Best MC jacket ever made. No debate.
Is the serial number starts from 8? Or even 79?I have to agree. It is a great/very functional motorcycle jacket. I do have to say, I think Vanson has compromised with their comp. weight leather. Until Vanson steps it up, I would advise against their CW. I would maybe recommend their Z or X, or possibly one of Thurston's new offerings. Very disappointing to see them cut corners with their "premium" hide.
Is the serial number starts from 8? Or even 79?
I like the bandana color. Where's it from?Schott/Restoration Hardware -- Cafe Racer in "drum-dyed" brown cowhide
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Thanks. Whenever I'd find a vintage USA made all cotton bandanna at the flea or in thriftstore, I'd pick it up. Usually for a $1. (Back when the fleas and thriftstores were still open.) I have a small box full of them now. And they're really starting to come in handy.I like the bandana color. Where's it from?
I agree. The last new comp weight jacket I had shared nothing in common with a dozen or so previous comp weights (which were all different but still a grade or two above). I do think the model E is the best engineered cross zip for m/c use though. It is just cut perfectly for scooting. Longer/reinforced back, full AB, side laces for fit dial in. It just worked for me better than any other. Especially on this ergonomic nightmare: (photo from 2009). LOL. In the summer I felt no need for a proper jacket. Amazing I survived tbh. I did have a helmet and gloves (not pictured). I remember this day perfectly. I had just replaced the front tire. A different time. I took it to an HD dealer on the north side, Western Ave and they did it in 15 minutes. I jacked up the bike, took in the wheel and was riding again in 1/2 hr.I have to agree. It is a great/very functional motorcycle jacket. I do have to say, I think Vanson has compromised with their comp. weight leather. Until Vanson steps it up, I would advise against their CW. I would maybe recommend their Z or X, or possibly one of Thurston's new offerings. Very disappointing to see them cut corners with their "premium" hide.
This is just super-cool and exceedingly rare. Great fishing in the Abacos. Been hit hard by last hurricane. If you ever go fish there, you should wear this jacket. The locals will go crazy!apparently the albury's have been making sails on man-o-war cay (a small island in the bahamas) since the 1800s ... one of the son's, norman .. his wife would take scraps of sail canvas and make bags. for a minute (the 70s?) she made these jackets (tag reads "made by mrs albury") i've had this guy for years .. found it in a church thrift. great summer jacket, if a little large on me .. super fun.
freakin' cold outside today!
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I do think the model E is the best engineered cross zip for m/c use though. It is just cut perfectly for scooting. Longer/reinforced back, full AB, side laces for fit dial in.
That looks exceptionally nice! Perfect cut for that style. Love it.Cold today so I was able to give this Freewheelers jacket a try. The sleeves are a bit long, but I have short arms so not much I can do about that. Otherwise, I really like it. I was worried I would not like the slightly flared cut but I dig it.
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Cold today so I was able to give this Freewheelers jacket a try. The sleeves are a bit long, but I have short arms so not much I can do about that. Otherwise, I really like it. I was worried I would not like the slightly flared cut but I dig it.
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That's beautiful!
HM please give me 1st dibs on the Hwy if it ever leaves!Forgive my crude illustration, but basically the 3 slimmer styles are shaped like this:
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Premier Highwayman, size 38
Board Racer, size 40