Triumphrat

Whitehurst

I am in the market for a new Jacket and I was hoping to find something a bit vintage scooter style with modern tech.

So, I was wondering what some of you may use?

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sweatmachine

I use the genuine article, a Schott Perfecto. Just like the Fonze.



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road_dog

:upthumb: Aaaaaay!

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Bonafide

Triumph use to offer one simular to what sweat posted. It was called the "Highway" jacket - which is kinda the generic term used for a "Fonze" jacket. The one Triumph offered even had shoulder/elbow protection inserts. Think they discontinued it after 2004.

Why not check out the new Triumph clothing catalog? They have some nice looking retro looking leathers again this year. I wanted the Romero jacket, but when I tried one on at the local Triumph dealership - it didn't fit my arms - so I found something else that did.

McQueen

Well, I went for the genuine rocker article: Lewis.



Take a look at Johnson Leathers. Hand made in SF, CA. I just grabbed a pair of riding pants from them. Awesome quality. You can buy off the rack or have it custom fit.

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boboso

Not sure what your looking for but make sure you get something that fits, offers good protecetion and is comfortable "ON THE BIKE", not standing in the store.

I have a vintage Schott/Dur-O-Jac for sale on eBay (size 42/44) if interested. Was posted in Classifieds as well.

My eBay Offering

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Simmons

I wear a Schott "classic Racer 141"

jacketSchott leather Jackets and Motorcycle apprel

With an Aplinestars "bionic protection Jacket" under it.

armorBionic protection jacket-alpinestars official store

I used to wear a textile jacket that had full armor in it, and it saved my shoulder and elbow in low speed fall. However the short slide did melt the textile.

I had worn the armor long enough in the textile jacket that I felt naked without it. I had the leather jacket that was "a tad" large for me, but with the armor inside, it fits perfect.

It is also nice and warm on cold days.

best of luck shopping,
Simmons

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sweatmachine

jeez that thing ain't cheap.

yeah yeah protection etc, but 300 bones?

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Vox66

Check out the Belstaff Montana jacket at britishmotorcyclegear.com It comes with removable Knox elbow, shoulder and back protection. The jacket rocks on or off the bike! It's 400 beans.... but my skin is worth it. I'll still wear my Schott Perfecto from time to time around town. Good luck in your search for a jacket, it took me a good three months.

Simmons

Sweatmachine,

If you can find the size you need you can get it for under $200 with shipping off ebay. Still expensive, but you get the flexibility of wearing it under anything.

I had a lot of trouble finding a jacket with shoulder, elbow, and spine armor that I liked. To me this thing had it all, and I figure it will save me a few buck from buying jackets for different conditions.

That said, you are right, $300 bucks is a bit of a drag.

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