IHJ-54-BLK - Japanese Horsehide Rider's Jacket with Collar - Black (Tea-Core Dye

[Bfd70]

It’s on the way to me now. Thanks all who have contributed to the thread and pushed me over the edge.

[Bfd70]

I will be more articulate tomorrow. Today let me just say WOW!

[gaseousclay]

That’s a beauty. I’ve been eyeballing the SE version without the side gussets for awhile [emoji848]

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[browniemcghee]

Looks great on you. Congrats.

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[Palmer]

This jacket is the one that got away from me. Excellent fit on the jacket, @Bfd70

[Bfd70]

@gaseousclay my $0.02 go with the IH version. I was considering SE as well because i thought it looked cleaner and i wouldn’t use the side gussets. However, on delivery i’ve found this is a trim jacket when sized correctly. The side gussets allow enough adjustment so it is comfortable zipped with a tshirt and unzipped with an UHF. Completely functional. Also, since they are set pretty far back you can’t actually see them when worn.

[Bfd70]

Here is a run down I did of the jacket on another forum:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/iron-heart-ihj-54.100890/#post-2684099

If you’re into the whole brevity thing a synopsis:

The leather is gorgeous and smells great. Buttery soft with huge grain potential.
The workmanship is what you’ve come to expect from IH. Top notch.
The fit is trim. If you carry weight around the middle and want to zip this jacket up either 1. Buy the IH version so you can adjust the side gussets or 2. consider sizing up.
Also, i was concerned the sleeves would be long but they are not.

[Bfd70]

Really too warm for a jacket, but it’s new amd it is raining out so let’s get this party started!

[Eisenherz]

Very sharp look

[Manticore]

That's a great fit @Bfd70 !

[Bfd70]

Thanks all. Took it out to swat some bugs today. First time with it on the bike. Side gussets prevent any ballooning whatsoever .

[motojobobo]

That is a great overall look @Bfd70 . Love your bike, orange being my favorite childhood color.

[Seul]

Fabulous @Bfd70

[Bfd70]

85f and humid. 200 mile day.

[Giles]

We have a brand, unworn with tags size XXXL here that has one side panel that is in a slightly lighter weight hide that the reciprocal panel.  It is 100% fine and would not have left Four Speed had they thought it an issue.  It is though, noticeable to the touch, if not the eye.  USD1250 - save yourself USD500 and high-five anything with a pulse.

PM me if you are interested…

[Mustafa911]

@giles
Do you know,  what is the weight of this jacket ? Is it 2.5oz ? Or heavier ? I know aero cxl starts at 3oz.
Also , what is the leather thickness in mm?

I own aero cxl horsehide so I kind a know what to expect here but need little more information on the leather for sizing purposes.

Thanks

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[Giles]

I've asked H what the thickness is - we should know that sort of info…...

[Giles]

Hides vary between 1.2 and 1.6mm and are chosen on a panel by panel basis.

[Mustafa911]

Ok thanks

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[MichalM]

This leather is beautifuly thick and meaty but crazy soft!
No break in period for me, only to mold to my body.
I'm totally crazy about this jacket