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    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    I’ll pm you
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    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    Have you spoken to Mike or Kim, or just the fella you mentioned earlier?
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    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    It would be helpful if you posted the series #’s from both jackets
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    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    The tag is two pieces of very thin leather sewed together so doubt it’s CW but something else they use for tags. It’s certainly not what my jacket is made of.
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    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    After @Hh121 requested to see the # of my Chopper made me realise I hadn't registered the serial # yet, so rather than mail it in, I called Vanson to register it over the phone. Mike V. picked up the phone and after taking my information proceeded to talk my ear off for 20 min about what's going...
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    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    Here you go. I’m pretty sure the jacket was built last year but not positive. If the # means something, let me know.
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    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

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    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    Sure, will do in the morning.
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    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    I own two Vansons. One is a Thurston Bros special Oxford in a TB sourced heavy brown cow hide. I’ve owned that jacket a little over a year and it took quite a bit to break in. It’s now supple, soft and incredibly comfortable on and off the bike. I just love that jacket. The leather is incredible...
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    Lets see those Motorcycle Jackets!

    My recently acquired Vanson Chopper out on its first ride.
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    Legendary USA x Schott horsehide motorcycle jacket

    I’d be all over this if the sleeves were 26”+
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    Vanson Chopper, OTR fit

    Same as your Enfield, zipped up they are tight, real tight. And don’t move! Re sleeve length on bikes is probably a few reasons. Ape hangers put your arms in the air so the sleeves fall back a bit anyway, a bit more protection from the elements and preference. As I mentioned earlier, I wear...
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    Vanson Chopper, OTR fit

    One more thing, make sure when you order it’s lined, or unlined you want. It’s difficult to see which are which. I called the factory to double check. I prefer the unlined unless it’s cold as they provide more feel on the grips and controls.
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    Vanson Chopper, OTR fit

    @JMax I updated the link above. The previous one seemed to direct to my personal Amazon account. Ha
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    Vanson Chopper, OTR fit

    Thanks, appreciate the feedback. I wear Watson Gloves gauntlets. A very old Vancouver BC company. I’ve three pairs, one lined, one unlined, and have their deerskin short gauntlets too. Excellent gloves and very well priced. https://www.watsongloves.com/products/815-interstate/?cat=596
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    Vanson Chopper, OTR fit

    Yep, same. I didn’t try to stand the jacket up by itself but I know it won’t. Doesn’t have that stiffness to it. But that’s ok.
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    Vanson Chopper, OTR fit

    Couple more closeups:
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    Vanson Chopper, OTR fit

    Let me know if you want more info
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    Vanson Chopper, OTR fit

    Ok I'll give it a go. I've read about comp weight being stiff, extremely tough and requiring a lot of time to break in, almost like a straight jacket at first. The jacket I received is not that. It's thick, tough I'm sure, but pliable, somewhat soft in feel. I think with wear this leather will...
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    Vanson Chopper, OTR fit

    Sure...what would you like to know? I don't have a frame of reference to previous versions of comp weight.

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