IH-527J-SP - Blanket Lined Indigo Riders Jacket

[hairydangler]

@TaBLemann:

This was day one, Rocky Mountain National Park:

I've since removed the zipper pulls, as I think it's a bit of a cleaner look. 
It's been about a month now and it just gets more buttery by the day.
Thank you IH team for conjuring up this Jacket!

What hat is that and where can I get one, Tablemann? Very cool!

I just picked up this jacket from the Self Edge Warehouse sale. Im very glad I did.

[hopsbreath]

@daltmeyer:

@TaBLemann:

This was day one, Rocky Mountain National Park:

I've since removed the zipper pulls, as I think it's a bit of a cleaner look. 
It's been about a month now and it just gets more buttery by the day.
Thank you IH team for conjuring up this Jacket!

What hat is that and where can I get one, Tablemann? Very cool!

I just picked up this jacket from the Self Edge Warehouse sale. Im very glad I did.

Ditto, just ordered the last XXXL. Measurements look great, can't wait for it to arrive!

[motojobobo]

I followed suit with the last XL at Self Edge warehouse sale. Impossible to resist at that price!

I plan to wear it mostly with a t-shirt underneath, so I took the plunge with XL. I feel I was in between sizes XL and XXL on this one. I'll know in three or four weeks time…waiting is always a burden but more so under sizing uncertainty.

[hopsbreath]

@motojobobo:

I followed suit with the last XL at Self Edge warehouse sale. Impossible to resist at that price!

I plan to wear it mostly with a t-shirt underneath, so I took the plunge with XL. I feel I was in between sizes XL and XXL on this one. I'll know in three or four weeks time…waiting is always a burden but more so under sizing uncertainty.

I noticed too that there was some size variation between the Selfedge page and the first page of this thread. Might coulda squeezed into a XXL based on the SE measurements but to be safe I went with the XXXL. The lining too might add some bulk to the inside so hopefully it's nice and snug. Planning on wearing this sans collared shirts so T's, henleys, sweatshirts…mine should be here Friday so at least I don't have to wait as long! Stay strong, brother.

[neph93]

@hopsbreath:

I noticed too that there was some size variation between the Selfedge page and the first page of this thread.

It's worth knowing that IH and SE use different measuring methods so the numbers often vary. IH methods are detailed in their measuring videos. SE used to have them on the website and may still do so.

[Chris]

It's also worth mentioning that IHUK is always more careful with their measurements, too.  I haven't always found Self Edge to be as accurate.

[hopsbreath]

@neph93:

@hopsbreath:

I noticed too that there was some size variation between the Selfedge page and the first page of this thread.

It's worth knowing that IH and SE use different measuring methods so the numbers often vary. IH methods are detailed in their measuring videos. SE used to have them on the website and may still do so.

The IHUK measurements work better for me anyway, I'm sure it'll be fine. Might be able to snag a fit pic on Saturday, the wife and I have a rainy Oregon beach adventure planned and the jacket should be perfect for the weather. More to come…

[neph93]

The differences won’t be massive. On tops it’s normally a question of a couple of cm on the shoulder measurement because IH go from seam to the centre of the collar seam then double it, as opposed to seam to seam. There maybe a difference in the way they measure length and chest too, I can’t remember.

It’s a bigger issue with bottoms as the way they measure thigh is different and this can a marginal measurement for some.

[hopsbreath]


[Appfaff]

looks great @hopsbreath - hoping to see some pics of your enjoying some beers in the jacket…as your ScreenName implies

[hopsbreath]

@Appfaff:

looks great @hopsbreath - hoping to see some pics of your enjoying some beers in the jacket…as your ScreenName implies

Beers were consumed this past weekend in a Filson Cruiser. Soon enough for the Riders too! This jacket's so badass, might be a while before the Filson sees action again.

[mpukas]

I just found this thread… I too picked up an IH-527J-SP f/ SE's sale in 11/2017. It's been my daily winter jacket for 17/18 & 18/19. I prolly have 10+ months wear in it. I need to post some pics and thoughts.

In the meantime... it's due for a wash. Can this jacket be machine washed? Is the denim subject to crocking at creases? Should it be washed inside out, like jeans? The outer denim has some dirt and crud on it that would be easily cleaned with a "normal" wash, but I don't want to f'up the denim.

[neph93]

I don’t know the jacket but I assume it is 21oz?

If so I think you’d be fine with a low temp/low spin machine wash. I’d turn it inside out.

Other precautionary measures would be to soak it thoroughly with the shower head first.

If in doubt, handwash in the tub with agitation.

[mpukas]

This has been my main daily jacket for the past 2 winters. About 10 months total wear. No washes. I got a XXL, but could have gone with an XL. I've received more compliments on this jacket than any other single article of clothing I own.

Overall, I love this jacket. However, being that it is specialized for moto riding, there are some draw backs using it as a daily. Mainly, the sleeves are too long, and I always have the cuffs rolled back. The fabric lining the cuffs isn't that durable and the edges are fraying. It's also a bit short in the body; IH western shirts in XL are a bit long on me and hang down quite far below the jacket hem. The button on the neck strap is annoying as f**k, as it constantly rattles close to my ear. I'm seriously considering cutting off the strap. The leather pull straps on the cuff zippers ripped off after a couple of weeks. They were a nice sentiment, tho.

Not very good pics. First is from 11/17 when it was brand new, on a trip to FR, with new 888-NT's and IHSH-13. Last pics are current wear, as of 03/19, same jeans.

[motojobobo]

Time to post some pics of this special jacket. I don’t wear mine much due to a local weather deficiency which I hope self-corrects itself soon.

Perfect cool weather bike wear!