Hi Peter! The Dakar is a Hein Garicke, not a vanson, but its a great coat with it's own following. If I'm succesfull in shrinking myself out of it, I'll definately let you knowAeroFan_07, I absolutely love them. I also have a cascade, a belstaff Montana, bks leathers ex police jacket and many others. The vansons are up there for riding with all the others that I have, Aero, eastman, dainese etc,, been riding for 50 years so I've had plenty of experience.
That is a beauty. I have been looking for that TT for a very long time. I was wondering how long yours is?
Please advise,
G.
I always love that jacket. I am keeping an eye out for one. If anyone selling one in size 42 or 44. PLEASE let me know.I have only ever seen one for sale and bought it on the spot, the back is 29.25" without the collar.
The TT in comp. leather and the Swedish touring jacket are the two on my short list. They never come up....I always love that jacket. I am keeping an eye out for one. If anyone selling one in size 42 or 44. PLEASE let me know.
The TT in comp. leather and the Swedish touring jacket are the two on my short list. They never come up....
Belstaff and Barbour don't make'm like they used tah...
Holy smokes! Speedway looks great! They look simple, well made, good weight canvas.... I think you've found it. AND they make over trousers, I have a pair of overtrousers from Driza, but these have a double seat, leather wear points...Lots of good variations in this; Speedwear or Claymore would be where I'd start. Or the Goldtop Patrol if leather is desired. https://goldtop.co.uk/collections/jackets
Can you tell me more about the measurements versus the tag size? How are they supposed to fit when worn?Swedish is super cool too, i had two of them, kept one, both bought on eBay, i have seen maybe 4 or 5 size 42 in the last few years. If you see one ignore the measurements, just buy your usual tag size.
Can you tell me more about the measurements versus the tag size? How are they supposed to fit when worn? View attachment 477888
In the catalog close up it looks like it's over the guys hips almost like the tourist trophy, like its a cropped jacket style in 3/4 length?
Swedish is super cool too, i had two of them, kept one, both bought on eBay, i have seen maybe 4 or 5 size 42 in the last few years. If you see one ignore the measurements, just buy your usual tag size.
The revived Goldtop sells the Patrol jacket, which combines that same English motorcycle jacket style with Knox armour.
I think you have shrunk yourself out of it already,, you're drowning in it lol,, ps, im joking, but I await your PMHi Peter! The Dakar is a Hein Garicke, not a vanson, but its a great coat with it's own following. If I'm succesfull in shrinking myself out of it, I'll definately let you know
Be warned it wears HOT. It seals well and its a little poofy, so it traps a lot of dead air space inside. It has an insulated liner but you don't want to put that in until is below freezing. It's perfect for riding when it's cold enough that you have to watch out for ice.
And thanks for the Claymore tip, I sent Carl a note asking about his availability and what sorts of options he has and for a rough price estimate
I've just remembered this!
I saw a YouTuber wearing it in one of his videos so I messaged and asked what it was. I think it's utterly superb, but sadly too much for my meagre budget.
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