Cal Leathers "RoadKing" double riders jacket

[CombatWombat]

Just showing off my old Cal Leathers Moto jacket
It's similar to some of the California Highway Patrol jackets I've seen kicking around but doesn't have a badge holder or a action back they had
Came with a zip in "Teddy Bear lining" and has pop studs for a collar that I sadly don't have (thankfully it's similar spacing between the studs for a Taylor's Wear Mouton collar to fit on)

 

[Falcon_52]

Looks good from here! Do you ride with it or is it just for casual wear?

Noel

 

[CombatWombat]

Looks good from here! Do you ride with it or is it just for casual wear?

Noel

I used to ride with it
I now sadly can't ride anymore due to my health so it's currently just a "swanning around to the pub in winter " jacket

 

[Falcon_52]

Sorry to hear that you aren't in the saddle anymore because of health issues. I'm glad you are able to show it off in the pubs though!

I took a second look at your photos; is the leather as soft/pliable as it appears? I mean it looks heavyweight but it looks "comfortable" on you.

 

[CombatWombat]

Sorry to hear that you aren't in the saddle anymore because of health issues. I'm glad you are able to show it off in the pubs though!

I took a second look at your photos; is the leather as soft/pliable as it appears? I mean it looks heavyweight but it looks "comfortable" on you.

Sorry for the late reply!
It's able to stand up by itself, but like a lizard in the sun it softens up after a bit in the weather we have here

 

[CombatWombat]

I've also had it for nigh on 20 years now (and God knows how old and used it was before I got my hands on it)
I'm guessing between the use, oiling up and the bug splatter has "worked out the leather" quite well

 

[Falcon_52]

I hear you on that. I've had my Lost Worlds motorcycle jacket for 13 years (I think) and it's been through a lot. It has actually softened a lot up from rain, wind, and probably the bugs too.