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  1. Bjorn240

    What Type of Leather is This? (Label included)

    CO Ericsson was started in Malung, Dalarna, Sweden in 1911 and was originally a tannery. In 1913, CO Ericsson started manufacture of gloves, furs, and leather shirts and jackets. The company also owned a fur farm. In 1945, the company started a subsidiary in Motala, in Southern Sweden, and...
  2. Bjorn240

    Vanson Trucker leather jacket

    Wow, this is fantastic! Jealous. Not sure how I missed it on the bay!
  3. Bjorn240

    What Type of Leather is This? (Label included)

    I would assume it's steer. The significant majority of leathergoods produced in Sweden is steer. Additionally, Ericson lambskin jackets from this era usually had a label that said "Lamm-nappa." Front piece also looks too large to be lamb or goat. The label places it post-1971 when CO Ericson...
  4. Bjorn240

    WTB: Green fedora 7 1/8

    That's great. THanks! Calling them now.
  5. Bjorn240

    WTB: Green fedora 7 1/8

    It feels like time to bump this. I'd still like a green hat.
  7. Bjorn240

    Spring Cleaning Part 3 Aero A-2 Bronco Russet Horsehide 44

    Lovely, but a touch too big for me. Also - we're watching to see you post! :)
  8. Bjorn240

    Spring Cleaning Part 1 Thedi Padded Cafe Racer XL but fits like L

    Nice ton!
  9. Bjorn240

    BEAUTIFUL! OPTIMO CHICAGO GREY STINGY (2 1/8") BRIMMED 7 1/8 $65 delivered!

    Sent you a PM. No trades, alas, as I'm a 7 1/8 and know the difference between a 2 and an 8.
  10. Bjorn240

    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    My dream jacket is very simple: Vanson TC, 1 inch extra body length and arm length, pockets for armor and mesh lining, no patches except for a Vanson patch on the left breast and Vanson in 2" yellow leather letters along both sleeve fronts. Would nicely split the difference between my Vanson...
  11. Bjorn240

    The shortest cafe racer jacket

    Vanson Comet and Vanson Star would be the shortest stock jackets. About 21" bottom of collar to hem in size 40.
  13. Bjorn240

    Vanson custom riding jacket - thoughts?

    I am a big Langlitz fan, and actually find the dress-collar Cascade to be an ideal clean-front cross-zip. Here are a couple samples; I especially like the vintage one with a smaller lapel (? - could just be the zip position) and shorter shirt-collar. That length collar would work well for...
  14. Bjorn240

    Vanson custom riding jacket - thoughts?

    I'm an idiot. Started looking more carefully, and a Vanson CHP 2 looks like what I am looking for - removable belt, no epaulettes, etc. I'd prefer brass snaps and no side lacing, but other than that a CHP 2 seems to be the jacket I need... Imagine that a jacket made for motorcycling might be...
  15. Bjorn240

    Fedora Lounge Motorcyclists: Safe Gear with a Vintage Vibe

    Oh - one other thing - Bates Fast Lane Roadracing boots are great and classic-looking, though they don't have much ankle protection compared to modern Sidis and A*Stars. But they look great. I'm tempted to get a pair for commuting.
  16. Bjorn240

    Fedora Lounge Motorcyclists: Safe Gear with a Vintage Vibe

    I have a couple Vansons and a Barbour International, that I'll wear to run down to the shops or pub, sometimes with an armored shirt underneath. But for commuting I wear a one-piece Aerostich Roadcrafter, for touring, a two-piece Aerostich Roadcrafter, and for sport riding a set of Alpinestars...
  17. Bjorn240

    Vanson AR2 - size 40

    Bump. Any interest at $320 shipped?
  19. Bjorn240

    Vanson custom riding jacket - thoughts?

    And agreed that the Vanson pictures have a real sense of "proof of life" about them. They're like pictures for ants... need to be at least 3 times larger.
  20. Bjorn240

    Vanson custom riding jacket - thoughts?

    Thanks twin-cam road king! Is your 01 a carbie or do you have the Magneti-Marelli EFI? Since I've had 3 Vansons and am happy with the quality and the sizing, I think I'm inclined to stick with Vanson. I'll head up to Fall River and have a look at a few C2s.
  21. Bjorn240

    Vanson custom riding jacket - thoughts?

    Good thoughts guys. I appreciate it! Of the three other Vanson suggestions, all are fine jackets, but I really don't like the half-belts on the Derby and Thunderbird. If I am going to have a belt, I'd like it to be removable, like on the C2. My suspicion is that belt buckles will scratch my...
  22. Bjorn240

    Biker gloves, what to get?

    Lee Parks DeerTour Outseam has been my glove of choice for the last 100,000 miles.
  23. Bjorn240

    Vanson custom riding jacket - thoughts?

    I'm thinking about ordering a new Vanson jacket with the following specs: Hard Core Highwayman Remove full-length action back and add shoulder gussets Remove side lacing Replace all pulls with standard rectangular pulls The idea is to get a very clean cross-zip jacket. I've had a Vanson...

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