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lining) will keep that slightly waxed look. One of the things I really like about this jacket is that I never get super hot and never get too cold during the winter with the Outlast liner in place, and it’s cool in the summer with the liner removed. It breathes well, and is comfortable to wear on the bike. The attention to detail is superb, with tartan panels on the Outlast thermal liner, quilted shoulder panels, YKK zips, leather piping on the cuffs and collar, and brass popper studs. Unlike most motorcycle jackets, I’ve ridden to meet friends in the city and it doesn’t look out of place on a casual night out – thanks to the vintage-style look. Oh, and I think I mentioned, it’s got that very retro waxed cotton smell as an added bonus. PRICE: CONTACT: COLOUR: SIZES: $599 Eurobike Olive, Black S to XXL Website: http://www.eurobike.co.nz/prod- ucts/250-jackets_waxed_cotton/1587-mer- lin_hamstall_outlast_wax_ja.aspx Dealers: Available from Ericksen Honda, Napier; Image Motorcycles, New Plymouth; Techmoto, Auckland; Bavarian Motorcycles, Christchuch; Motomart, Wellington; Motorcycle Replacements, Dunedin. ~ BEN WILKINS KIWI RIDER 35