[JohnnyHartford]

Hi thanks I’m advance for any help. This was a family member’s jacket and I think it’s something special. From what I can see looking around the web I’m assuming it was made in Canada. There are no other labels anywhere except the center inside ‘Indian -Worlds Finest Motorcycles.


Can anyone tell me the era, or model of this jacket, or any information?

and given the chest is 44-46” and waist is 40” maybe the size?

 

[LongRoadHome]

No idea really, only found two others same and XL. Both with different labels inside.
Vintage Indian jacket
Another

Could be XL or XXL, waist size suggests smaller except for those laced sides.

 

[JohnnyHartford]

Thanks. Yeah I totally unlaced them to get the max measurement on the waist. Appreciate anyone else’s info. TY!!

 

[Dr.Shifty]

There is another one on this thread. Perhaps the owner might have some info.

Coolest indian mc jacket I've seen yet to date

Was just sent a pic of this Love it. Anybody know it's origins?

www.indianmotorcycles.net

 

[Loki]

That looks like one of the Rottweiler Leather jackets produced before the 1998 Gilroy factory opening up and taking over the brand. After that point, that jacket had a black label listing Indian Motorcycle instead of just Indian.

 

[Loki]

And yes, it was produced in Canada. Rottweiler Leathers became the official producer of Indian jackets, vests, gloves, and other clothing pieces through the Gilroy days and up to the Steillican ownership. They had a horrible downfall at the end with a building fire, theft, and failing dealerships not paying their invoices. They've been shuttered for a while now.

 

[JohnnyHartford]

And yes, it was produced in Canada. Rottweiler Leathers became the official producer of Indian jackets, vests, gloves, and other clothing pieces through the Gilroy days and up to the Steillican ownership. They had a horrible downfall at the end with a building fire, theft, and failing dealerships not paying their invoices. They've been shuttered for a while now.

Loki Awesome information! Thank you!!

 

[Loki]

No problem at all. They are great jackets. I have several and they've lasted for decades.

 

[enzo5000]

Hi thanks I’m advance for any help. This was a family member’s jacket and I think it’s something special. From what I can see looking around the web I’m assuming it was made in Canada. There are no other labels anywhere except the center inside ‘Indian -Worlds Finest Motorcycles.


Can anyone tell me the era, or model of this jacket, or any information?

and given the chest is 44-46” and waist is 40” maybe the size?

Your jacket was designed by Lee Trevor in France. You can still find them occasionally in eBay and other sites. They are very heavy leather and very well made. I have a Lee Trevor patch that I had sewn on a modern vest.

 

[JohnnyHartford]

I spoke to a guy that worked in the factory that made this. It was Rottweiler in Canada. The the model is #1003 ‘WINGS’

With the tag on the inside being white instead of black, this was made between 1993 and 1999. They continued until 2003 though. The 40 inch waste back then was a Large (?) according to him, and they changed the sizing to XL later.

There is a different one, that doesn’t have the curved lettering that says Indian Motorcycles, the winged logo is bigger and the Indian Motorcycles lettering is straight across the bottom. I’d imagine that’s post 1999.

 

[harleynot]

Rotweiller, made in Canada
Production contract with Gilroy Indian Motorcycle
Great jackets, ( very heavy)

 

[Loki]

Henry Wittenberg was the owner and I knew him well. I was able to make some large orders with him for local riders when Ramp Indian screwed things up royally for him.

 

[JohnnyHartford]

So, I’m gonna sell it. I don’t know if I’m allowed to link it or list it on here or not. Anybody? I need motogear

 

[2Cool]

I'll take it, how much do you want? PM me