the 3/4 length leather rider's jacket is baaaaaack

[hondahawkrider]

Originally Posted by krehmkej

Are these still available? Tough as hell. Mine has lasted forever and survived a high-speed getoff in Germany,

nope.. not avail

[AlanCT]

They appear on eBay fairly regularly.

[markhas]

Originally Posted by rvb1019

A 3/4 jacket ain't sh*t without the fringe!

this is silly! very childish minds with no content.

[hondahawkrider]

Originally Posted by AlanCT

They appear on eBay fairly regularly.

not in sizes above L they don't....

If anyone is interested, I have a xxl Baron that is very simiar to the dakar - brand new still has the tag and everything in the fleamarket... great jacket - but with the extra back protection it's a bit snug.,..

[johnwesley]

what about the road gear 3/4 length. looks like a nice jacket

[captaincaveman1999]

HG Dakars pop up on ebay on occasion. I like the jacket so much I have a US 40 and a 42.


The 40 is for sale if anyone is interested.

[Recht]

Originally Posted by johnwesley

what about the road gear 3/4 length. looks like a nice jacket

I have one of these. I think it is about 6 or 7 years old. It is a great jacket, I really like it. I'm glad to see Roadgear brought this back. In fact I may order a spare. I would also like to see a Vanson TT2 in person.

[johnwesley]

the one I have they changed the front pockets on. I hear they have a new verson coming out with vents and armor.

I'm thinking it'll be the shiznit

[natefalls]

Hey, so if anyone was thinking about getting the Miline one, it's on clearance for $200 right now:

http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/1001001/p/15271

For all the bitching I did about the armor quality and whatnot, it's still one of my favorite jackets, at least when it isn't hot out. Get loads of compliments on it from non-riders and riders alike.

I'm actually re-ordering one a size smaller, since I got the wrong size the first time due to either their sizing chart being BS at the time, or a reading error on my part. Gonna take a chance and get it in the "vintage" finish just for yuks, too.

[klavdy]

Originally Posted by natefalls

Hey, so if anyone was thinking about getting the Miline one, it's on clearance for $200 right now:

http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/1001001/p/15271

For all the bitching I did about the armor quality and whatnot, it's still one of my favorite jackets, at least when it isn't hot out. Get loads of compliments on it from non-riders and riders alike.

I'm actually re-ordering one a size smaller, since I got the wrong size the first time due to either their sizing chart being BS at the time, or a reading error on my part. Gonna take a chance and get it in the "vintage" finish just for yuks, too.

I bought one earlier this year, went by their size chart and had to send it back for one two sizes smaller.
For the price it's a terrific jacket, the armour is pissweak though.
I've put better armour in, easy to do.
One thing that is surprising, it does not have side pockets, you know, handwarmer type pockets,and it would be good to be able to unpick the silly bloody "Melbourne" tag.
No good in warm weather, but as a cold jacket it's great.
The neck felt a bit high at first, would sort of catch on your helmet when doing a head check etc, it's worn in and softened up nicely now.



I'll take some better, more detailed pics as the ones found online aren't all that great.

edit:
Ooops, sorry Natefalls, just clocked your pics, they are good.

[LI LT Owner]

Originally Posted by markhas

this is silly! very childish minds with no content.

Commenting on a post a YEAR after it was made is equally childish. So there!

[natefalls]

Update: got my new Melbourne in the right size. Gave the one that didn't fit to my brother in law, and it fits him great.

I'm a 42, and the newer sizing chart said I'm a Large, and it fits me like a glove. The Vintage finish actually looks pretty danged awesome, like good black leather worn by time and sun. Yeah, the armor still sucks shit, but I'm sure one of my old jackets has something that I can swap in there. I'll take some pics later and stick them in here.

[RockyMtnRoadRash]

Originally Posted by Nd2Roam

I have a FG Baron and it's taken me 3 years to break it in properly. As far as I'm concerned that made its value go up. Still, I wish it were available in brown.

I'll second that. Why the hell is it so hard to find brown leather jackets with proper armor and decent features? Must we all look like angry heavy-metal fans?

[hondahawkrider]

Originally Posted by natefalls

Hey, so if anyone was thinking about getting the Miline one, it's on clearance for $200 right now:

http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/1001001/p/15271

For all the bitching I did about the armor quality and whatnot, it's still one of my favorite jackets, at least when it isn't hot out. Get loads of compliments on it from non-riders and riders alike.

I'm actually re-ordering one a size smaller, since I got the wrong size the first time due to either their sizing chart being BS at the time, or a reading error on my part. Gonna take a chance and get it in the "vintage" finish just for yuks, too.

Still on the sale - just checked ... For $200 buck - I think I am going to get another one and take it to have some zippers put in for vents...

[notarex]

I ordered one and received it real quick. I'm pleased with the jacket for the price. I'm a 42L and ordered a 46, sleeves are just right, length is good, a bit too big around the midsection--but I'm used to that. I'm 6'3" 200lbs with a long torso, maybe should have ordered a 44, but they were out. I plan to address the issues with the jacket as problems arise:

-Upgrade armour
-Cover the "melbourne" stitching with a Guzzi patch
-Re-stake the snaps (already lost one)
-Possibly replace the zipper if it becomes an issue. I had my tailor replace the zipper on my parka recently, and he added a heavy duty talon zipper for $50 or so. That's a serious zipper.

I got the "vintage" style and it's pretty sharp. If anyone wants pics, let me know.