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Vanson model E
- Thread starter ton312
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b1lf
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At $700-$800 new I’m tempted to just buy one. Vanson is out of stock in 40 & 42 unquilted (rayon) lining now though.
b1lf
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What's the difference between the Model E and the C2? No back/side adjustments?
https://vansonleathers.com/mens-col...ando-style-black-leather-biker-jacket--C.html
https://vansonleathers.com/mens-col...ando-style-black-leather-biker-jacket--C.html
C2 is 2” shorter across the size range. Additionally, it’s not equipped with snaps for a faux mouton collar and no side laces. The back is closer to a model B, without the buckles. Biggest thing is the body length though. It’s deliberately shorter.
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The Vanson Thunderbird also is nice. Or also be on the lookout for a Bates Highwayman, that’s nice too.
dubpynchon
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There's a Colorado up on ebay at the minute. It sure does look purty.
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vanson-Leat...h=item2f2bfb78f3:g:vGsAAOSw9YdcayB0:rk:1:pf:0
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vanson-Leat...h=item2f2bfb78f3:g:vGsAAOSw9YdcayB0:rk:1:pf:0
b1lf
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Oh, thanks. The 2” shorter will never work, I have a long torso.
El Marro
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Man!
I really really want that jacket, but my brain is telling me that if a size 46 Vanson fits me perfectly a size 44 Vanson is going to be too small...
dubpynchon
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It looks like it fits the same as a Chopper, and mine fits true to size. It's like a Chopper and a Model E had a love child together. It'd be even better with a belt.
b1lf
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There's two pretty nice Choppers for sale on eBay right now, size M and L.
Yo @b1lf :
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/173807351372
This seller has high hopes but maybe you could chuck an offer.
$325 is fair. Maybe less...
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/173807351372
This seller has high hopes but maybe you could chuck an offer.
$325 is fair. Maybe less...
b1lf
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Appreciate you looking out.. however this older model measures only 20” pit to pit. Where a modern one in size 40 would measure around 23.25”.
I guess I can verify with the seller but this one likely wouldn’t work.
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VANSON LEATHERS $699 hand made in USA Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket 44 Large https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/173809408387
AbbaDatDeHat
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^^^^^Hell of a deal right here!
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I am tempted but I gotta chill lol. Time to spend some time in guppy’s unfamiliar territory.
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Yep, that is a really good deal! As good as it gets, short of it being one of those crazy listings where people don't have a clue what they're selling. Anyone after a Vanson crosszip should jump on it. Interesting hide, too.
b1lf
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Hah, it is a C2.... the forum went down today and didn’t even see this message and I already spotted this on eBay.
I messaged the seller immediately. Not a fan of the nickel? chrome? Buckle as well as the pocket zipper pulls seem to be mismatched.
She claims her husband outgrew it and it’s only 3 years old, last season it sat in a closet. Doesn’t exactly check out and if you look at the seller history there’s a ton of leather jackets.
Nitpickiness aside, that is a great jacket. Pit to pit she said was 22” then I asked for a picture and it’s ~23”, so certainly a more vintage model as the age of the leather clearly shows.
I worked out a price.......
I spent this afternoon at a local motorcycle shop and tried on a C2R (R being a special satin lined variant with mid-weight leather and chrome hardware that was done up for this shop).
Ultimately I think I’m just going to purchase a brand new Model E, with rayon lining, and all brass hardware. I already let my contact and Vanson know, will be 5 weeks.
The C2 is a tad shorter than the E, it doesn’t have adjustable sides, I don’t want quilted interior ideally, and the mismatched hardware triggers my OCD.
I’ll be better off this way.
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Raven2k360
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Out of curiosity, do the Vanson jackets come with pockets/provisions for armor? I'm finding a lot of leather "Motorcycle" jackets are distinctly lacking the ability to install armor for riding...it's rather annoying.
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A few of them do, such as Comet, A, and Force. Vanson’s website has a tab to select to view only armored jackets, both installed and ready to accept.
