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Originally Posted by Caminando
You're right here Tex. And not only that, the gobby grease on the waxed jackets transfers itself to the clothes of all around you. 
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Oh that is so true. I had a number of them back in the days when they were what real bikers wore but they were the only bit of biking gear that was thrown out rather than thrown in a corner when something better came along.
The old saying that your hands need an oil change every time you put one on just about sums them up. Probably their day was done when the Japs came along with oil tight bikes and you could see how much of the mess came from the jacket rather than your Triumph engine.  
Mind you, absence does make the heart grow fonder and I must admit to thinking about asking my son if he can find a cheap look alike in the Shanghai copy malls this summer - just for old times sake you understand. 
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