My new Vanson Chopper

[felix03]

I'm super excited about my new Vanson Chopper that arrived earlier this week from Insurrection/Thurston. Specs: black competition weight, two-way front zip, size medium. What do you think?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I think it looks great..!!
HD

 

[Vespizzare]

I also think it looks fantastic. That "Competition" cowhide is like iron.

If HD gives it his seal of approval, you done good!

DON'T BE HASTY WITH FRENCH PASTRY.

 

[felix03]

nm

 

[winterland1]

Not real familiar with that style but being you are actually using it to ride it looks like a great fit. Good length in the arms.

 

[nick123]

Really cool!

 

[Edward]

Nice jacket - reminds me a lot of the early 70s style Lewis Leathers Monza (still in production, of course). Goes well with the bike!

 

[Sloan1874]

Very distinctive, very nice.

 

[mattp]

Looks good, did you get custom sizing or 'off the rack'? Nice boots too, are they Red Wings?

Safe riding!

 

[felix03]

mattp, sizing was off the rack. Boots are the Chippewa 27899.

 

[Worf]

Looks good on you... I have a great admiration for those who ride... I'm a convertible man myself though...

Worf

 

[Cooperson]

I don't know much about motorbike jackets but I do know when a jacket fits and suits the wearer. Very nice!

 

[Monitor]

My favorite piece from Vanson, one that I hope to own one day. Fit is as good as it gets. And man, I love that bike...

 

[Tarwater]

Great looking jacket and perfect for on the bike. Enjoy it.

 

[Jägernaut]

What is your height felix?

 

[felix03]

Gents, thanks so much for the kind words!

Jägernaut, I'm 5'6" and about 170 lbs.

 

[Jägernaut]

Just about my size. That gives a good reference for me. Do you find it to be heavier than your aero cafe racer?

 

[felix03]

Aero FQHH cafe racer in a 38 weighs exactly 6 lbs. Competition weight Vanson Chopper in an M weighs exactly 7 lbs. Btw, I wear a size 34 pants. Hope this helps

 

[2wheelgrplr]

felix03 - the Vanson Chopper jacket looks good on you! I have the same jacket, off the rack, no two-way zipper and plain black cotton lining. It's super thick, heavy and the BOMB! Will need to wear it for a while before it's broken in. Interestingly, I'm 5'10" or so, weigh around 178 lbs. Mine's a size Medium too and it fits me well, on the snug side - cannot layer much underneath.

That's me in post # 1624, page 163 of Insurrection/Thruston bros affiliate thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...urston-Bros-Official-Affiliate-Thread/page163

Oh, and that's a really neat bike too! If I buy another bike in the US I'll seriously have to consider the Moto Guzzi V7 alongside my first choice Triumph Bonneville/Scrambler. Current old BMW tends to be a bit quirky at times! Back in Asia I'm making do with a Royal Enfield for now.

 

[felix03]

2wheelgrplr, looking good! Fits you well. Yeah, I got the 2-way zip to prevent the jacket pushing up into my chin in the riding position. I hear you about the break-in. It's gonna be a long struggle but I'm looking forward to it.