And for when things get serious

And the one that's likely more fitting here, my '94 900 SuperSport with all manner of cool bits and trick parts

On the other end of the spectrum...

This is probably the most fun, especially when you take a perfectly good dirt bike, and smaller wheels and slicks on it. Dumb and hilariously fun.

Atop the two-stroke, which is the preferred weapon for the technical and slick singletrack we enjoy in the PNWet.

... and forgive me for the multiple posts; I wasn't able to upload all the images in one post.

Let's see if I can get a few pictures posted here...

From last weekend on the big, overgrown dirt bike, in the wilds of central Oregon.

The 450, which gets a rally tower for racing rallies. Seen here in go-anywhere mode.

@NickD said in Motorcycles:

@Bobcat-Sig I've got the non Bayliss version of this, great bike.

The V2 is an amazing bike. I prefer it to the V4 (of any flavor). It's easier to ride and I'm faster on my V2 than the V4 Streetfigther.

I loved it so much that when my 899 died a fiery death at the track several years ago, I circled back to the V2.

@louisbosco said in Motorcycles:

@Bobcat-Sig I thought the sp2 came with a dry clutch. did you swap it back to wets?

No, you are correct; it does come with a dry clutch. Out of the box from Borgo-Panigale, the wet clutch cover is fitted, but underneath is the Ducati Performance dry clutch from STM. In the box is a carbon fiber trim piece.

As seen here:

The email dropped for me today and saw these and thought, "Oh my!"

This spring, my beloved pair of suede J Shoes chukka boots finally gave up the ghost. They were my go-to, business travel shoes; light, comfortable, paired well with all manner of business casual, and uncommon. I love them.

These look like a worthy replacement, even if they aren't nearly as light. I'm still enjoying my 7" cap toe IH Wesco collab. I think they're called the Guildsman these days. Nonetheless, killer boots.

Is the last the same on these Foot Patrols as the Guildsman?

@popvulture My man! Yes, same. The 888 in 25oz does feel high on me, but have softened a bit upfront. I find that fit to be a good cold-weather option as it covers more of the backside.

Out of curiosity since I'm a new guy here; how are you finding, in general, how front and back-rise measurements relate? I see not all brands or vendors list both, usually only one.

With a lifetime of skiing, hiking, and now motorcycling, sporting a butt is very much my cross to bear. Though my wife loves it, so...

For those of that have washed your shirts (I have yet to do so), did you experience any shrinkage?

I ask because in hoping for some in the sleeves and the length of the shirt.

@Snafu Interesting. I'm only just now noticing these discrepancies for measurements as I wade deeper into this denim affliction.

I recently bought a pair of Samurai jeans from SE and their measurements were too big by several inches, in the waist, especially. Then I picked on fellow denimheads using Blue Owl's measurements as a reference that typically holds true. Fortunately, I was able to exchange for a pair that I think will fit; they show up today.

So then what's the discrepancy in measurement? Is it where the measurements are taken on the garments? How they are taken? I'm curious.

@Steve Love it! I'm probably more in for the blazer than the chore coat, but those samples and prototypes you've shown look amazing! Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep an eye out.

@freepickin said in WTB: Sashiko jacket (and advice?):

These look super cool

https://dehen1920.com/products/weekender-jacket-indigo-sashiko

I saw that. Super cool. I'm warming up to the varsity/bomber style jackets. Usually, the double cuff on the sleeve can be a bit much when wearing a watch. But that fabric... oh yes!

@DrPat said in WTB: Sashiko jacket (and advice?):

@Bobcat-Sig this shashiko overshirt from Dehen is available at IH Germany

https://ironheartgermany.com/collections/dehen-1920/products/dehen-1920-de-os0001-ind-dehen-1920-crissman-overshirt-indigo-sashiko

I didn't even think of the Crissman! I have one of their very first editions in light oxford and it's excellent. They seem to have updated the hem a bit, which I like. I'll head down there this week and take a look at this and the Weekender. Great suggestion!

@Gavin666 said in WTB: Sashiko jacket (and advice?):

@Bobcat-Sig New Freenote Cloth CPO Sashiko is awesome. If in UK Auteur Store has it

A new one to me. I'll give it a look. Thank you.

I posted a similar question in the r/rawdenim subreddit though the user base here seems to be well-informed, even outside of Iron Heart's offerings.

I did see that IH did offer an unstructured sport coat, but TBD on if there will be a restock.

I'm curious if anyone may have the aforementioned jacket in a L or XL that just isn't working for them so that I may give it a good life.

Additionally, some guidance on where I might find a nice sashiko jacket. In particular, I'm looking for a standard jacket, that is to say, one that's not the usual Type I or Type III jacket that's so common with us denim heads. With spring upon us, my Brave Star Ironside Trucker in their undyed seeded cotton (now called Desert Bone) has been in regular rotation, but I'd like something with some indigo.

Taylot Stitch has an interesting offering with their Crew Jacket, which is a mash-up of work and coach jacket styles. I kinda dig it. The chambray lining is a nice touch, though I don't love the elastic cuffs. I suspect I could have the cuffs altered if I was feeling froggy.

What else would you suggest? And where might I find such a jacket?

@popvulture said in SEXIH25 = Self Edge x Iron Heart 19oz Denim Jeans:

Yep @Bobcat-Sig I definitely agree with everything @pechelman said above ^^^ . It wasn't something I paid a lot of attention to for a good long while, because I really didn't understand why it mattered, but in retrospect I do think it has a lot to do with how the top block fits. A lot of times I'd buy a pair of IH that'd fit well in the waist, but the general top block was just too snug and I'd be thinking "I don't get it — why is this happening?" I don't think the rear rise is everything in that equation, but it's definitely part. I'd say like most dimensions, measure a pair of jeans that fit you really well and try to aim for that. The good thing is like Phil said, you can get a bit of stretch out of it.

My girlfriend would definitely agree about butts! lol. I think that probably has a lot to do with why I don't wear skinnier jeans — if I had chicken legs and a smaller ass, I could definitely pull that off a lot easier, but these are the cards I was dealt

That helps. Thanks. I sometimes wonder if I over-complicate this as we're talking about garment measurement... and not launching a space shuttle. Still, I work to understand it so I can line my closet with properly fitting denim.

I blame the Viking blood that dominates my half-Scandanavian heritage for needing that big top block and unskinny legs.

@goosehd Edited

I seem to collect unstructured sport coats. It seems to fit in my world in tech. And I searched for a killer sashiko jacket outside of the trucker style; I found this... about a year too l late. Typical in my searches. haha

What are the chances for a restock? Or maybe even another jacket with a similar fabric?

@popvulture My man! Yes, same. The 888 in 25oz does feel high on me, but have softened a bit upfront. I find that fit to be a good cold-weather option as it covers more of the backside.

Out of curiosity since I'm a new guy here; how are you finding, in general, how front and back-rise measurements relate? I see not all brands or vendors list both, usually only one.

With a lifetime of skiing, hiking, and now motorcycling, sporting a butt is very much my cross to bear. Though my wife loves it, so...

@popvulture we seem to have similar fits. Rise is my new fitting frontier, if there be such a thing. As I'm still learning how all these jeans and fits work, I've mostly focused on leg opening, waist, and the top block. I did not pay attention to the rise until I impulse-bought a pair of Brave Stars outside of my normal fit and found them way too low in the rise. Mid and high-rise for me now.