Vintage Vanson Model B, would you consider this "cracking"?

[BB1239]

Received recently, leather actually still has that wonderful leather smell somehow. Competition Weight, seems to be a 1987-1990 (ish) model per serial number. Would you experts consider this cracked leather, or still serviceable? Love this jacket

 

[TREEMAN]

No I would not….
Wear & Enjoy ..

 

[Canuck Panda]

There is nothing wrong with it.

The Model B is a bit longer in the front, about 23" front collar down, vs their other riding jackets which can be as short as 20" front collar down. So the previous owner probably did what I did which was to roll the extra front length while sitting so there is more crease/grain developed in that spot. Nothing is wrong with it, doesn't even look 20 years old.

 

[Will Zach]

No cracking, that's grain, all is good, enjoy as Treeman said.

 

[BB1239]

There is nothing wrong with it.

The Model B is a bit longer in the front, about 23" front collar down, vs their other riding jackets which can be as short as 20" front collar down. So the previous owner probably did what I did which was to roll the extra front length while sitting so there is more crease/grain developed in that spot. Nothing is wrong with it, doesn't even look 20 years old.

Ahhhh, that makes sense! I did take a short test ride in it, and found the front length pushed the jacket upward into the neck, so I'm sure you're right. Didn't think of that. Just normal crease.

 

[BB1239]

Thank you all for the advice and responses. New here and love this forum.

 

[photo2u]

I am no expert, but a little bit of beef tallow will help out with the dryness.

 

[BB1239]

I am no expert, but a little bit of beef tallow will help out with the dryness.

Duly noted sir. I can't tell if it's actually dried out or not, might be the harsh fluorescent lighting in here at work reflecting back a greyish look. I'm fairly new to the leather game and my eye isn't trained well yet. Here are some other pics, same jacket. Still seem dry?

 

[Monitor]

Would you experts consider this cracked leather, or still serviceable?

Still serviceable??? This leather is literally 100% healthy.

 

[photo2u]

Duly noted sir. I can't tell if it's actually dried out or not, might be the harsh fluorescent lighting in here at work reflecting back a greyish look. I'm fairly new to the leather game and my eye isn't trained well yet. Here are some other pics, same jacket. Still seem dry?

Just a little of that fat on the dry area. A good all jacket cleaning with a horse hairbrush never hurts the leather. Removing dust and other unwanted oils, smoke, ect. It will help the leather stay healthy. Just a little tallow goes a long way.

 

[BB1239]

Still serviceable??? This leather is literally 100% healthy.

It's Monitor! Bought a used Challenger on eBay due to your explanation of that model on an old thread. Thanks for the input, still learning here.

 

[Monitor]

It's Monitor! Bought a used Challenger on eBay due to your explanation of that model on an old thread. Thanks for the input, still learning here.

Challenger is a space shuttle. Glad I could help. Don't worry about this jacket, it's as good as new.

 

[BB1239]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...n-motorcycle-jackets-recommend-me-one.103100/ post #4, you called it a MK2 Challenger SportRider, maybe it goes by several names. Seen it called an Avenger model in some places.

Learned a lot from your posts man. Thanks again. Do you still have some Vansons?

 

[Peter Mackin]

I think it's wrecked,,if it's a size 44 I will take it off your hands..

 

[Bfd70]

That is what passes as #goals

 

[Bfd70]

Challenger is a space shuttle. Glad I could help. Don't worry about this jacket, it's as good as new.

Was

 

[BB1239]

I think it's wrecked,,if it's a size 44 I will take it off your hands..

Riiiiiight Nice try lol. But it's a 42

 

[BB1239]

I think it's wrecked,,if it's a size 44 I will take it off your hands..

Hey wait, I'll trade you for your Model E (wishful thinking on my part!)

 

[Bahabp100]

Received recently, leather actually still has that wonderful leather smell somehow. Competition Weight, seems to be a 1987-1990 (ish) model per serial number. Would you experts consider this cracked leather, or still serviceable? Love this jacket

No. , Scars stretchmarks barbed wire can all cause that .

 

[AeroFan_07]

Awesome Vanson there! Nice pickup - use it and enjoy that Comp-weight.