Vanson model E

[ton312]

I've been after one for a year now... stay patient. It's a pity @ton312 let his herd go free!

Like a flock of seagulls...

 

[b1lf]

I've an Enfield in comp weight leather and love it .. I'm after one of these 44/46 if anyone comes across something

I think the jackets v price point can't be beaten especially in the heavy leather

I've been after one for a year now... stay patient. It's a pity @ton312 let his herd go free!

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]

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

 

[ton312]

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

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.

 

[JMax]

The Vanson Thunderbird also is nice. Or also be on the lookout for a Bates Highwayman, that’s nice too.

 

[dubpynchon]

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

 

[b1lf]

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.

Oh, thanks. The 2” shorter will never work, I have a long torso.

 

[El Marro]

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

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]

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...

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]

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.

There's two pretty nice Choppers for sale on eBay right now, size M and L.

 

[ton312]

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...

 

[b1lf]

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...

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.

 

[JMax]

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.

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]

^^^^^Hell of a deal right here!

 

[JMax]

^^^^^Hell of a deal right here!

I am tempted but I gotta chill lol. Time to spend some time in guppy’s unfamiliar territory.

 

[Monitor]

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.

 

[ton312]

I believe that eBay listing is for a c2. A close kin of the E. Helluva deal and yeah that looks like the naked comp weight from the late 90’s, Y2K era. Good stuff.

 

[b1lf]

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

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.

 

[Raven2k360]

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.

 

[JMax]

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.