting photos, I believe you have to post ten times. Easy and quick to get if you look around and try. Looking forward to those photos. What kind of Harley do you ride?

 

[Downunder G Man]

Thanks robinray mate for the reply !

Denim ? I'm a Levi "501" guy , but also Levi 604 ( made in Australia up until the very late 90's !) I still buy them up on Aussie eBay when they appear in 36 waist. Perfect fit on me.

I also have Wrangler dark blue "cowboy" shrink to fits. Levi 501's in many colours ( sorry 'colors" haha ! Beige/Brown/Black etc for work )

 

[Downunder G Man]

BobJ , thanks for the reply mate.

I have 2 Harleys at the moment , a 2008 CVO Springer with the 110 cube motor , AND a 2013 CVO Breakout , again 110 motor. I don't actually have a car at the moment !

BUT my wife does , 3 actually , and I'll scam one of those in wet weather which is OFTEN at this time of year for us.

Do you ride yourself ?

 

[rocketeer]

Hi and welcome from England(thats where I live) or the UK as some like to say. Nowt wrong with Harley's, and thats from a Hayabusa rider

 

[Downunder G Man]

Rocketeer , thanks mate.

I used to have a go at 750 Production racing , BM ( before marriage haha !) Hayabusa waaay too fast for me now.

To quote Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry.."A man's got to know his limitations" , I don't have any and would do 270+ K's if it were available to me !

 

[Benny Holiday]

Welcome aboard G Man from another Aussie. You're in the right place mate!

 

[ProteinNerd]

Hi G Man, there are getting to be quite a few of us Aussie here now.

Welcome aboard! Look forward to seeing some pic of your impressive collection when you get a chance.

 

[ton312]

Hello G Man. Sounds like you've got the kid of illness many around here share. Welcome aboard!

there are getting to be quite a few of us Aussie here now.

Do you think Ozzy man will ever do a TFL commentary titled "Me review of these leather jacket dickheads" I would be honored to be featured. I seriously narrate half my day in his voice inside my head. He does endorse jacket wearing in this video:

 

[bn1966]

G'Day D.G.M,

Greetings!!! Like your style...less leathers than you..more Eastmans than you including 'Hartmann' & 'Luftwaffe'.

Proud owner of two scooters: Old School Vespa & a Yamaha T-Max..love a Harley though

 

[Sir Jacket]

I lived in Perth for 10 years. It isn't obviousness conducive to leather jackets.

 

[Downunder G Man]

Sir Jacket

Indeed I see how you may think that. Jacket and T shirt most of the time , no "layering" required.

8C overnight tonight for example , maybe a max of 22C this week. Not as "cold" as the UK or parts of the US but you still "need" a jacket !

I spent May of last year in Scotland , wore my newer Eastman Fliegerjacke EVERY day ! ( Only took one jacket with me ) Not quite as good weather as here in May !

On those 35C + days we get many of in Perth Australia , yes it's too hot for a leather jacket so it's Levi jackets or Denim Shirts , gotta keep that sun off my Celtic skin !

 

[handymike]

Welcome Sir!
I think you'll fit right in

 

[ChiTownScion]

Welcome! I'm a neophyte as to leather jackets, but it definitely has become one of those things that generates a "must have" list.

 

[BobJ]

BobJ , thanks for the reply mate.

I have 2 Harleys at the moment , a 2008 CVO Springer with the 110 cube motor , AND a 2013 CVO Breakout , again 110 motor. I don't actually have a car at the moment !

BUT my wife does , 3 actually , and I'll scam one of those in wet weather which is OFTEN at this time of year for us.

Do you ride yourself ?

Nice rides! Screaming Eagle motors... I can tell you are not the kind of guy who likes to take his bikes out for a walk!

I do ride, but don't have one at the moment.

 

[Downunder G Man]

Bit of an update from Perth Western Australia.

I have sold my Schott 624 Police "NOS" jacket , went to Sydney in the east

Also my Schott 654 Naked café racer in Black Cherry , went to a good mate who loved it first time he saw me wearing it

AND my Aero Highwayman , sold that to a Finn ( from Finland !) , now resident in Melbourne Victoria these last 20 years.

basically I just had too many , probably still do if you were to ask " the boss".....

To rebalance that equation , my Schott 441 PP Steerhide collared café racer in black ( Japanese market from 1992 ) has arrived from the UK.

There's a whole new thread on that started. Today it's my "favourite' , we'll see what tomorrow brings haha..

I can now post photos to the forum , will do so soon for my "WA collection"

 

[Downunder G Man]

Fit pics , Luftwaffe by Eastman , Black Horsehide , 2 years old

 

[Downunder G Man]

Fit pics Schott 641 Steerhide

 

[Downunder G Man]

fit pics Singapore made Hartman Luftwaffe in Goat