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Offline danarchy77550f

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know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« on: October 23, 2011, 10:00:36 PM »
i have been looking around on ebay and consignment shops but the information is too unreliable or the price is higher than the cost of my bike.  ive seen brimaco's going for 500.00$ ! sheesh. 
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Offline hummbug

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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2011, 11:51:07 PM »
Couple of suggestions...

http://www.schottnyc.com/products/lifestyle/motorcycle
http://www.jacksonracing.com.au/ - great product with made to measure option.
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2011, 12:56:48 AM »
Thanks for that link to Jackson racing mate, exactly what i am looking for.... ;)
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2011, 10:42:14 AM »
you going to run pods on that jacket Mick  ;D

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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2011, 12:00:22 PM »
I have one in my garage - its 23 years old, has all the hero marks, badges, broken-in leather etc..looks very cool. However since it was my first biker jacket its not for sale ;)
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2011, 04:18:56 PM »
Quote from: andy750 on October 24, 2011, 12:00:22 PM
I have one in my garage - its 23 years old, has all the hero marks, badges, broken-in leather etc..looks very cool. However since it was my first biker jacket its not for sale ;)


I've got one that's 35 years old. It was my first biker jacket, it ain't for sale either. ;)
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2011, 04:21:42 PM »
Aero Leather makes nice jackets. Made to your size as well. (chest, shoulder, neck to waist, sleeve length etc) all there stuff is made to your specific size.
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2011, 04:47:53 PM »
 Keep looking. I finally found a 70's never worn Schott Cafe rider jacket in an antique store. Pants and jacket were $90. The pants didn't fit and I sold them for $125.
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2011, 09:44:01 PM »
I picked up this vintage leather jacket from a UK seller on eBay. I was a bit hesitant since the tag indicated it was a size small. However, the seller provided detailed actual measurements of the jacket in the item listing and I took a chance after verifying the jacket SHOULD fit. It did and I get compliments on it constantly.
They have an eBay store packed with vintage clothing - especially jackets. Prices are reasonable for the quality of jackets and their service and shipping are excellent.
http://stores.ebay.com/manormonkeys-vintage?_rdc=1
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2011, 11:52:30 PM »
Quote from: scunny on October 24, 2011, 10:42:14 AM
you going to run pods on that jacket Mick  ;D


No, but i will oil it..... ;D
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2011, 08:34:52 AM »
there is this cheesy company that makes reproduction celebrity jackets,some are cool.like the fight club jacket and the benjamin button belstaff look alike,but I am wary of the quality and would feel like a poser.But the price is good,but still theres the poser element.I think its celebswear.com
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2011, 01:59:53 AM »
Quote from: bikerbart on October 25, 2011, 08:34:52 AM
there is this cheesy company that makes reproduction celebrity jackets,some are cool.like the fight club jacket and the benjamin button belstaff look alike,but I am wary of the quality and would feel like a poser.But the price is good,but still theres the poser element.I think its celebswear.com

What about the long leather coat in the Matrix, always wanted one of those.... ;D
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Re: know a good place to pick up an old school style cafe racer leather jacket?
« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2011, 06:56:36 AM »
they got those
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