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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2004 7:58 am
Post subject: Leathers
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I just ordered some new leathers, chaps and jacket. They're from
JaminLeather. They are patchwork...made from scraps rather than from large
pieces.
I kinda like the look, ...... different. Cheap too. Chaps were $30 bucks,
jacket about $50, with zip in/out liner.
Should have 'em in a couple of days. I'll let ya know.
Anybody ever see/own 'em. Did I let "cheap" overload "common sense"???
cheers
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 12:44 am
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In article <MKSdndeipPSCfKzcRVn-pA.RemoveThis@adelphia.com>,
"Robert Thomas" <robobt.RemoveThis@adelphia.net> wrote:
> I just ordered some new leathers, chaps and jacket. They're from
> JaminLeather. They are patchwork...made from scraps rather than from large
> pieces.
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> I kinda like the look, ...... different. Cheap too. Chaps were $30 bucks,
> jacket about $50, with zip in/out liner.
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> Should have 'em in a couple of days. I'll let ya know.
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> Anybody ever see/own 'em. Did I let "cheap" overload "common sense"???
Haven't seen their stuff in the flesh, er, skin, but from their website
it's pretty clear they have a lot of 'fashion' clothing (not to mention
leather fetishist and gay cruisin' supplies). It's probably not a real
motorcycle jacket, with windflap behind the front zipper, low back,
extra-strong stitching, vents, etc. If you think this will be as good as
real gear that costs ten times as much, you're kidding yourself. The
patch leather looks particularly weak.
Still, if it's this or denim, then go for it. My wife's Leather Attic
jacket was not made like my Bristol jacket, but it stood up surprisingly
well to a dozen yards of pavement. Most biker injuries are to the legs
and feet, so if you wear the chaps, and have high boots, you're probably
better protected than 95% of the riders out there.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 7:12 am
Post subject: Re: Leathers [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Tostada" <comfy.TakeThisOut@home.org> wrote in message
news:comfy-73C7C7.23443329082004@nr-ott01.bellnexxia.net...
> In article <MKSdndeipPSCfKzcRVn-pA.TakeThisOut@adelphia.com>,
> "Robert Thomas" <robobt.TakeThisOut@adelphia.net> wrote:
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> > I just ordered some new leathers, chaps and jacket. They're from
> > JaminLeather. They are patchwork...made from scraps rather than from
large
> > pieces.
> >
> > I kinda like the look, ...... different. Cheap too. Chaps were $30
bucks,
> > jacket about $50, with zip in/out liner.
> >
> > Should have 'em in a couple of days. I'll let ya know.
> >
> > Anybody ever see/own 'em. Did I let "cheap" overload "common sense"???
>
> Haven't seen their stuff in the flesh, er, skin, but from their website
> it's pretty clear they have a lot of 'fashion' clothing (not to mention
> leather fetishist and gay cruisin' supplies). It's probably not a real
> motorcycle jacket, with windflap behind the front zipper, low back,
> extra-strong stitching, vents, etc. If you think this will be as good as
> real gear that costs ten times as much, you're kidding yourself. The
> patch leather looks particularly weak.
>
Stuff's supposed to get here today. I'll let ya know.
> Still, if it's this or denim, then go for it. My wife's Leather Attic
> jacket was not made like my Bristol jacket, but it stood up surprisingly
> well to a dozen yards of pavement. Most biker injuries are to the legs
> and feet, so if you wear the chaps, and have high boots, you're probably
> better protected than 95% of the riders out there.
So I figured. I really had warmth in mind instead of protection, tho.
cheers
bob<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Leathers |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:08 am
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On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:44:34 -0400, Tostada <comfy RemoveThis @home.org> waived
the right to be silent and professed:
>My wife's Leather Attic
>jacket was not made like my Bristol jacket, but it stood up surprisingly
>well to a dozen yards of pavement.
You should let your wife sit on the bike once in a while...
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Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Leathers |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 5:19 pm
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LMAO
Michel
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" we get old too soon and smart too late"
Bruno <insert.RemoveThis@address.here> wrote
> You should let your wife sit on the bike once in a while...<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Leathers |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 1:17 am
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In article <bj26j0lvfr96e3kmedsk4cru0psu99sph0.TakeThisOut@4ax.com>,
Bruno <insert.TakeThisOut@address.here> wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:44:34 -0400, Tostada <comfy.TakeThisOut@home.org> waived
> the right to be silent and professed:
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> >My wife's Leather Attic
> >jacket was not made like my Bristol jacket, but it stood up surprisingly
> >well to a dozen yards of pavement.
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> You should let your wife sit on the bike once in a while...
Hehe...don't know if she'll want to go biking again, after what the
Emergency folks did to get the gravel and denim out of her leg. After
watching her high-side her bike in front of me, I'm a little leery
myself. Was putting off buying leather pants, but I got some Joe Rocket
leather overpants after seeing how poorly jeans hold up to pavement.
Got the lowers set up perfectly, BTW. Very little buffeting at moderate
speed, and an unearthly calm behind the windshield over 120 klicks.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Leathers |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 1:38 am
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In article <Kq-dnQ9l_r06uq7cRVn-gg.DeleteThis@adelphia.com>,
"Robert Thomas" <robobt.DeleteThis@adelphia.net> wrote:
> So I figured. I really had warmth in mind instead of protection, tho.
I find leather on its own isn't very warm for riding, but the right
underlayer makes a good combination. Columbia makes these thin fleece
turtlenecks that don't take up much space, but really hold the heat in
under a jacket. A neck warmer or thin balaclava make a big difference
too, on cooler days.
Even if it's just to keep the June Bugs and wasps from breaking the
skin, any leather is good. I usually wear a light leather jacket when
riding in hot weather, but recently found that my heavy motorcycle
jacket was cooler because of the venting. Of course, when stopped in
heavy traffic, it's like a sauna.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Leathers |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 6:57 am
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"Tostada" <comfy.DeleteThis@home.org> wrote in message
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> In article <Kq-dnQ9l_r06uq7cRVn-gg.DeleteThis@adelphia.com>,
> "Robert Thomas" <robobt.DeleteThis@adelphia.net> wrote:
>
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> > So I figured. I really had warmth in mind instead of protection, tho.
>
> I find leather on its own isn't very warm for riding, but the right
> underlayer makes a good combination. Columbia makes these thin fleece
> turtlenecks that don't take up much space, but really hold the heat in
> under a jacket. A neck warmer or thin balaclava make a big difference
> too, on cooler days.
>
I tie a big bandanna around my neck. That helps a lot.
> Even if it's just to keep the June Bugs and wasps from breaking the
> skin, any leather is good. I usually wear a light leather jacket when
> riding in hot weather, but recently found that my heavy motorcycle
> jacket was cooler because of the venting. Of course, when stopped in
> heavy traffic, it's like a sauna.
I've got a Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket for hot weather. It too is pretty hot
when I'm stopped, but really cool once I get moving.
cheers
bob<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Leathers |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2004 9:26 pm
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another example of info- regular jeans wear through after only four feet on
pavement at 50 mph, kevlar good for about 18 feet, leather chaps- 86 feet
"Robert Thomas" <robobt DeleteThis @adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:MKSdndeipPSCfKzcRVn-pA@adelphia.com...
> I just ordered some new leathers, chaps and jacket. They're from
> JaminLeather. They are patchwork...made from scraps rather than from
large
> pieces.
>
> I kinda like the look, ...... different. Cheap too. Chaps were $30
bucks,
> jacket about $50, with zip in/out liner.
>
> Should have 'em in a couple of days. I'll let ya know.
>
> Anybody ever see/own 'em. Did I let "cheap" overload "common sense"???
>
> cheers
>
> bob
>
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2004 9:46 pm
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On Wed, 1 Sep 2004 20:26:06 -0400, "Richard Prentiss"
<assemblr.DeleteThis@adelphia.net> waived the right to be silent and professed:
>another example of info- regular jeans wear through after only four feet on
>pavement at 50 mph, kevlar good for about 18 feet, leather chaps- 86 feet
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But chaps, although sexy, leave your butt exposed.
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