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Lets see those Motorcycle Jackets!

Peter Mackin

One Too Many
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Hey Peter, sounds like you need to come ride in Arizona again. No snow, mid 50sF. in central AZ (Prescott area).
Regards, RIC.
Definitely Ric,,I’m over in New York for a day in may(sailing over on QM2),,if I get permission I may get over and meet for a coffee/beer with you September time around Scottsdale :),,give those BMs a run out ,,,,,
 

Chevalier

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Anybody recognize this label/maker? The paper label looks like it says MQ500, so I thought maybe Johnson Leathers? They did not recognize the label, though.
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The jacket is a really nice CHP-style design cross-zip, even including the lambs wool sleeve lining at the wrists. The shoulders and elbows have leather quilting. I am also impressed by the leather-lined hand warmer pockets and internal chest pocket. It seems like maybe someone took their favorite features from a bunch of designs and meshed them all together in this jacket.


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SinSir

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Anybody recognize this label/maker? The paper label looks like it says MQ500, so I thought maybe Johnson Leathers? They did not recognize the label, though.
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The jacket is a really nice CHP-style design cross-zip, even including the lambs wool sleeve lining at the wrists. The shoulders and elbows have leather quilting. I am also impressed by the leather-lined hand warmer pockets and internal chest pocket. It seems like maybe someone took their favorite features from a bunch of designs and meshed them all together in this jacket.


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Sounds really cool. More pics?
 

Chevalier

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Sounds really cool. More pics?
Here are the standard front
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and back pics. The quilted shoulders took some getting used to, but I am really liking them.
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I’m becoming a fan of the leather-lined inner chest pocket
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and kidney protector
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Also, is it just me, or does there seem to be brown wearing through, rather than your typical grey?
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SinSir

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Here are the standard front
788b2ed3a73b810136b52eaef5259a22.jpg

and back pics. The quilted shoulders took some getting used to, but I am really liking them.
3155d714ad25e90991dad378deda2a04.jpg

I’m becoming a fan of the leather-lined inner chest pocket
fe143254c19b6466f9a7eaa36fa2fd31.jpg

and kidney protector
d1a6a994f7c593d785980de69a57bad2.jpg

Also, is it just me, or does there seem to be brown wearing through, rather than your typical grey?
7057ea4201a3a10b1ed906064c4a2d23.jpg



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Very cool jacket you picked up there! I say its a rebranded Cal. A crossover of a LAPD body with Cafe Racer sleeves.
 

regius

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I wish Vanson’s Arro has larger arms (wait what??) that’s right. I cannot slip it on, my arms barely squeeze in without any layer


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Schott 641HH café racer on my regular Saturday morning Harley ride with my usual crew. Horsehide and beautiful !
Photo taken outside an Indian Ocean diner at Scarborough beach
Sitting astride my 2008 Harley View attachment 203662 FXSTSSE2 CVO Springer

Beautiful bike, I too love springers.

I am amazed your 110 engine has lasted over 10 years. I had nothing but terrible luck with it. Good on you bud.
 
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Chicago
Here are the standard front
788b2ed3a73b810136b52eaef5259a22.jpg

and back pics. The quilted shoulders took some getting used to, but I am really liking them.
3155d714ad25e90991dad378deda2a04.jpg

I’m becoming a fan of the leather-lined inner chest pocket
fe143254c19b6466f9a7eaa36fa2fd31.jpg

and kidney protector
d1a6a994f7c593d785980de69a57bad2.jpg

Also, is it just me, or does there seem to be brown wearing through, rather than your typical grey?
7057ea4201a3a10b1ed906064c4a2d23.jpg



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That's a modified m-500 and it is most def Johnson Leathers. Alan and co made these for various shops that sported the shop label. I had one, with the "Worn Out West" label, it was far too small so I gave it away:
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Peter Mackin

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glasgow
Raging,,,zip on my vanson Enfield was sticking and being crack handed I tore the bottom of the male part ,,ive had to cut half inch of fabric away.zip still works but it’s a bit fiddly.jacket has only just recently been getting some use.New zip will get done when it’s physically unable to work
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Downunder G Man

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Australia
Don't 'cha hate that ! That would be offski to my friendly Greek leatherworker/jacket maker here in Perth.

$150 Aussie , zipper likely a heavy duty YKK. As you say , not yet but sooner or later...
 

Downunder G Man

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Australia
Beautiful bike, I too love springers.

I am amazed your 110 engine has lasted over 10 years. I had nothing but terrible luck with it. Good on you bud.

Maybe a wee bit of luck plus meticulous maintenance , Synthetic oils twice every year , no hard revs from cold etc etc
 

Peter Mackin

One Too Many
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Location
glasgow
When i owned my 92 fxdc I would get covered in oil all down my right leg and boot,,all pouring from the air cleaner,,the blow - by was fkn shocking,,bike would be immaculate at start of the ride then look a rat after 30 miles ,,never could get it sorted ,,,
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