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DWS
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28 Jul 2010
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Does anyone know of a firm still producing Barbour/Belstaff style traditional Wax Cotton Trousers? There never seems to be anything bigger than 34" waist on E**y and I can't seem to find any for sale new anywhere? |
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Eric
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 09:02:25 AM
http://www.holden.co.uk/displayProduct.asp?pCode=052.125/LI did mean to present the link using the posh way but I pressed the wrong button and you got it the old way and it works. I found it with a Google search among the pictures. What has absolutely amazed me is the prices of these things now particularly the jackets its not surprising you don't find them around. Having said that I browsed around the site and notice they also sell Barbour jackets but no trousers, these are much less than the Belstaff jackets. Just been browsing around this site some more and whilst obviously aimed at the classic car market there is a wealth of stuff that suits bikes as well.
Edited by - Eric on 29 Jul 2010 09:22:46 AM 
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DWS
223 Posts
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 10:21:47 AM
Thanks for the Holden link Eric, that's a possibility.It seems that the Barbour/Belstaff motorcycle jackets etc. have become the preserve of the celebrity and TV presenter, and the silly prices reflect this, along with the price of the bikes and spares. Riding a classic or vintage motorcycle is becoming and expensive hobby, especially if you want the period 'bits & pieces' to go with it. A sad state of affairs for us enthusiasts.
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Malleon
209 Posts
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 11:43:36 AM
If anyone wants a pair of International trousers, waist 34", inside leg 29", in excellent hardly-worn condition, give me a PM !
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Merlin
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 11:48:17 AM
waist 34", How I wish  Chemists do it with test tubes |
Malleon
209 Posts
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 12:02:36 PM
Ah, those were the days, my friend.....
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bjork
808 Posts
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 12:13:58 PM
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Does anyone know of a firm still producing Barbour/Belstaff style traditional Wax Cotton Trousers? I can't seem to find any for sale new anywhere?
Try Hitchcocks Motorcycles, they have a website- www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com - look under accessories, then personal accessories, then you'll see clothing. I think the stuff is made in Australia, Bruce. Can't think why no-one from down there has mentioned them before-'Sunstuff' Maybe cos it never rains so they can't test them? I've never tried this make, but it does look the part and I have found Hitchcocks good for mail order of spares etc. Using yesterdays technology to create tomorrows problems today |
DWS
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 12:33:09 PM
When I was looking for a Barbour International jacket I had an interesting conversation with a lady at Barbour themselves, she was totally unaware that the International jacket was (originally) a motorcycle jacket. 'We don't do motorcycle clothing" she told me and when I mentioned the long tradition of Barbour and motorcycle clothing she said" Are you sure it's Barbour items you want?"How times change indeed!
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56G80S
452 Posts
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 8:53:53 PM
When I re-assembled the Matchless after the 10 year or so break, I had my Belstaff jacket but couldn't find the trousers anywhere.I bought some modern lewis leathers legs, which have worked fine. I've now found the old legs, but they have some mildew. I read that gentle wiping with a Milton solution (sterilises babies bottles) and a good bake in hot sun would do the trick. Anybody got any comments? Not to be flash but 34 would be too large for me, but Im now only 5 foot 9 - I've shrunk an inch over the last 30 years. Johnny B
Edited by - 56G80S on 29 Jul 2010 8:54:39 PM
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Merlin
2521 Posts
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 9:28:33 PM
Dilute bleach which is Milton will kill of any bugs without any damage to the garment. Chemists do it with test tubes |
SPRIDDLER
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 10:37:35 PM
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I've now found the old legs, but they have some mildew.
Anybody got any comments?
Amazing what you discover when it's time to put the ol' shorts on again.
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DWS
223 Posts
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 10:39:46 PM
Shorts! Is it sunny where you are? 
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MikeM.
488 Posts
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 10:59:33 PM
He's from Sunny Sussex, and you wouldn't want to see Spriddler in his shorts, those knees, uh!!! |
SPRIDDLER
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 11:00:43 PM
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Shorts! Is it sunny where you are?
Not had a drop o' rain for at least 6 weeks. I can be certain of that as my neighbour had his large front and back lawns turfed June 9th and has had to water every evening.
Haven't worn longs since end May.
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Malleon
209 Posts
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 11:04:15 PM
Pictures, please, Spriddler!
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bjork
808 Posts
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Posted - 30 Jul 2010 : 12:18:43 AM
So, DWS, I must ask you-does RAF Bruggen mean anything to you? Only there was a Dave Stapleton there once, too?Using yesterdays technology to create tomorrows problems today |
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