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Originally posted by Terminator Terminator wrote:

As for a leather jacket, I might need to go the special order route, or be patient since my local (and facourite) store does get size 44s from time to time


Just follow your ususl M.O... go to a biker bar stark bollock naked, find some dude with a 44" chest wearing a Caboose, chuck him through a window onto a hot gas stove.. after that he'll be more than willing to give you his jacket, you might even get a pair of Buco's chucked into the deal.
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Originally posted by Terminator Terminator wrote:

Duke, all of your fits are outstanding #lifegoals.


Thank you - that’s very kind

Originally posted by Terminator Terminator wrote:

By the way I’m totally offbase there with my bias that motorcycle jackets should be rugged leather and deerskin should be saved for “sports” leather jackets?


Deerskin is often used for work gloves because the leather is so tough, although I think there’s a number of factors in deciding what’s fit for purpose re motorcycle safety if that’s your question. However on basic thickness I know FW use (deer and horse) leathers that would be described as ‘racing weight’ (1.4mm+)

I think one factor that might play a part is the size of the hide. Smaller hides might mean a jacket has to be made with more parts, therefore more seams and joints which I thick would be the weak points
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Looks like FW's take on the Lee 91B/191-LB jacket. The Lee had a chain Talon like that up until the late 60's.
Nice.


Edited by Dr_Heech - 19 Feb 2019 at 8:11am
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Thought that might’ve got your attention Doc
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Just follow your ususl M.O... go to a biker bar stark bollock naked
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Duke, thanks for your thoughts on horsehide vs deerskin. I guess my question was more from aesthetics, I am used to seeing vintage biker styles in horsehide and more “sports” or “civilian” models in other hides including deerskin. But I won’t rule out the Sunset as I really love that back.
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Damn. Those FW leathers are nice. And available in 46. If the £ hadn't tanked because of brexshit I'd be tempted.
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Where are you looking Chris? I’m not seeing anything new on the blog?
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https://zenmarket.jp/auction.aspx?itemCode=q272197280

No buy seems rampant here but...
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