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Offline K2-K6

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Re: Generation gap x2
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2024, 04:37:53 PM »
I bought a Barbour  Beaufort jacket in 1977 not bike type but has a "poacher" pocket lower rear, zipped at both ends with waterproof lining for carrying the said poaching .... perfect for my regular copy of Motorcycle weekly newspaper on the way to work, Later the MCN too  ;D

Just folded not rolled, always kept dry after picking up from newsagents, to be enjoyed later.

Still got the jacket, another too  :) they last well and likely it'll sell for more now than I paid, especially with such a fine "patina" the old Bellstaff bike jackets are also expensive now, especially things like "Trial master" I think they're called.

All with bugger all insulation, buy a size up and use a jumper was considered advice.

Offline Johnny4428

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Re: Generation gap x2
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2024, 09:29:30 PM »
Ah yes!
The Belstaff wax jacket (NO other makes were available). Usually had a plug spanner shaped mark in one pocket and the outline of the spare spark plug in the other, almost worn through after falling off many times.  Put it on to feel the cold, removed for extra warmth.

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1974 Honda CB550K1. Undergoing restoration
1978 Honda CB550K3.
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
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1973 Honda CB750K3
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