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    What armor do you use for riding in Vanson Model B

    I don't have a Model B yet, but own several Vanson leather jackets - Comet PLU 3, Chopper, modified AR3 and Enfield (now sold as it was a little too big for my liking). I've worn a Knox or Bohn armoured shirt underneath all of them with no problem. In fact I like the flexibility this gives me...
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    Red Wing Heritage Ice Cutter Boots 2931 US 10

    Too bad they're a size too big for me. I have a pair in black and I love them, looks fantastic and works really well in cold weather - my got-to winter boots! I have more than my share of Red Wings and these are top of the line in looks & performance. They also took minimal break-in, unlike my 877!
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    When I finally do get my Aero J106, I want it to look and fit exactly like this. Fantastic!!!
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    Himel Bros Kensington

    Absolutely fantastic jacket, and nailed the fit too. It looks so good on you. Congratulations on getting an heirloom jacket, and also on dropping 15 kgs - that's a decent amount of weight! Love everything about this jacket, the leather, color, tight clean stitching, and the signature camo...
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    Lost Worlds owners leather question

    Chuck Norris vs. Bruce Lee at the Coliseum - man, edge of the seat excitement for me, my brother and cousins, all little boys, watching Return of the Dragon! All of Chuck Norris' later movies could never live up to that, although many were definitely fun! Speaking of Van Damme, some years ago...
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    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    These two jackets would solve half of my jacket-conundrums.
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    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    WOWZER! eye catching in all the right ways!!! Jacket and bike ain't too shabby either ;)
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    LOL!!! Sorry guys, back to lurking mode now! ;) Aha, but you haven't seen what I owe my credit cards, not a pretty sight, LOL!
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    Vanson custom riding jacket - thoughts?

    Of course, Langlitz is always an option for a genuine old-school leather motorcycle jacket. I don't have one yet, thus my gushing over Vanson, plus the fact OP was discussing Vanson. Last year my we were in the US and my wife wanted to visit Crater Lake - I was excited just to get to Portland so...
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    Vanson custom riding jacket - thoughts?

    Monitor, thanks for sharing those pics. Vanson's web site does not do their jackets justice at all! and yeah, I second what you said: You want old-school motorcycle jacket for riding purpose? Just pick a Vanson and be done with it. Period. I love my Aero, Thedi, Schott etc, but when its...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Ah sorry man, it's a modified size 40! I did toy with the idea of putting it up for sale, but have achieved clarity and thus banished such sacrilegious thoughts from my mind! Thank you for the offer - it re-affirms my conviction to hang to to this jacket and wear it hard!
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Thanks, will tell her that! Yes, she's getting quite handy with the camera, here's one she took last Fall that Thurston Bros has been flattering me by posting on their Instagram feed!
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    Fedora Lounge Motorcyclists: Safe Gear with a Vintage Vibe

    I recently picked up that Helstons Ace jacket you mentioned, my second Helstons jacket. Yes, they do have a touch of modern about them, but they're pretty decent with a very 1970s vibe about them. I do wish their armour pads were a tad bit slimmer. Another French brand to consider in this...
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    Reference book for vintage leather jackets

    Besides that Lightning book, also check out Japanese magazine Clutch. They do a focus on leather jackets every so often, and have taken out a few dedicated leather jacket one-off magazine through the years. Good pictures even if you can't read Japanese. Also, maybe check out Men's File, an...
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    Lost Worlds owners leather question

    Hey, thanks for the kind words @ButteMT61 - much appreciated as I really like all the jacket pics that you post!
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    lost worlds

    @TREEMAN @BoxerguyT89 @Otter Thanks for the kind words, guys! Treeman, yeah, I've had to commute between two continents every few months some years ago, although now I'm pretty much in Asia, visiting the US every once in a while. LOL! Wonder if I can convince Stu to give me a cut of the...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Today, Aero Fontana in brown CXL FQHH. Have had it a few years now but only wear this once in a while because, well ... one too many leather jackets in my closet! All pics courtesy my 6 and half yr old daughter! As you can see below - mismatched zipper pulls. Original broke, Aero were kind...
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    Lost Worlds owners leather question

    Thanks jacketjunkie! That guy is wearing a jacket (called "gho") which is traditional everyday wear for highland nomad men in this part of the country. These people are of Tibetan stock and called Brokpa in Bhutan, and Monpa on the Indian side of the hills. The jacket is typically woven from yak...
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    Lost Worlds owners leather question

    Two resurrected Lost Worlds threads going on at the same time, thought I should share some pics here too. I've posted most (if not all) of these in other threads, but thought they may be relevant here as well. Me wearing my Lost Worlds Buco Rider ... Crossing a mountain pass in central Bhutan...
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    lost worlds

    Some thoughts on my one and only Lost Worlds jacket: I bought it from a store so didn't deal with Stu directly. The jacket is a Lost Worlds Buco Rider, don't know the exact weight, but it's a heavy-weight horsehide. I bought it in the winter of 2012-13. I haven't worn it every day, but have put...

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