Identify this leather jacket?

[jrknecht]

So about two years ago I bought a jacket off of CL in Portland for $50 shipped. The Guy that I talked to said he got it given to him by his friend who raced bikes, so the jacket had seen close to 200 mph . Well it fits awesome so I am not complaining but I have no idea what kind of jacket it is and I have had fiends ask me where they can get one like it. Here are some pics of the jacket, I have done some searching around but cant find anything.

this is kinda funny it is an XXL but I am 5'10" and 145# and it fits me great.

What do you guys think?


JR

 

[locOleoN]

Well for one thing, it's made in Pakistan...

 

[jrknecht]

Well for one thing, it's made in Pakistan...

Yeah, I have read some of the negative reviews on cheap Pakistani leather, but this one is remarkably well made if it is really a cheap jacket. Solid thick leather, good stitching, good zippers and comfortable to boot, again pleased for the $50 mark. Just wondering if it is old and that is why the quality better or am I just Lucky? ;D


JR

 

[beachcomber]

Yeah, I have read some of the negative reviews on cheap Pakistani leather, but this one is remarkably well made if it is really a cheap jacket. Solid thick leather, good stitching, good zippers and comfortable to boot, again pleased for the $50 mark. Just wondering if it is old and that is why the quality better or am I just Lucky? ;D


JR

About 25 years ago I was involved in the rag trade in the UK. We also imported sporting goods [ boxing, cricket, cycling ] from India and Pakistan - although mainly India.

We had a batch of sample leather jackets came through with one consignment to see if we were interested. Similar to the one pictured and several variations. Some were more fashion styled - with a kid leather finish, going right up to extremely thick but still supple bike jackets. Quality was the equal to anything we had here in the UK [ sorry Lewis Leathers ] and they were a fraction of the cost.
I still have a couple of the samples somewhere in the loft - be interesting to see if it's the same as yours !

My old business partner has like me retired now, but he still retains weekly connections with India being a volunteer Visa advisor.

It HAD occurred to me that with all the current Cafe Racer interest it might be worthwhile checking out the old suppliers. ????

 

[DrJ]

Just wear it and enjoy the jacket for what it is. Unfortunately, Pakistani motorcycle leathers have absolutely no collector or cachet value.