RMC J24 zipper

[Will Zach]

I put #10 zippers on everything, damn the torpedoes and "historical accuracy". They look badass and never break.

 

[Biff42]

No I have not, but you could also go with a Riri #10/8 if you don't like the YKK. I would listen to Dena.

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[Biff42]

I put #10 zippers on everything, damn the torpedoes and "historical accuracy". They look badass and never break.

1000%.

 

[Will Zach]

No I have not, but you could also go with a Riri #10/8 if you don't like the YKK. I would listen to Dena.

https://pacifictrimming.com/collect...IW7_p5Avwc3j4gaL6MR_eQY3haz9p-2_DLzBAaZgy7oVZ

#10 or #8 Riris are great. Vanson used to put them on CW horsehide that would stop a 12-gauge slug. So are YKK Universals.

 

[Jaymig926]

Regular shiny brass or antique brass for the zipper ?

 

[Cheech]

I had a #10 YKK on my RMC J-22. It didn’t look out of place and worked like a charm. I picked up a rebound in a like-new J-24L after I sold the J-22, and I’m already thinking about replacing that anemic little #5 Talon with a #10 Conmar even though I haven’t experienced any issues with it. The only thing stopping me is that I may end up selling it.

 

[Jaymig926]

Sound great thanks to everyone for the responses !
Looks I’ll go with a # 10
Any thoughts on a two way zipper for the j24 ?

 

[Cheech]

Sound great thanks to everyone for the responses !
Looks I’ll go with a # 10
Any thoughts on a two way zipper for the j24 ?

Hmm… I’ve only ever had a two-way on a straight-zip. I’m not sure I’d appreciate the functionality on a cross-zip, but I’ll defer to others.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Sound great thanks to everyone for the responses !
Looks I’ll go with a # 10
Any thoughts on a two way zipper for the j24 ?

I believe @Bfd70 is getting or already gotten one installed on his J23. So he could tell you more.

It’s definitely more of a thing for straight zips. FWIW, it’s convenient if your j24 is a bit longer and you just want to make it more comfortable when seated or riding.

 

[Bfd70]

I am currently in the process with great leathers. Jmax turned me on to it. I use the LW j23 on the bike a lot. It is long enough to just cover my (pants) belt. Being seated on the bike was creating a sharp fold about 2” up the jacket and i didnt like the way that looked. To be truly a functional a motorcycle jacket needs to hit above your belt or have a 2way.

 

[Bfd70]

Just read back a few posts. The 2way is going on a Lost worlds. I had a standard zipper put on the rmc.

@JCSD

 

[Jonanah]

I put #10 zippers on everything, damn the torpedoes and "historical accuracy". They look badass and never break.

What’s your go-to #10? I love the vintage repros/NOS but dang it I want reliability lol. I am a big fan of the beefy japanese Universal zippers that freenote cloth uses on their heavy duty jackets. But I would also love something two-way.

On an RC Hercules would a #8 be more appropriate?

 

[AeroFan_07]

Dena will get you a very good #10. Honestly the 2-ways' can be a little more fiddly and just usually add expense, unless you really do intended to actively use it on the bike.

 

[Will Zach]

What’s your go-to #10? I love the vintage repros/NOS but dang it I want reliability lol. I am a big fan of the beefy japanese Universal zippers that freenote cloth uses on their heavy duty jackets. But I would also love something two-way.

On an RC Hercules would a #8 be more appropriate?

Big #10 NOS Talons or new Riri.

 

[MrProper]

I am currently in the process with great leathers. Jmax turned me on to it. I use the LW j23 on the bike a lot. It is long enough to just cover my (pants) belt. Being seated on the bike was creating a sharp fold about 2” up the jacket and i didnt like the way that looked. To be truly a functional a motorcycle jacket needs to hit above your belt or have a 2way.

I'm a big fan of two-way zips. Unfortunately, only one of my leather jackets has a zip like this. But if I ever need to replace the zips, I'll put a two-way zip in.