Stone Lake Leather Jacket
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From: anacoco, la
could always wait until you get there and have one custom made to fit you. when i was there (99-2000) you could have a good leather jacket made for less than 200 bucks. something to think about.
Road Master
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From: Northwest WI
I live about 15 miles from Stone Lake but have never seen the product in person. I've been on the web page and did not recognize the guy and I've lived in the area all my life. I've been planning on taking a run down there if you want to wait and see what I think of them. Driving all the way from Michigan seems a bit of a long way to go looking for an unknown. I'll try to get down there in the next few days.
Road Master
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From: Mt Dora Florida
While I'm sure the prices are higher than they were when I did 3 years at the "Kun" in the 70's, the idea of getting one made is good. That way you can get it just the way you like. Research the net for styles and features and get pics of what you like. Show them the pics and they can make it.
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From: Nomad
Yeah, you can get anything custom made in Korea. And they'll sew whatever label in it you like.
When you get caught out in the rain and water comes through every seam, and the sleeves fall off the next morning because the cheap thread rotted out, and the rain washed the shoe polish off a couple of pieces that were originally brown, and the zipper oxidizes and breaks, just remind yourself of what a good deal you got.
In Korea you can get custom suits, custom shoes, custom hats, custom sneakers ("Nikes," even). And it's all good stuff, if you just think of it as disposable. New guys ("turtles") always went crazy getting custom stuff. Best to save your money and take advantage of the super cheap prices at the PX (cheaper than stateside--TVs, etc.).
Schott, Fox Creek, Vanson, etc. have nothing to worry about.
When you get caught out in the rain and water comes through every seam, and the sleeves fall off the next morning because the cheap thread rotted out, and the rain washed the shoe polish off a couple of pieces that were originally brown, and the zipper oxidizes and breaks, just remind yourself of what a good deal you got.
In Korea you can get custom suits, custom shoes, custom hats, custom sneakers ("Nikes," even). And it's all good stuff, if you just think of it as disposable. New guys ("turtles") always went crazy getting custom stuff. Best to save your money and take advantage of the super cheap prices at the PX (cheaper than stateside--TVs, etc.).
Schott, Fox Creek, Vanson, etc. have nothing to worry about.
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From: Southern Ohio
Gents, I got orders to Korea this summer for three years. This means I need a good leather jacket for riding or at least that's what I told my wife. Since I'm off next week I was thinking about riding to Stone Lake Leather Works, Stone Lake, Wis to pick up a jacket. Anyone use these? I'll probably also wear it when not riding. Thoughts? Thanks.
http://www.stonelakeleatherworks.com/jackets.htm
http://www.stonelakeleatherworks.com/jackets.htm
Road Captain
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Gents, I got orders to Korea this summer for three years. This means I need a good leather jacket for riding or at least that's what I told my wife. Since I'm off next week I was thinking about riding to Stone Lake Leather Works, Stone Lake, Wis to pick up a jacket. Anyone use these? I'll probably also wear it when not riding. Thoughts? Thanks.
http://www.stonelakeleatherworks.com/jackets.htm
http://www.stonelakeleatherworks.com/jackets.htm
As others have said , the jacket style looks a bit "off-road enduro/ retro-tourer" to me but I have no doubt that it is a very practical and well made garment. If you like the 70's throwback helmet styles you should love this jacket. OlympiaSports makes a similar looking style for the synthetic crowd.
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