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    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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      @gaseousclay going to confirm what mclaincausey said because because if a lead acid battery is either old or has been overcharged it can produce H2S Hydrogen Sulfide. This compounded with the fact that most batteries that need jumpstarted need to be jumped in the winter (when the air is is very dry) can lead to creating an ignition source by static discharge and the battery venting. If you have ever noticed a white crust around a battery terminal some acid has already vented from the battery.

      Trust me it won't hurt to find an unpainted piece of metal on the car frame and try it that way first.

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      • gaseousclayG
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        Thanks, guys. To be safe, I think i'll go with version 2 and hook the negative cable to a grounded part of the car.

        WTB:
        IHSH-129 size L (blue)
        IHSH-19

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          • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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            Anyone owning a Simmonsbilt jacket with a Riri size 8: what side is the zipper pull on (while you are wearing it looking down at it)? On the right (typical USA) or on the left (like iron heart stuff, seems backwards)…

            Also is there really any reason to go with a 2 way zipper on there? Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

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            • Stuart.TS
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              Sell my IH 9526J modified type III to buy a  IH2526J modified? I think I might get more wear out of it, but a black type III feels like a standard must have…what to do?

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              • neph93N
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                @Stuart.T:

                Sell my IH 9526J modified type III to buy a  IH2526J modified? I think I might get more wear out of it, but a black type III feels like a standard must have…what to do?

                In my opinion brown duck goes with everything. Superblack denim does not. So you need both in your wardrobe [emoji851][emoji23]

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

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                • Stuart.TS
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                  @neph93 you've given me the answer I need buddy! Sell the black and buy the duck.. I wear my 526 and 71 on constant rotation because I love them both. I end up forcing myself to where my 9526. Watch out eBay here I come…again.

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                  • cityofdelusionC
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                    @Filthy:

                    Anyone owning a Simmonsbilt jacket with a Riri size 8: what side is the zipper pull on (while you are wearing it looking down at it)? On the right (typical USA) or on the left (like iron heart stuff, seems backwards)…

                    Also is there really any reason to go with a 2 way zipper on there? Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

                    I don't own a Simmons Bilt jacket (yet!) but I hope it's alright if I share my thoughts or observations with you. According to the photos I've checked out of the Simmons Bilt jackets that are currently on sale on eBay or generally available on the internet, the Riri zipper pull should be on the left side if you look down at it. Worst case you might ask for it to be on whichever side you prefer - after all you'd be paying a good amount of money for a great jacket and you should be able to get whichever detail you want/ is possible.

                    Also the 2-way-zipper is mainly for ventilation and comfort: When you're sitting and you don't want to take off the jacket, you'd zip up the second zipper (the bottom one) and that would allow for the jacket to basically not bunch up if it makes sense. As to the ventilation aspect, you may want to stay warm but still get some air when you're indoors for example and that's when it could come handy. I own a Golden Bear cafe racer jacket which I'm currently selling (as I'd like to order a Simmons Bilt jacket as well) and I can say that the two way zipper was only useful when I sat down without taking off the jacket. I can also see how it could be useful if you like to ride though!

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                    • DionD
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                      @neph93:

                      Superblack denim does not. So you need both in your wardrobe [emoji851][emoji23]

                      I would disagree on the first part as a black jacket (with tonal stitching) goes really well with pretty much everything (especially contrast stitched denim). I agree on the second part, though :).

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                      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                        @doguhanca:

                        @Filthy:

                        Anyone owning a Simmonsbilt jacket with a Riri size 8: what side is the zipper pull on (while you are wearing it looking down at it)? On the right (typical USA) or on the left (like iron heart stuff, seems backwards)…

                        Also is there really any reason to go with a 2 way zipper on there? Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

                        I don't own a Simmons Bilt jacket (yet!) but I hope it's alright if I share my thoughts or observations with you. According to the photos I've checked out of the Simmons Bilt jackets that are currently on sale on eBay or generally available on the internet, the Riri zipper pull should be on the left side if you look down at it. Worst case you might ask for it to be on whichever side you prefer - after all you'd be paying a good amount of money for a great jacket and you should be able to get whichever detail you want/ is possible.

                        Also the 2-way-zipper is mainly for ventilation and comfort: When you're sitting and you don't want to take off the jacket, you'd zip up the second zipper (the bottom one) and that would allow for the jacket to basically not bunch up if it makes sense. As to the ventilation aspect, you may want to stay warm but still get some air when you're indoors for example and that's when it could come handy. I own a Golden Bear cafe racer jacket which I'm currently selling (as I'd like to order a Simmons Bilt jacket as well) and I can say that the two way zipper was only useful when I sat down without taking off the jacket. I can also see how it could be useful if you like to ride though!

                        Thank you!

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                        • manufc10M
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                          @Dion:

                          @neph93:

                          Superblack denim does not. So you need both in your wardrobe [emoji851][emoji23]

                          I would disagree on the first part as a black jacket (with tonal stitching) goes really well with pretty much everything (especially contrast stitched denim). I agree on the second part, though :).

                          Same.  I sold my brown duck trucker because I found it hard to match with a good number of tops.  Black literally goes with everything I own….but I also agree with the second part 😉

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                          • neph93N
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                            I was thinking more in terms of bottoms than tops. Brown duck works with all shades of indigo, all grey/black stuff, even cream/white. But now you mention it I don’t struggle to pair it with tops either.

                            I’m not keen on the idea that black goes with everything. Imho it’s more a case of black not clashing with anything, which isn’t the same thing. I find the duck jacket to be exceptionally versatile, where as Superblack actually limits my pairing choices to other black stuff and indigo. I guess this is, by definition, a case of personal taste.

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                            Are the same that burn crosses”

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                            • Stuart.TS
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                              I remember reading the advice of a stylist once, and it is apparently and industry view that when pairing tops and bottoms, the top should always be lighter in colour than the bottoms, for the sake of aesthetic balance. Fashion smashion I say.

                              My hesitation having read through the forum posts for the duck type III is that it is short. My 71 is about as short as I can go, and the length on the xxl duck is 1 inch shorter than that. That would sit above my belt line on all of my 555s (the only IH jeans I own).

                              I do like to have the option to Button a type III. What to do…

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                              • GilesG
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                                @Stuart.T:

                                I remember reading the advice of a stylist once, and it is apparently an industry view that when pairing tops and bottoms, the top should always be lighter in colour than the bottoms,

                                That's probably why black leather jackets never caught on….

                                "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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                                • motojoboboM
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                                  I have an upcoming trip to Mexico and would like to order my latest IH wants and have them delivered to the hotel for me to fetch on arrival….
                                  The hotel already confirmed they will receive and hold them for me.
                                  I was wondering what the tax situation is in Mexico? Any forum member had stuff delivered there? Any probs or duties that I should be aware of before going that route?
                                  Thanks for any advice.

                                  The journey is the objective.

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                                  • cityofdelusionC
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                                    @Filthy:

                                    @doguhanca:

                                    @Filthy:

                                    Anyone owning a Simmonsbilt jacket with a Riri size 8: what side is the zipper pull on (while you are wearing it looking down at it)? On the right (typical USA) or on the left (like iron heart stuff, seems backwards)…

                                    Also is there really any reason to go with a 2 way zipper on there? Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

                                    I don't own a Simmons Bilt jacket (yet!) but I hope it's alright if I share my thoughts or observations with you. According to the photos I've checked out of the Simmons Bilt jackets that are currently on sale on eBay or generally available on the internet, the Riri zipper pull should be on the left side if you look down at it. Worst case you might ask for it to be on whichever side you prefer - after all you'd be paying a good amount of money for a great jacket and you should be able to get whichever detail you want/ is possible.

                                    Also the 2-way-zipper is mainly for ventilation and comfort: When you're sitting and you don't want to take off the jacket, you'd zip up the second zipper (the bottom one) and that would allow for the jacket to basically not bunch up if it makes sense. As to the ventilation aspect, you may want to stay warm but still get some air when you're indoors for example and that's when it could come handy. I own a Golden Bear cafe racer jacket which I'm currently selling (as I'd like to order a Simmons Bilt jacket as well) and I can say that the two way zipper was only useful when I sat down without taking off the jacket. I can also see how it could be useful if you like to ride though!

                                    Thank you!

                                    No problem - I'm glad if I could help! 🙂

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                                    • manufc10M
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                                      @Giles:

                                      @Stuart.T:

                                      I remember reading the advice of a stylist once, and it is apparently an industry view that when pairing tops and bottoms, the top should always be lighter in colour than the bottoms,

                                      That's probably why black leather jackets never caught on….

                                      😃

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                                      • Stuart.TS
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                                        @Giles:

                                        @Stuart.T:

                                        I remember reading the advice of a stylist once, and it is apparently an industry view that when pairing tops and bottoms, the top should always be lighter in colour than the bottoms,

                                        That's probably why black leather jackets never caught on….

                                        It was probably in the 1990s, and probably Carol Franklyn, and she was probably wearing a white denim tux at the time. Jeff Banks on the other hand…

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                                        • Max PowerM
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                                          Will there be a release schedule for the spring / summer stuff? Or does it already exist and I didn't find it?

                                          @elclintor:

                                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            There will be.  We need to get updated dates from Japan

                                            "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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