Suit: New Leathers

seamus · 06-19-2009, 07:23 PM

Since everyone else was doing it this year, I figured I'd join the fray.

I'd actually been playing with a design in my head for a while and, with Grattan a mere weeks away, had procrastinated as long as I possibly could.

I contacted SYED Leathers <http://www.syedleathers.com/> and walked through the measurement and ordering process with them. After faxing in my order and emailing some pics for detail, I got a call from SYED to clarify some bits a few minutes later. I was told that my custom logo might be a bit too detailed to do in leather but I figured it was worth a shot and asked them to do what they could.

This is the logo and design I sent:

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Here's what I got back:

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The work on the leathers is outstanding, it fits perfectly and the detail they were able to achieve on the crossed sabers is just plain amazing.

It's been an expensive June but now, I'm actually ready for Grattan...

maxib · 06-19-2009, 07:29 PM

Now that is outstanding...!

I cannot wait to see it in person.

phobe · 06-19-2009, 07:31 PM

Moment of silence for the herd of cows...

Shenders1 · 06-19-2009, 07:42 PM

Very nice

I wanted to get something sewn on the back of my leathers symbolizing my field of employment, but couldn't find an outline of a slide rule, pocket protector, or taped glasses.

luvtolean · 06-19-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Shenders1

Very nice

I wanted to get something sewn on the back of my leathers symbolizing my field of employment, but couldn't find an outline of a slide rule, pocket protector, or taped glasses.

Love the cavalry swords Seamus, that is sweet.

ONEvcs · 06-19-2009, 08:08 PM

That looks very nice.

phozed · 06-19-2009, 08:25 PM

that's badass!

HondaGalToo · 06-19-2009, 08:42 PM

Nice!!!!

seamus · 06-19-2009, 08:46 PM

I was going to write more of a review type post but I just can't put it into words. I'm that impressed with what SYED was able to do.

I didn't even hang them up, they're draped over the couch so I can keep staring at them.

Hammer · 06-19-2009, 08:54 PM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

bwhip · 06-19-2009, 09:07 PM

Those look great, Seamus!

ND4SPD · 06-19-2009, 09:12 PM

Nice, but if you were *that* excited about them you'd be wearing them as you sit at the computer not staring at them on the couch.

Blorton · 06-19-2009, 09:27 PM

Very nice!

I'm curious - how was the measurements/fitting process? I'm always nervous about doing something like that remotely. I had great luck with a pair of custom textile pants a couple of years ago, but a 1pc suit would be something else entirely. No going gonzo at the all you can eat buffet after sending those measurements in. Lol.

seamus · 06-19-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Nice, but if you were *that* excited about them you'd be wearing them as you sit at the computer not staring at them on the couch.

2 hours yesterday and another hour today.

Plus, I can't see the detail work with them on.

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Originally Posted by Blorton

Very nice!

I'm curious - how was the measurements/fitting process? I'm always nervous about doing something like that remotely. I had great luck with a pair of custom textile pants a couple of years ago, but a 1pc suit would be something else entirely. No going gonzo at the all you can eat buffet after sending those measurements in. Lol.

I was a bit nervous about it myself but it was actually pretty easy. The full 12 page order form is on the left side of the website homepage. Attached the measurement pages (19 different measurements for a 1 piece, 22 for a two piece suit). It ended up spot on

CBRVFR · 06-19-2009, 10:46 PM

Really nice!

SheepOfBlue · 06-19-2009, 11:51 PM

Looks great but I think Phobe underestimated the carnage by a couple of herds.....

I keep holding off on a visit to Barnacle Bill until I loose some weight....

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-20-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

I keep holding off on a visit to Barnacle Bill until I loose some weight....

Next year you'll be one year older

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-20-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

Since everyone else was doing it this year, I figured I'd join the fray.

Looks damn nice dude, that is some pretty crazy detail too!

Is your real name SYED or is that just what you want people who see you in your leathers to call you?

f1_hurricane · 06-20-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by phobe

Moment of silence for the herd of cows...

JH41 · 06-20-2009, 03:32 AM

8' wide crossed sabers.

DUX · 06-20-2009, 08:03 AM

Very nice!

DUX · 06-20-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shenders1

Very nice

I wanted to get something sewn on the back of my leathers symbolizing my field of employment, but couldn't find an outline of a slide rule, pocket protector, or taped glasses.

Just have them scan this...

abtech · 06-20-2009, 08:23 AM

Very Nice!!!

Surprised you didn't get them in Black, Blue and Gold

TogaTim · 06-20-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Looks great but I think Phobe underestimated the carnage by a couple of herds.........

I'm glad I wasn't the only that realized the impact that purchase had on the bovine population. It was probably about as large an impact as we'll have on it at The Timbers! WOO HOO!

TogaTim · 06-20-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TogaTim

I'm glad I wasn't the only that realized the impact that purchase had on the bovine population. It was probably about as large an impact as we'll have on it at The Timbers! WOO HOO!

Oh, and KICK ASS suit

tigerblade · 06-20-2009, 11:44 AM

Sweet suit, Seamus!

seamus · 06-20-2009, 11:49 AM

Thanks. As for the herd, I figure I've removed enough cows, and their associated methane, to equalize MCADX Days.
I did it for you guys

I think I deserve one of those Presidential Medals of Freedom.

maxib · 06-20-2009, 01:02 PM

Well, since I am not the President, I cannot help with that. However, I will pull your finger if you are in need at Grattan.

abtech · 06-20-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxib

Well, since I am not the President, I cannot help with that. However, I will pull your finger if you are in need at Grattan.

06-19-2009, 07:23 PM	#1
seamus Turning is for p***ies Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 35 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 8,077	New Leathers Since everyone else was doing it this year, I figured I'd join the fray. I'd actually been playing with a design in my head for a while and, with Grattan a mere weeks away, had procrastinated as long as I possibly could. I contacted SYED Leathers <http://www.syedleathers.com/> and walked through the measurement and ordering process with them. After faxing in my order and emailing some pics for detail, I got a call from SYED to clarify some bits a few minutes later. I was told that my custom logo might be a bit too detailed to do in leather but I figured it was worth a shot and asked them to do what they could. This is the logo and design I sent: Here's what I got back: The work on the leathers is outstanding, it fits perfectly and the detail they were able to achieve on the crossed sabers is just plain amazing. It's been an expensive June but now, I'm actually ready for Grattan... __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ---Leonardo Da Vinci

06-19-2009, 07:31 PM	#3
phobe Obtuse Angler Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: In the Foothills Age: 28 Bike(s): quarter-litre bike Posts: 5,771	Moment of silence for the herd of cows... __________________ Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb. -Dark Helmet Crime ain't sumfin you should do. It's sumfin you should don't. -Ali G

06-19-2009, 08:08 PM	#6
ONEvcs "Si vis pacem para bellum" Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 41 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. '07SXV5.5 Posts: 4,459 Images: 99	That looks very nice. __________________ "Nothing is more fairly distributed than common sense: no one thinks he needs more of it than he already has." René Descartes

06-19-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
HondaGalToo See you next year, Eagles... Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 49 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 2,790	Nice!!!! __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

06-19-2009, 08:46 PM	#9
seamus Turning is for p***ies Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 35 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 8,077	I was going to write more of a review type post but I just can't put it into words. I'm *that* impressed with what SYED was able to do. I didn't even hang them up, they're draped over the couch so I can keep staring at them. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ---Leonardo Da Vinci

06-19-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
maxib Wake me up...save me from the nothing I've become Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 58 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,639	Now that is outstanding...! I cannot wait to see it in person.

06-19-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 44 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 1,437	Very nice I wanted to get something sewn on the back of my leathers symbolizing my field of employment, but couldn't find an outline of a slide rule, pocket protector, or taped glasses.

06-19-2009, 08:25 PM	#7
phozed made it back Join Date: 06-18-2008 Location: In Constant Fear Bike(s): cbr929 rs125 Posts: 160	that's badass!

06-19-2009, 08:54 PM	#10
Hammer DILLIGAF Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 40 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 6,823 Images: 12	Nice!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Amateurs practices until they get it right. A professional practices until they can't get it wrong.

06-19-2009, 09:07 PM	#11
bwhip An addiction no rehab can cure Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): A modest variety Posts: 5,540	Those look great, Seamus! __________________ My Gallery http://www.latebraker.com

06-19-2009, 09:12 PM	#12
ND4SPD Join Date: 12-12-2006 Location: MCADX World Headquarters Bike(s): '99 F4, '00 VFR Posts: 11,256 Images: 28	Nice, but if you were that excited about them you'd be wearing them as you sit at the computer not staring at them on the couch. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X The Motorcycle Addict's Magazine - MCADXmag

06-19-2009, 09:27 PM	#13
Blorton Tiny Elvis sez Lookit those rotors, they're HUGE! Join Date: 06-15-2009 Location: Hotlanta Age: 43 Bike(s): '02 954 Posts: 600	Very nice! I'm curious - how was the measurements/fitting process? I'm always nervous about doing something like that remotely. I had great luck with a pair of custom textile pants a couple of years ago, but a 1pc suit would be something else entirely. No going gonzo at the all you can eat buffet after sending those measurements in. Lol.

06-19-2009, 10:46 PM	#15
CBRVFR Age of bike + rider = 78 !! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 57 Bike(s): VFR SV TZ250 RC30 Posts: 7,917	Really nice! __________________ Eigoga Mothafucku - Hanashimaska? Godspeed, # 20 - Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

06-19-2009, 11:51 PM	#16
SheepOfBlue Vote Sheep Or Else Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 47 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 10,444	Looks great but I think Phobe underestimated the carnage by a couple of herds..... I keep holding off on a visit to Barnacle Bill until I loose some weight.... __________________ Find one in every car. You'll see.

06-20-2009, 03:32 AM	#20
JH41 veinte siete Join Date: 12-27-2006 Location: NYF'nC Bike(s): 09 KLR650 Posts: 988	8' wide crossed sabers. __________________ *- I told my wife: 4 bikes or 4 girlfriends.... she's letting me keep the bikes* - Cars lean the wrong way in turns.

06-20-2009, 08:03 AM	#21
DUX Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 38 Bike(s): 07 GSadv,04 RC-51,95 VFR Posts: 1,074	Very nice! __________________ If you think that loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to really ride that thing could do.

06-20-2009, 08:23 AM	#23
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 60 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 4,431	Very Nice!!! Surprised you didn't get them in Black, Blue and Gold __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . . and Seamus is awesome

06-20-2009, 11:44 AM	#26
tigerblade He's getting better can't you tell? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 36 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,308	Sweet suit, Seamus!

06-20-2009, 11:49 AM	#27
seamus Turning is for p***ies Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 35 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 8,077	Thanks. As for the herd, I figure I've removed enough cows, and their associated methane, to equalize MCADX Days. I did it for you guys I think I deserve one of those Presidential Medals of Freedom. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ---Leonardo Da Vinci

06-20-2009, 01:02 PM	#28
maxib Wake me up...save me from the nothing I've become Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 58 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,639	Well, since I am not the President, I cannot help with that. However, I will pull your finger if you are in need at Grattan.

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