Simmons Bilt

[Niro]

Great fit, looks really good! @xtcclassic

[Appfaff]

@Giles:

That's about it.  @Sam  has a Clayton café in black, it's a beaut….... And the Shinki (called variously, Shitsi and Stinki in Japan, that's how much it is "revered") is like USD160 more for the same jacket.....

well that quickly made my choice…  and the words "Water repellent" describing the Clayton leather helps me a bit as well. Thanks!

[Anesthetist]

Much better fit Xtc.

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[zatenm]

Pretty much perfect @xtcclassic !
Congrats Sir…..

[EvilTwin]

@Appfaff, since you were looking for an IHAL-01, keep in mind that the IH sizes are lower than the Alexander / Simmons Bilt sizes to maintain consistency. So, an XL IHAL-01 would correspond to a Simmons Bilt 44 rather than a 42. ( @Giles, am I understanding that correctly?)

[Giles]

You are, but in all probability I think I'll be sorting @Appfaff out with a custom jacket, so sizing will be bespoke…..

[EvilTwin]

Oh cool, way to go!

[xtcclassic]

@Appfaff:

Ok. Finally decided my next big purchase will be a SB leather jacket and wanted to get some of your thoughts on the different leather options.

Options I am looking at:  Burgundy Hoween Warhawk FQHH / Shinki Chocolate / Horween Chromexel Steerhide Brown

I love the Burgundy and the fact that it will essentially match everything, however, not sure I should go a more classic route and get a brown or chocolate offering. I know Black is out contention because I simply would not wear it as much.

Thoughts on those you you that have any of these offerings in a SB jacket?

Thanks!

Mine is the chromexcel steerhide. This is the first real leather jacket I've owned, so this is the only leather that I have any experience with. It's a beautiful leather no doubt, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Just know that it is very heavy and fairly stiff although not as stiff as the horsehide from what I hear. It does seem like it will break in in a reasonable amount of time. Regardless, a slim fitting jacket in this leather may not be for everyone, so it may depend on the cut. That Clayton horsehide sure looks nice for a lighter option.

[Appfaff]

@Sam would it be too much to request a photo of your SB Cafe Racer?

Many Thanks!

[Giles]

@sam fecked his back up today…........Not sure when he will actually be able to move again....

[Appfaff]

Oh my, @Sam I hope you feel better soon!

[Giles]

Yeah, the fool tried to pick up a carton of IHSH-155 on his own…...

[Appfaff]

Hope You guys have a good chiropractor nearby!!  I threw my back out a few years ago and it wasn't fun.

Speedy recovery Sam.

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[Sam]

Thanks @Appfaff

Feeling pretty pathetic right now. I'll definitely get a pic to you when i'm back on my feet though.

Sam

[Cutlasshound]

@Sam:

Thanks @Appfaff

Feeling pretty pathetic right now. I'll definitely get a pic to you when i'm back on my feet though.

Sam

You shouldnt.

I had a prolapsed disc once. It was f**king excruciating! Physio and acupuncture helped a lot

Get well soon bro!

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[Giles]

I may give him a bit of "acapuncture" tomorrow…...

[Sam]

Hey @Appfaff
Apologies for the delay on these. Back is much better now thanks… was most probably a spasm but i'm banned from lifting heavy boxes for the time being. (my only form of exercise) Thanks for the well wishes @Cutlasshound

Here is my SB jacket, it wasn't made for me but it was close enough. I do love it and it got a good beating back when i was riding a lot. It's been used in all weather too… mostly rain.

[Appfaff]

Fantastic! Thanks Sam!

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[sisterray]

Hey @Sam,

That jacket looks very familiar to me

Hope you enjoy it!

[Sam]

I am! haha Thanks @sisterray

I was in the right place at the right time.