just order a schott perfecto cafe racer jacket made from horse hide new old stock

price was great, very great, but i know- little, to nothing about company

i checked there website made me feel less CONFIDENT !!!

been around a long time but looks now to be more fashion then function???

I've owned dainese,bates,alpinestars , id say they were more industrial/purpose built jackets,and all nice

my weight gets in the way of my old jackets, so got a new one, now i am worried i will still need another jacket???

jacket use will be spring and fall riding jacket

are they a good solid bike jacket???

 

What is "new old stock"?

 

jacket was made 2010 on hanger and not used

 

Schott makes both real motorcycle jackets (Perfecto) and fashion jackets. Your horsehide will need to be dragged behind your bike for ten miles down a rocky dirt road just to break in.
Don't worry.

 

Schott makes a quality motorcycle jacket. I had one for about 15 years that was as good as new till the day I wrecked and totally tore both elbows all to pieces. My hide was undamaged.

 

A Schott is definitely not just for show. It's for riding and just happens to look great off the bike.

HH is durable as hell and none of the textile stuff made today will compare to its abrasion resistance. The design of a Schott Cafe Racer is pretty much second to none in terms of utility on the bike.

The only thing a Schott does not typically have is amor. (Impact resistance.)

But truthfully, if you really want that kind of coverage, you can buy any number of mesh undershirts that will house the armor for you.

You have a great riding jacket. Not a showpiece.

It's going to take a while to break in. Like months, if not a solid year. But once it does, nothing will cut through the wind and feel as natural on the bike and off it.

 

www.schottnyc.com

They have a forum on their site,buy/ sell/ trade,authenticate,etc. they make excellent jackets that laser forever. I had a bomber from 1976, gave it to friends son, his son will grow into it in a few years......

 

Nice jackets, very pricey.

 

Good jackets. I have two; a brown bomber for walking around and a black horsehide 141 perfecto cafe racer. Your new jacket will serve you well.

 

thanks guys for the info

the more i read the more i am shock i have never heard of this company seams SCHOTT and a company named AERO are at the top of the heap when comes to jackets

i guess I'm not well versed in the fashion world, and yes there prices new on these jackets are high