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How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

Mister Rivets

One of the Regulars
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177
This one should arrive tomorrow as I already paid custom duties yesterday. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping the fit is good after triple checking the measurements with different Japanese websites and photography of fit/size on staff of those stores.

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love this jacket my size too
 

Carlos840

I'll Lock Up
Messages
5,138
Location
London
My best friend has been helping me a lot with the works on my house.
Together we have completely redone the entire heating system (we moved 13 cast iron radiators, the heaviest one was 180kg/400lb, it had to go down 44 steps!), layed 80 sheets of drywall in the basement, done a bunch of electrical work, we basically spend at least 1 or 2 days a week working here, for what seems like a year, maybe more, it never ends...

He makes fun about my leather jacket "problem", but recently he tried on my ELMC windward and i could see he was really into it, he kept it on all evening and by the time he left he was caling it "my new jacket"...
That same evening i checked on eBay and there was the exact same size (42L) jacket for sale but in brown rather than black. (he is definitely a man in brown more than a man in black). My Mate's birthday was in a month, I hit BIN on the spot.

The jacket ended up stuck in customs for a month and a half, infortunate i missed his Bday but it was finally released today.

Going to go pick it up on Monday, should give it to him next week, he has no idea...
It's his first leather jacket:

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I doubt he is going to become a TFL weirdo like us, but i think his first step into the leather jacket world wil be a good one.
 

tmitchell59

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,272
Location
Illinois
My best friend has been helping me a lot with the works on my house.
Together we have completely redone the entire heating system (we moved 13 cast iron radiators, the heaviest one was 180kg/400lb, it had to go down 44 steps!), layed 80 sheets of drywall in the basement, done a bunch of electrical work, we basically spend at least 1 or 2 days a week working here, for what seems like a year, maybe more, it never ends...

He makes fun about my leather jacket "problem", but recently he tried on my ELMC windward and i could see he was really into it, he kept it on all evening and by the time he left he was caling it "my new jacket"...
That same evening i checked on eBay and there was the exact same size (42L) jacket for sale but in brown rather than black. (he is definitely a man in brown more than a man in black). My Mate's birthday was in a month, I hit BIN on the spot.

The jacket ended up stuck in customs for a month and a half, infortunate i missed his Bday but it was finally released today.

Going to go pick it up on Monday, should give it to him next week, he has no idea...
It's his first leather jacket:

Uqvo8fk.jpg

4R3bJLm.jpg

qubYUSG.jpg


I doubt he is going to become a TFL weirdo like us, but i think his first step into the leather jacket world wil be a good one.

Nice!!!
 

dannyk

One Too Many
Messages
1,945
My best friend has been helping me a lot with the works on my house.
Together we have completely redone the entire heating system (we moved 13 cast iron radiators, the heaviest one was 180kg/400lb, it had to go down 44 steps!), layed 80 sheets of drywall in the basement, done a bunch of electrical work, we basically spend at least 1 or 2 days a week working here, for what seems like a year, maybe more, it never ends...

He makes fun about my leather jacket "problem", but recently he tried on my ELMC windward and i could see he was really into it, he kept it on all evening and by the time he left he was caling it "my new jacket"...
That same evening i checked on eBay and there was the exact same size (42L) jacket for sale but in brown rather than black. (he is definitely a man in brown more than a man in black). My Mate's birthday was in a month, I hit BIN on the spot.

The jacket ended up stuck in customs for a month and a half, infortunate i missed his Bday but it was finally released today.

Going to go pick it up on Monday, should give it to him next week, he has no idea...
It's his first leather jacket:

Uqvo8fk.jpg

4R3bJLm.jpg

qubYUSG.jpg


I doubt he is going to become a TFL weirdo like us, but i think his first step into the leather jacket world wil be a good one.
Gotta say he’s an awesome friend for helping you so much. And you’re an amazing friend for repaying him with such a gift. That’s friendship goals right there.
 

Cornelius

Practically Family
Messages
715
Location
Great Lakes
My best friend has been helping me a lot with the works on my house.
Together we have completely redone the entire heating system (we moved 13 cast iron radiators, the heaviest one was 180kg/400lb, it had to go down 44 steps!), layed 80 sheets of drywall in the basement, done a bunch of electrical work, we basically spend at least 1 or 2 days a week working here, for what seems like a year, maybe more, it never ends...

He makes fun about my leather jacket "problem", but recently he tried on my ELMC windward and i could see he was really into it, he kept it on all evening and by the time he left he was caling it "my new jacket"...
That same evening i checked on eBay and there was the exact same size (42L) jacket for sale but in brown rather than black. (he is definitely a man in brown more than a man in black). My Mate's birthday was in a month, I hit BIN on the spot.

The jacket ended up stuck in customs for a month and a half, infortunate i missed his Bday but it was finally released today.

Going to go pick it up on Monday, should give it to him next week, he has no idea...
It's his first leather jacket:

Uqvo8fk.jpg

4R3bJLm.jpg

qubYUSG.jpg


I doubt he is going to become a TFL weirdo like us, but i think his first step into the leather jacket world wil be a good one.

Well done! As someone who's frequently helped out friends & family with their home improvement projects myself, I'd say this gift will be quite a surprise & very much appreciated by your friend. (Especially after moving & refitting those cast iron radiators! I have 7 in my house [built ~1885] and can assure you they will never be moved. Just did all the trim & floor work around them...)
 

TG3

One of the Regulars
Messages
174
Location
Kansas City
My best friend has been helping me a lot with the works on my house.
Together we have completely redone the entire heating system (we moved 13 cast iron radiators, the heaviest one was 180kg/400lb, it had to go down 44 steps!), layed 80 sheets of drywall in the basement, done a bunch of electrical work, we basically spend at least 1 or 2 days a week working here, for what seems like a year, maybe more, it never ends...

He makes fun about my leather jacket "problem", but recently he tried on my ELMC windward and i could see he was really into it, he kept it on all evening and by the time he left he was caling it "my new jacket"...
That same evening i checked on eBay and there was the exact same size (42L) jacket for sale but in brown rather than black. (he is definitely a man in brown more than a man in black). My Mate's birthday was in a month, I hit BIN on the spot.

The jacket ended up stuck in customs for a month and a half, infortunate i missed his Bday but it was finally released today.

Going to go pick it up on Monday, should give it to him next week, he has no idea...
It's his first leather jacket:

Uqvo8fk.jpg

4R3bJLm.jpg

qubYUSG.jpg


I doubt he is going to become a TFL weirdo like us, but i think his first step into the leather jacket world wil be a good one.
Now that's what I call a friendship. Good on ya Carlos!
 

roadking04

Practically Family
Messages
938
Location
The Rock 'n Roll Capital
I am trying to decide what to get next. I lost a few pounds and am down to my "summer riding weight". lol. Just another reason to get another jacket. This jacket will have to fit on the snugger side. It will be used in warmer weather with the lapels opened and just a t shirt. If the jacket is a size too big, it tends to balloon up and act like a sail. My current 618 is a size 46 and probably a size to big(I can layer a Carhartt sweatshirt underneath).

I am leaning hard on a steerhide 618 in a size 44. My actual chest measurement is 44. I always thought a leather jacket with patches was the epitome of cool. This jacket will get patches added to it. I am also considering the Vanson Rock and Roll jacket. It might be a tad too heavy for summer riding, but damn, that is a perfect name for THAT jacket. Decisions, decisions. lol.
 

Jin431

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,912
Location
Bay Area CA
I am trying to decide what to get next. I lost a few pounds and am down to my "summer riding weight". lol. Just another reason to get another jacket. This jacket will have to fit on the snugger side. It will be used in warmer weather with the lapels opened and just a t shirt. If the jacket is a size too big, it tends to balloon up and act like a sail. My current 618 is a size 46 and probably a size to big(I can layer a Carhartt sweatshirt underneath).

I am leaning hard on a steerhide 618 in a size 44. My actual chest measurement is 44. I always thought a leather jacket with patches was the epitome of cool. This jacket will get patches added to it. I am also considering the Vanson Rock and Roll jacket. It might be a tad too heavy for summer riding, but damn, that is a perfect name for THAT jacket. Decisions, decisions. lol.

Good luck with the new project!
 

Carlos840

I'll Lock Up
Messages
5,138
Location
London
I am trying to decide what to get next. I lost a few pounds and am down to my "summer riding weight". lol. Just another reason to get another jacket. This jacket will have to fit on the snugger side. It will be used in warmer weather with the lapels opened and just a t shirt. If the jacket is a size too big, it tends to balloon up and act like a sail. My current 618 is a size 46 and probably a size to big(I can layer a Carhartt sweatshirt underneath).

I am leaning hard on a steerhide 618 in a size 44. My actual chest measurement is 44. I always thought a leather jacket with patches was the epitome of cool. This jacket will get patches added to it. I am also considering the Vanson Rock and Roll jacket. It might be a tad too heavy for summer riding, but damn, that is a perfect name for THAT jacket. Decisions, decisions. lol.

Go for the Vanson and let us know how it works out please.
I have always wanted a twin track jacket, but i kinda want to try one out first as i think the double zipper thing might be hard to size.
The Lewis Leathers Bronx also has that feature and is super cool too.
 

roadking04

Practically Family
Messages
938
Location
The Rock 'n Roll Capital
but i kinda want to try one out first as i think the double zipper thing might be hard to size.

That is what is scaring me away from the RandR. That, and my last competition leather from Vanson was complete garbage. I don't think they stock the RandR either. I believe they have to make one up, which can also be very unpredictable with Vanson. If I went with Vanson, I would probably go with their X or Z leather. I am pretty confident the Vanson would work on the m/c.

If I lived across the pond, I would go for the Lewis. That jacket just says British rock and roll. British history. I hope to have a Lewis someday, just for the nostalgia alone.

I know as the collection hopefully grows, these jackets will be must haves. Not sure what to get first. lol
 

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