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[NamoAmituofo]

Get it off that chair and let it dry flat on the ground….

Please kindly explain - I may be having a daft moment . Would thought a chair, or on a wide hanger helps the inside (especially the sleeves) to dry faster to avoid mold setting in?

 

[handymike]

The chair or hanger can leave dimples/ bumps in the shoulders. Mold shouldn’t be a problem unless you’re in the tropics

 

[Peter Mackin]

Awesome. Looks like Z to me. X is glossy. Did Vanson confirm? Still awesome and I may be wrong.

Having seen pics of both z & x150 i think you are right about it being Z150. Been wearing it a lot around the house etc and its starting to take shape.i don't have the fob or I would ask Kim at vanson for some info.But I'm delighted with it and I think it's a really cool looking jacket Might look for a Vanson Raid now

 

[NamoAmituofo]

The chair or hanger can leave dimples/ bumps in the shoulders. Mold shouldn’t be a problem unless you’re in the tropics

Thank you! You’re right despite of the large/wide back chair - this morning there are signs of bumped shoulders. I’ve spread it back as it’s still very damp and now wearing around the house, and getting laughed at by the kids!

 

[Peter Mackin]

Here's the chopper alongside the other vanson jackets, all other 4 competition weight. The chopper is easy to wear and could easily become a favourite.
A couple more pics with it beside the cascade, the size 44 Montana and custom made BKS ex Strathclyde police m/c jacket.

 

[NamoAmituofo]

Here's the chopper alongside the other vanson jackets, all other 4 competition weight. The chopper is easy to wear and could easily become a favourite.
A couple more pics with it beside the cascade, the size 44 Montana and custom made BKS ex Strathclyde police m/c jacket.

Wow that’s a party!!

 

[Peter Mackin]

Wow that’s a party!!

Lol oh there more i can assure you my problem is I don't like selling, and with having so many they remain practically unused.The older Belstaff Montanas are a fantastic jacket,don't confuse them with the Italian rubbish and the ebay fakes though. Waiting for a break in the Scottish weather to try the chopper out on the triumph.

 

[NamoAmituofo]

Lol oh there more i can assure you my problem is I don't like selling, and with having so many they remain practically unused.The older Belstaff Montanas are a fantastic jacket,don't confuse them with the Italian rubbish and the ebay fakes though. Waiting for a break in the Scottish weather to try the chopper out on the triumph.

The model E on the back is perfect for next weeks chill in UK.

I’m the opposite - 1 in 1 out - only the chosen ones get to stay in my wardrobe

 

[Peter Mackin]

I wish I could do that,the problem is where I am in Scotland it's so cold and wet,hence I don't ride through winter. Therefore I wear them indoors lolol,,they get worn in not worn out

 

[JMax]

Having seen pics of both z & x150 i think you are right about it being Z150. Been wearing it a lot around the house etc and its starting to take shape.i don't have the fob or I would ask Kim at vanson for some info.But I'm delighted with it and I think it's a really cool looking jacket Might look for a Vanson Raid now

Z is awesome. You likely checked, but the serial number should also be found on the jacket. Inner pocket maybe?

 

[Peter Mackin]

Z is awesome. You likely checked, but the serial number should also be found on the jacket. Inner pocket maybe?

I checked quickly but missed it,checked again and there it is .Just back in after trying it out on the bike,,it's brilliant, got soaked of course,bugger, ti don't mind the jacket getting wet but hate the bike getting it.got the cleaning gear out now,haven't done 200 miles on the bike,that's it christened.....

 

[NamoAmituofo]

This Vanson Enfield in HH made its way from Taiwan 14 days ago and finally arrived in UK today! For a few days I’d thought it’d been lost in transit as parcel showed no tracking movement - phew!

Gave it a lukewarm wash in bathtub, lots of dirt came out… drip dried for 1hr then while still moist rubbed saddle feed sparingly. Hopefully the collar fold line will reset once it’s dried. It’s heavy at 3.2KG or 7lb! The strap hide is thicker than 2mm

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Could some of the Vanson experts help me guestimate when was this jacket produced and which tannery is the HH from?

Still a little damp I worn it out for the first time tonight doing grocery shopping. The leather is so stiff I struggle to reach for my seatbelt behind the shoulder!

It weighs 3.2KG or 7lb - same weight as my aero KoTR (cross zip with two layers HH on back yolk and kidney panel and D pocket) - but for a straight zip with just a single layer HH plus just cotton lining this weight is substantial for the Enfield.

I recall moving in KoTR for the first time was not much effort - with this Enfield it’s a different level - kind of throwing a punch in air VS punching under water.

 

[JMax]

I checked quickly but missed it,checked again and there it is .Just back in after trying it out on the bike,,it's brilliant, got soaked of course,bugger, ti don't mind the jacket getting wet but hate the bike getting it.got the cleaning gear out now,haven't done 200 miles on the bike,that's it christened.....

Sweet. Haha. Same way. I hate washing the bike after rain. I thinks it’s butterfly season here so I got back and had to clean my jacket, helmet, pants, even my sneakers.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Regarding the Vanson chopper i purchased from a forum member, he was indeed correct when he said it was competition weight. We met up and he kindly passed over the vanson fob,and vanson confirmed it was competition weight. I would never have guessed, completely different from my other 4 jackets .
I love the lighter weight and it's much softer hand.This will become a favourite of mine I'm sure.

 

[Peter Mackin]