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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    Wheels ordered…...

    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      Decided on the helmet.

      Brick red J100 being built…...

      Any recommendations for a good pair of retro style gloves, preferably in a light tan colour?

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

      last edited by 23 Nov 2014, 11:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        steelworker
        見習いボス
        Joined: 16 Apr 2014

        Kunz Driver Gloves USD25 from Hoffman Boots

        Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
        Well, I have others.

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          Those are exactly what i had in mind.  Thanks…....

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            MP
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 9 Apr 2012

            Lee Parks DeerTours are pretty great too, super soft and as protective as an unarmored glove can be.  The plastic buckle is disappointing though, on an otherwise fantastic glove, but they're my current favourites to ride in.


            (not my photo)

            I've also been riding in the Deus Belted gloves, which are extremely nice, but a bit pricey.  They're made in Japan though, which I guess is fitting, by what used to be Harold's Gear.  They only come in dark brown, no tan.

            Iron and Resin make some sweet looking gloves too, including a Vanson collab, but I haven't seen them in the flesh.

            I like the Bullitt by the way, good choice 🙂

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              Graeme
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 30 Mar 2012

              I'm a fan of the Bell Bullitt too. I'd advise trying one on first to make sure that it fits. I've got a weird skull that makes it difficult to find a lid that suits.

              The Icon 1000 range might be worth a look for riding gear, but it tends to be a bit overstyled in a retro / Mad Max kind of way. They even do a pair of red gloves! 😉

              Urban Rider and Motolegends do some nice gear if you're after something that's more Hipster than Power Ranger. The Lee Parks deerskin gloves look interesting.

              But don't go Full Knievel!!!

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                fre-co
                Joined: 14 Nov 2014

                I use Geier gloves for riding - www.geiergloves.com
                I have the 445 in natural elk for spring/summer/autumn and the 204 merino wool lined deerskin for winter. Geiers are great quality and sized like shoes rather than s/m/l
                You can get them from Kevin Kaatz at www.texasgoodgloves.com - he is a truly awesome and helpful guy.

                You probably read all about sizing already but apparently on those Bell Bullitts, it is quite strange by most accounts. Hope it works for your head.

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                  Arlo
                  Joined: 16 Sept 2013

                  How about making some Iron Heart gloves?

                  last edited by 23 Nov 2014, 17:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Graeme
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                    Since @Giles doesn't have enough boots, I figured he should get these from Lewis Leathers to go with his jacket! 😉

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                      Megatron1505
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                      Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                      I'm pretty sure that @Giles has his riding boots already sorted  😉

                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                      last edited by 23 Nov 2014, 19:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        Thanks for all your help guys…..

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          natehate
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 18 Jun 2012

                          i like my sullivan gloves
                          http://www.sullivanglove.com/Scripts/default.asp

                          i run these ones
                          http://www.sullivanglove.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=201

                          and these
                          http://www.sullivanglove.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=216

                          don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                            Moonshine
                            Joined: 4 Mar 2012

                            Grifter Co. USA has some good looking gloves - selvedge and leather, but that might hit too close to home…  That being the case, could you guys not build your own gloves?  I assume there would be a market...

                            But for quality gloves that I know are a proven design check out Aerostitch elk and deer skin gloves!

                            www.moonshineleatherworks.tumblr.com
                            instagram.com/moonshineleatherworks

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                              fre-co
                              Joined: 14 Nov 2014

                              Those aerostitch gloves are made by geier.

                              last edited by 23 Nov 2014, 22:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                4c
                                Banned
                                Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                                @ArloVShop:

                                How about making some Iron Heart gloves?

                                Doesn't H-San/Works.inc make some straight up motorcycle gear under the name Free Bee or am I behind on the times…?

                                last edited by 23 Nov 2014, 23:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  He used to…

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    Aetas
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                                    Joined: 19 Jun 2013

                                    W&W Cycles (Europe) have very nice gloves from Geier and Raber in stock!

                                    http://www.wwag.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WebSite.woa/wa/DirectAction?action=forceEnglish&page=!33158

                                    last edited by 24 Nov 2014, 09:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      Wow, so many options..,…

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                      last edited by 24 Nov 2014, 10:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        davito
                                        Joined: 27 Oct 2011

                                        @Giles:

                                        Decided on the helmet.

                                        Brick red J100 being built…...

                                        Any recommendations for a good pair of retro style gloves, preferably in a light tan colour?

                                        Helmet is awesome and together with the J100, you rock G

                                        Cheers,
                                        David

                                        last edited by 24 Nov 2014, 10:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          SaschaVS
                                          Joined: 4 Apr 2013

                                          @Giles:

                                          Decided on the helmet.

                                          Brick red J100 being built…...

                                          Any recommendations for a good pair of retro style gloves, preferably in a light tan colour?

                                          Churchill Maverick Motorcycle gloves!!!!! There´s no better one on the market!!!  http://www.jrcglove.com/classic.html

                                          IHFFIH

                                          last edited by 24 Nov 2014, 10:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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