Monterey Leather Jacket 3/4 length

AviatorTroy · 12-19-2010, 05:00 PM

http://www.compacc.com/p/Shadow-Mont...eather-Jackets

I love it, thinking about ordering soon Anyone try this? They had one that people around here were talking about but this one is new, the old one didn't have vents or armor, so this looks like it could be a GREAT deal.

xroad · 12-19-2010, 07:13 PM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...on+accessories

They changed the name of the jacket. Humm. I wonder if the design has changed?

What stopped me from buying the Meline was that it has no crash paddings or pockets for paddings. Also the sleeve cuff was big and has no means of buttoning or zipping it tight around the wrist. Others also mentioned the lack of vents

the_gr8t_waldo · 12-19-2010, 08:19 PM

this jacket was brough up in a thread before( thinking it was two years plus) the thickness of the leather was thought to be considerably less than most other motorcycle garb- i would add that i too like the styling

HaChayalBoded · 12-19-2010, 08:49 PM

If you take an uncommon size jacket, you would be better off finding a used HGPD jacket. If you take a common size (42, 44, 46) the prices would be about twice what the uncommon sized jackets would run.

AviatorTroy · 12-20-2010, 08:40 AM

Yea I saw the one on that link, that's the old one I think. This one has the same general look, but does have armor and vents. I'm thinkin it might be a bit better made too. Don't have the coin to try it right at the moment being the holidays and all, but perhaps before riding season starts up again.....

xroad · 12-20-2010, 07:59 PM

I think I saw a vet along the torso toward the back. I do not recall seeing the spec say anything about armor. I have to go back and look again.

As for leather thickness, I thought it was thick or thicker than the typical jacket. I am getting old. Can't remember crap ..... so I may be wrong.

Uncle Pollo · 12-21-2010, 12:40 PM

Just because I like the looks of it.

TwoShots · 12-21-2010, 02:34 PM

How much does it weigh?

AviatorTroy · 12-21-2010, 07:03 PM

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The removable CE rated armor in the arms, shoulders and the dual density back protection offer you superior protection

Yep it has all the features that I felt were missing in the first version of the jacket.

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Just the best quality 1.2/1.3 Solid ( cow hide ) leather jacket

Not sure what is standard, is 1.2 mm pretty thin for a riding weight jacket?

xroad · 12-22-2010, 08:41 PM

The old version, the Miline, was advertised 1.5-1.7mm thick leather. Current model Monterey brags 1.2-1.3mm? I was attracted to the thick heavy leather in the old model.

Aether · 02-22-2011, 10:38 AM

Has anyone here actually bought the new version? How's the sizing?

AlanCT · 02-22-2011, 10:56 AM

I think 1mm or more is probably fine for street riding. I'd be more concerned about the stitching.

Trophy Mike · 02-22-2011, 04:14 PM

The leather here is too light to be of consequence. When a manufacturer gives a thickness range it usually errs toward the lower measure. Heavier examples (like the 80's HG Dakar) were too unwieldy for their own good. Better to go with motorcycle grade leather (1.5-1.7) at waist or slightly below length. This Monterey thing is just a fashion exercise.

Motorman · 02-25-2011, 12:54 PM

Hey Mike,
Why doesn't someone make a good quality 3/4 armored leather jacket like the classic HG??? There certainly is an interest.

Thanks,

Motorman

skierd · 02-25-2011, 01:35 PM

You mean other than the ones BMG sells?

http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/Jackets.asp

12-19-2010, 05:00 PM	#1
AviatorTroy ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Cincinnati OH/Stuart FL Oddometer: 1,208	Monterey Leather Jacket 3/4 length http://www.compacc.com/p/Shadow-Mont...eather-Jackets I love it, thinking about ordering soon Anyone try this? They had one that people around here were talking about but this one is new, the old one didn't have vents or armor, so this looks like it could be a GREAT deal.

12-19-2010, 08:49 PM	#4
HaChayalBoded Brooklyn Bored Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Oddometer: 6,738	If you take an uncommon size jacket, you would be better off finding a used HGPD jacket. If you take a common size (42, 44, 46) the prices would be about twice what the uncommon sized jackets would run. __________________ Eddie Stuff FS '00 Harley MT 500 '93 Concours, extreme farkle (for sale) '00 Shadow ACE Tourer (for sale) '03 Shadow Sabre (Gone) '90 Honda Hawk GT NT650 (Gone) Lookin' for a (cheap) '95 GSPD Classic I've been stranded in the combat zone I walked through Bedford Stuy alone Even rode my motorcycle in the rain!

12-21-2010, 12:40 PM	#7
Uncle Pollo Von Hochstaden's son Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, Neue Messico Oddometer: 44,982	Just because I like the looks of it. __________________ mikuni vm32-33 both sides :\ 5000 feet altitude/ 140 main \ 159 02 needle jet\ 6F4 needle in the middle setting\ 0.5 air jet\ pilot 25/3.0 slide 35 mpg around town riding like a asno

12-21-2010, 02:34 PM	#8
TwoShots Vagabond Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Cedar City, Utah Oddometer: 1,447	How much does it weigh? __________________ End Crossbreeding \| Southern UT Excursion: Rockhounding

02-22-2011, 10:38 AM	#11
Aether Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 246	Has anyone here actually bought the new version? How's the sizing? Aether screwed with this post 02-22-2011 at 12:21 PM

12-19-2010, 07:13 PM	#2
xroad Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Oddometer: 772	http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...on+accessories They changed the name of the jacket. Humm. I wonder if the design has changed? What stopped me from buying the Meline was that it has no crash paddings or pockets for paddings. Also the sleeve cuff was big and has no means of buttoning or zipping it tight around the wrist. Others also mentioned the lack of vents

12-19-2010, 08:19 PM	#3
the_gr8t_waldo Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: tacoma warshington Oddometer: 1,853	this jacket was brough up in a thread before( thinking it was two years plus) the thickness of the leather was thought to be considerably less than most other motorcycle garb- i would add that i too like the styling

12-20-2010, 08:40 AM	#5
AviatorTroy ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Cincinnati OH/Stuart FL Oddometer: 1,208	Yea I saw the one on that link, that's the old one I think. This one has the same general look, but does have armor and vents. I'm thinkin it might be a bit better made too. Don't have the coin to try it right at the moment being the holidays and all, but perhaps before riding season starts up again.....

12-20-2010, 07:59 PM	#6
xroad Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Oddometer: 772	I think I saw a vet along the torso toward the back. I do not recall seeing the spec say anything about armor. I have to go back and look again. As for leather thickness, I thought it was thick or thicker than the typical jacket. I am getting old. Can't remember crap ..... so I may be wrong.

12-22-2010, 08:41 PM	#10
xroad Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Oddometer: 772	The old version, the Miline, was advertised 1.5-1.7mm thick leather. Current model Monterey brags 1.2-1.3mm? I was attracted to the thick heavy leather in the old model.

02-22-2011, 10:56 AM	#12
AlanCT The Byronic Man Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Northeastern CT Oddometer: 2,877	I think 1mm or more is probably fine for street riding. I'd be more concerned about the stitching. __________________ "You wouldn't be riding a motorcycle if you weren't an optimist." - Matthew Crawford 2005 Ural Tourist, 2003 Kawasaki Concours IBA #23064

02-22-2011, 04:14 PM	#13
Trophy Mike w/extreme prejudice Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Detroit, and on the world-wide interweb Oddometer: 776	The leather here is too light to be of consequence. When a manufacturer gives a thickness range it usually errs toward the lower measure. Heavier examples (like the 80's HG Dakar) were too unwieldy for their own good. Better to go with motorcycle grade leather (1.5-1.7) at waist or slightly below length. This Monterey thing is just a fashion exercise. __________________ trophycycleapparel.com - America's #1 Non-REV'IT! Dealer - Rukka Gear Discussion/FAQ

02-25-2011, 12:54 PM	#14
Motorman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Oddometer: 474	Hey Mike, Why doesn't someone make a good quality 3/4 armored leather jacket like the classic HG??? There certainly is an interest. Thanks, Motorman __________________ "Put On The Armour Of LIGHT" "Light Up The Darkness"

02-25-2011, 01:35 PM	#15
skierd Wannabe Far-Rider Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Fairbanks, AK Oddometer: 2,684	You mean other than the ones BMG sells? http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/Jackets.asp __________________ "We wish your trail a long one" - Darlene "Sid" Dowd ~ Never run out of traction, ideas, and real estate at the same time. 2008 Yamaha WR250X - 1998 Honda Nighthawk CB750 Eastern TAT 8/2009 ~MD-Key West-Oklahoma 4/2011~Maryland to Alaska 3/2012

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