John Lever
Moderator
Possible alteration/replacement soon I hope.
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1930's German bike jacket
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les_garten
Active Member
John Lever said:
I'm curious, is Aero willing to do a replacement?
John Lever
Moderator
Don't know yet.les_garten said:
Having worked at making prototypes for many years I know that you never hit the mark first time around. Not many manufacturers even consider one off's so it's really somewhat of a privilege to have them make a pattern for a single jacket. I want to be satisfied with the result but not to the extent that I become a nuisance to them, so I may go for an alteration or have them make another jacket which I pay for.
I don't think the usual customer/supplier relationship applies on custom work in the sense that unless you specify every detail and give specific dimensions then others may interpret things differently so you can't complain afterwards.
I am still confidant that it will work out.
les_garten
Active Member
John Lever said:
Good deal John, hope everything works out for you. Aero has always been top notch to me.
John Lever
Moderator
Deep down I agree with you. I think the button spacing would also drive me mad in the end.
£350 any one ?
£350 any one ?
John Lever
Moderator
Probably will go with a remake. It would be a shame to butcher this jacket as it will probably suit someone else's tastes more than mine. I will stay with the same leather and will also have this type for my B-1.
BTW has any one seen this great jacket from France ? Worth copying I think.
http://cgi.ebay.fr/RARE-BLOUSON-CUIR-CH ... 240%3A1318
BTW has any one seen this great jacket from France ? Worth copying I think.
http://cgi.ebay.fr/RARE-BLOUSON-CUIR-CH ... 240%3A1318
Jamesp
New Member
In my opinion, I think this is the way to go.
It is a fantastic jacket in its own right but to get the shape correct for this style it needs to be a touch shorter. Shortening this jacket would just not look right.
Good luck and if its any consolation this makes for a very interesting thread, thanks.
James.
It is a fantastic jacket in its own right but to get the shape correct for this style it needs to be a touch shorter. Shortening this jacket would just not look right.
Good luck and if its any consolation this makes for a very interesting thread, thanks.
James.
John Lever
Moderator
Well all I can say is what an amazing company Aero is. They are going to make a completely new jacket for free
les_garten
Active Member
John Lever said:
Awesome! Who else would do that?
Happy Hooligan
Well-Known Member
Aero is Awesome. I know when Ken was there, he'd go out of his way to help me and it's great to know that that tradition still lives on!
John Lever
Moderator
It's back !
A completely new jacket that is 3 inches [75 mm] shorter and 2 inches [ 50 mm]tighter around the waist. I also followed Dave's suggestion to take 1 inch [25 mm ] off the sleeves. The alpaca lining is dark chocolate brown, the sleeves are lined with purple satin.
The leather is front quarter Vintage brown horse hide. Buttons are grey brown horn.
I am so pleased now as it's a perfect fit and achieves the exact look I was after. Aero are going to produce this jacket and asked me to name it. So I have called it Radjacke, a shortened version of motorradjacke. I quite like Rad as it's modern sounding and Jack can also be a nick name for John as well as German [jacke]for jacket.
I included the blurred front shot because it gives the truest representation of colour.
otobuc
Aero have been amazing throughout this process. In these days of hardship it says a great deal about a company that gives this level of service and product quality.
A big thanks to Amanda, Will and Moira Johnstone who made the jacket.
A completely new jacket that is 3 inches [75 mm] shorter and 2 inches [ 50 mm]tighter around the waist. I also followed Dave's suggestion to take 1 inch [25 mm ] off the sleeves. The alpaca lining is dark chocolate brown, the sleeves are lined with purple satin.
The leather is front quarter Vintage brown horse hide. Buttons are grey brown horn.
I am so pleased now as it's a perfect fit and achieves the exact look I was after. Aero are going to produce this jacket and asked me to name it. So I have called it Radjacke, a shortened version of motorradjacke. I quite like Rad as it's modern sounding and Jack can also be a nick name for John as well as German [jacke]for jacket.
I included the blurred front shot because it gives the truest representation of colour.
otobuc
Aero have been amazing throughout this process. In these days of hardship it says a great deal about a company that gives this level of service and product quality.
A big thanks to Amanda, Will and Moira Johnstone who made the jacket.
Wow! What a beauty!
First of all please forgive my not quiet perfect english! This is my first posting after lurking for several month and I must say this forum really is great and surely the most informative!
I´f been following this thread with a lot of interest since the first day and to see what Aero conjures is plain astonishing!
But may I suggest a slight modification of the name of the jacket “Radjacke” and this is not meant to critisize as this is your jacket and the name you came up with!
“Radjacke” in German means IMHO that the jacket is meant for cycling. “Rad” in german means not only “wheel” but also “bicycle”, "Rad" beeing short for "Fahrrad". A short form for motorcycle is also “Krad” a technical or antiquated abbrevation for “Kraftrad” meaning powered cycle = motor cycle. So “Kradjacke” would be more accurate, but also a little antiquated, what, in my opinon, would add even more charm to this real gorgeous jacket!
I hope you don´t mind me beeing so “typical” German!
First of all please forgive my not quiet perfect english! This is my first posting after lurking for several month and I must say this forum really is great and surely the most informative!
I´f been following this thread with a lot of interest since the first day and to see what Aero conjures is plain astonishing!
But may I suggest a slight modification of the name of the jacket “Radjacke” and this is not meant to critisize as this is your jacket and the name you came up with!
“Radjacke” in German means IMHO that the jacket is meant for cycling. “Rad” in german means not only “wheel” but also “bicycle”, "Rad" beeing short for "Fahrrad". A short form for motorcycle is also “Krad” a technical or antiquated abbrevation for “Kraftrad” meaning powered cycle = motor cycle. So “Kradjacke” would be more accurate, but also a little antiquated, what, in my opinon, would add even more charm to this real gorgeous jacket!
I hope you don´t mind me beeing so “typical” German!
les_garten
Active Member
lazar said:
Hello,
True for sure. But the sound is not near as Kewl sounding as what John proposed. The only folks who would know a difference would be genuine German's like yourself. Foreign cultures often Co-opt a phrase or name incorrectly and it becomes a sensation. The Japanese do this a lot. The most famous one I think done by Americans was the phrase "Ich bin ein Berliner" translated meaning I'm a Jelly Filled Doughnut. I'm sure German's still get a chuckle out of that one.
John Lever
Moderator
Thanks for the comments and name change suggestions. Rad is like radical that's why I chose it. You are of course correct in that Krad is more accurate, but it sounds too much like ' crud ' unfortunately.lazar said:
I'm glad you like the jacket and if you contact Aero I'm sure they will make one for you.
Welcome to the forum and your English is very good.
Tommer45
Active Member
John, the jacket looks and fits superb. The color is awesome.. very nice my friend. Did you notice any difference between the weight/feel of the first jacket in fqhh and the newer in vintage fqhh?
Here in America Radjacke translates to "John's Badass Jacket". Very nice.
Tommer
Here in America Radjacke translates to "John's Badass Jacket". Very nice.
Tommer
