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I wasn't shopping for a new jacket, but this just worked out. I have saved tabs on my Craig's List searches for things I want to peruse regularly. Some are for work, like shipping pallets in the "free" section, and parts under the names "Bonneville" and "CB1100", just in case anything interesting comes up.

I took yesterday off to take Mom in Law to the doctor. Since I knew I'd have quite a bit of down time while I was waiting, I searched my normal tabs in the San Diego area I'd be waiting in. This waxed cotton jacket came up, since the model is called a Bonneville, and the owner listed it under this name. My size, and just a few blocks from where I was going to be.

I've always sort of wanted a classic-looking waxed cotton jacket, something different to break up the standard hi-viz commuting fare. This one was a steal - brand new with the tags. The owner said someone gave it to him as a gift to celebrate the purchase of his new Harley. But, since his new Harley is a Pan American, he didn't think the style was a good fit, plus, with temps in the 90s, a heavy waxed cotton isn't going to be too comfortable.

When he said Pan American, I got pretty excited. He was on a waiting list, and just took delivery. But, anticipating my "Can I go see it?!", he said that unfortunately, it was in the shop.

Nice Jacket! I like it!

Looks good Gin60.

I have a Barbour cotton-waxed coat made for Triumph.

It is a good fall, winter and early spring jacket.

Nice find! I’m a fan of waxed cotton, especially for hats.

Sometimes one just gets lucky! I think it's a good match for the CB style wise, I've never dared to get a waxed cotton jacket although I seen a few I liked. There is always a feeling that our superfine dust (that's always in the air!) would stick to the wax and be impossible to clean.

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

That’s an interesting thought, Tod. I had thought about that too, but once I felt this one and a few other waxed cotton jackets, I got the feeling that it’s not sticky, or that things would easily stain it. I guess we’ll find out.

It won’t be soon, though. Way too hot to wear for a few months at least.

I have one...and they aren't sticky at all. Just think of it as a super durable and waterproof cotton. They're wonderful jackets really, looks. comfort and practicality. Great find!

(08-13-2021, 12:58 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Sometimes one just gets lucky! I think it's a good match for the CB style wise, I've never dared to get a waxed cotton jacket although I seen a few I liked. There is always a feeling that our superfine dust (that's always in the air!) would stick to the wax and be impossible to clean.

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

I just waxed my Triumph-branded Barbour International back in the spring.

There could be an issue in hot climate in regards of the jacket "trapping" dirt as the wax heats up. Not sure. I don't wear it in the summer.

Nevertheless, during cooler (and in my case cold) usage, water repels off, they look kinda 1960s British cool, and probably most importantly: They are light, even with the riding armor installed.

That said, the con I find is the fabric is vulnerable. So don't plan to spill while riding.

Nice looking jacket and a good score indeed,

(08-13-2021, 10:07 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-13-2021, 12:58 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Sometimes one just gets lucky! I think it's a good match for the CB style wise, I've never dared to get a waxed cotton jacket although I seen a few I liked. There is always a feeling that our superfine dust (that's always in the air!) would stick to the wax and be impossible to clean.

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

I just waxed my Triumph-branded Barbour International back in the spring.

There could be an issue in hot climate in regards of the jacket "trapping" dirt as the wax heats up. Not sure. I don't wear it in the summer.

Nevertheless, during cooler (and in my case cold) usage, water repels off, they look kinda 1960s British cool, and probably most importantly: They are light, even with the riding armor installed.

That said, the con I find is the fabric is vulnerable. So don't plan to spill while riding.

That's it, it's about repelling water, which happens so seldom that I wouldn't bother.

As for wax - I've actually stopped waxing my leathers for that reason, I actually use a product for leather car upholstery which is more liquid and wipes off completely. It's really difficult to explain how much dust there is here and how fine it is

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed