Author Topic: Image projection? (Read 3053 times)

upperlake04 · « **on:** January 13, 2008, 09:34:28 AM »

I've been looking for a new riding jacket. Found one that meets the requirements - looks good (to me), leather, armour, priced right, and a little colour for safety. Showed the pic the the teenaged sons. Instant reactions - #1 says "Ugly", #2 says "That's dorky, you'd look like a 70s stuntman"

Not being particularly image or fashion conscious, that doesn't change much, but I would be interested to hear what associations I'm not aware of that this jacket has for other people. After all, since coming here I've learned that chaps are gay and beanie helmets project the implication of being intellectually challenged. Anybody? anything?

Rocking-M · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2008, 09:44:01 AM »

Looks fine to me! But what does a southern miscreant know anyway?

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2008, 09:44:45 AM »

Looks OK to me, but I'm not particularly image or fashion conscious myself. Not sure how much stock I would put in the opinions of teenagers.

BobbyR · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2008, 10:02:34 AM »

Nice looking jacket. It has a classic cut, but so do our bikes.

gerhed · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2008, 10:06:26 AM »

Looks good to me.
Does have a 70's flavor to it--which is o.K.

754 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2008, 10:23:27 AM »

Looks like a Harley Jacket to me..if you like and it is reasonable go for it..

Buy it and ride your bike.. after all nothing matters when you are riding. Its when you stop everyone not riding tells you what you should have..
Lthe Ducatistas that buy a touring Duc and then do 6 hr days!!.. LMFAO.. after telling me for years what I should have and that I cant ride like I did way back.

The jacket would look right on our old bikes like someone said..

I think some of the newer stuff looks dorky on an old bike..

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2008, 01:54:54 PM »

Anything orange and black shouts "Harley" to me -well, but a KTM Superduke-

I ride with a modern jacket and helmet. I realized long ago that they don't match with a 70's bike, but I can't stand open face helmets anymore, and modern cordura jackets offer more confort and practicality than leather -though not the same protection- I have a black leather jacket too, classic looks, but it has only two small pockets so I only use it for short rides where I don't have to carry anything.

DammitDan · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2008, 02:56:59 PM »

That's definitely a Harley orange look-alike...

I would not personally wear it due to my dislike of the corporate Harley scheme, but to each his own. If you like it, then go tear up the streets in it

Of course you also need to remember that dressing for the ride and not for the fall is a sure way to get a hospital visit. If it's heavy quality and durable enough (unlike MOST Harley gear I've encountered...), then once again go tear up the streets in it

333 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2008, 03:11:43 PM »

I'm with everyone else. Harley. I like the 70s reference,though.

754 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2008, 03:31:26 PM »

Is there a makers tag ? it looks like a decent Jacket..

if its reasonable & fits..go for it..

DarkRider · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2008, 06:02:09 PM »

looks like a decent jacket.....im probably gonna pick up a leather jacket eventually for riding the CBs...sure i know the more modern armor doesnt look right..but eventually i will be picking up either a modern armored leather jacket or an all black textile jacket..

Peterbylt · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2008, 07:19:11 PM »

If you really want to do the 70's stuntman thing try this jacket.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Evel-Knievel-Style-White-Leather-Jacket-Medium_W0QQitemZ290196638132QQihZ019QQcategoryZ57988QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

oldbiker · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2008, 12:43:46 AM »

We all know that teen-agers know nothing and their opinions are not worth listening to!!! But then we were never teen-agers and progressed from childhood to maturity over just one night.
I like the jacket.

S-Dog · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2008, 09:41:58 AM »

I like it.... I love orange so I am biased. I have a black leather jacket myself with orange stripes running down the arms.... goes good with an orange cb750

UnCrash · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2008, 09:45:44 AM »

I agree with your son that it has that 70's stuntman look.

But that means I like it

cbass*gxc · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2008, 10:01:25 AM »

I am not young and im not old but I think that jacket isnt bad. I agree with old biker, seems the new fad for high school boys is to wear girls jeans. Now i know I wore some crazy cloths but cant say I ever wore girls jeans. Just my 2 cents.

GoatBaSS · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2008, 03:26:07 PM »

They will be looking at the back, or you will look at it on a hanger.
How much does the general public see as you whizz past anyway? I have always wondered. With the sorry state of folk paying attention to anything, people might even notice you are wearing a jacket.

That being said, if it is your style get it, fashion is the other persons problem. I like the see me feature of the jacket as well as the skin retention properties! Wear on!

TwoTired · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2008, 10:55:33 PM »

If you can't stand the though of it getting ruined in an off-bike experience, then don't get the jacket.

upperlake04 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2008, 05:33:38 AM »

Thankyou everyone for your observations. I had missed the Harley connection. I can live with that. What a great site! Where else could I get the opinions of so many learned MC types? Happy not to get something like "isn't that the same jacket worn by the guy in the back row of the Village People?"
I was the sole bidder on the size 44 jacket auction late last night, so I got it for $64.99 plus shipping. Bonus - no logos. Also pushed the Buy it Now on a pair of black leather pants. I'll be a flashy colour coordinated dude on the orange/black 78F. Woo Hoo, now just 3 months til spring.
Again, thanks all for letting me know who I will be. And DammitDan, when I see you again on the road next summer, there'll still be a big wave for you

Dave

DarkRider · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2008, 05:48:06 AM »

The bike looks good with that windjammer on there Dave. Im still debating talking to my friend about getting his other one for my GS.

DammitDan · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2008, 12:27:30 PM »

Aww... *sniffle*

You're making my eyes leak... Looks like it's time for new gaskets again

GoatBaSS · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2008, 02:53:58 PM »

Ohhhhhhh! It matches the bike! Now it all makes sense?

Rocking-M · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2008, 03:16:08 PM »

I wasn't gonna say anything till after you got suckered into buying it.

Since it is a 70's retro style, you should know, it's the same jacket worn by
on of those Village peoples.

Ought to look real good with those black leather pants and matching bike too!

Just don't hang out in Toronto much

upperlake04 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 15, 2008, 03:46:05 PM »

Thats right guyths, and when I get my West Virginia riding boots the ensemble will be complete

Rocking-M · « **Reply #24 on:** January 15, 2008, 03:56:03 PM »

LOL!!!!

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