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Cafe racer jacket forum. As for cafe racer jackets here are two examples just took the pictures the other day so this is good timing. I see more 70 s rockstar than cafe racer. Come join the discussion about restoration performance racing classifieds troubleshooting maintenance and more. The cafe racer is the number one shop for casual and classic style motorcycle clothing helmets and accessories.
Cafe racers find their birthplace in post world war ii britain where car ownership was still low particularly among young. Vintage 1980s members only cafe racer bomber jacket lightweight black mens 44. Cafe racer forum since 2002 a forum community dedicated to cafe racer style race bikes owners and enthusiasts. I ride which is why i have the 141.
Honestly tkp if you don t ride a moto i d stay away from that one. But even then in the 1980s i haven t seen any evidence that these jackets are being identified as cafe racers but they may have been and perhaps others can fill things in here. Vintage 90s members only cafe racer bomber jacket lightweight black mens 40. Leather jackets are masculine to begin with and the cafe racer takes it to another level.
22 8 in 58 cm buttoned high neck collar contrasting bands on the sleeves shoulders and pockets. Cafe racer jacket in soft lambskin. Another leather jacket designed for biking is the café racer. Free uk delivery and easy and free uk returns.
Cafe racer jackets which share their name with the lightweight minimalistic motorcycles optimized for high speed are not only useful for those who ride but they have made their mark in fashion history as a piece that has stood the test of time. In d orleans book the first pic i see of cafe racer motorcycle riders wearing cafe racer style jackets is a picture from the us in the 1980s. 399 99 shipping. The name cafe racer provides most of the backstory to the style of bike.
Product details 100 lambskin 100 cupro lining classic fit back shoulder width in size 48. Join community top contributors this month. 18 3 in 46 5 cm center back length in size 48. It s more streamlined than the classic biker jacket with a round stand up collar straight zipper and minimal detailing.
It s a lighter weight and fits more slim less boxy. They are simple and snugfitting you don t want a collar flapping around when you re going 80 m p h.