Vanson service *****

[Rich A]

I have a Vanson Model A that's around 15 yo. Nice patina, but the liner was showing some wear. I sent it to Vanson and they replaced the liner. Not cheap, but they did a good job, and I'm pleased with the way everything was handled. Should last me for the rest of my life.

Also feels good to support an American company and its workers.

Rich

[Tusayan]

Bates Leathers is much the same.  I’ve had two set of Bates leathers since 1987.  My current set has been back to them several times for repairs, all done beautifully and invisibly.  As a result I can wear 25 year old leathers and people thing they look good.

I like to deal face to face with people who make good stuff that lasts a long time.

[kingoffleece]

I have two Vanson leathers and one mesh one.  It take about 6 years to break them in!  I love them.  Kinda feel like Ironman with them on.

[Scout63]

Vanson jackets are not my style, but I did take a factory tour during a Dave Roper get together/ fundraiser a few years ago.  What a great shop with great people and very high quality clothing. Worth visiting if in Fall River MA.

[sign216]

Vanson jackets are not my style, but I did take a factory tour during a Dave Roper get together/ fundraiser a few years ago.  What a great shop with great people and very high quality clothing. Worth visiting if in Fall River MA.

I second Scout's suggestion of visiting Vanson, esp. if they have an open house or other function.  Worth the trip.

Joe

[Sykestone8886]

Not to go off topic, but I have a brooks leather jacket that I bought 40 some years ago, still looks new and wears like iron, does anyone know if there still in business and made in the good old USA ?

[smdl]

Not to go off topic, but I have a brooks leather jacket that I bought 40 some years ago, still looks new and wears like iron, does anyone know if there still in business and made in the good old USA ?

Looks like it:

https://www.brooksleather.com/

Cheers,
Shaun

[blu guzz]

Agreed on the Brooks.  My son now uses mine.  Tough as old cow leather for sure.

[Ncdan]

I got my Schott 620 in 1985. American made company NYC and the same family is still rolling out some of the best leathers on the planet. Their jacket like my 620 runs around 800-1000 dollars today.

[JJ]

Years ago, I bought a Langlitz Leathers, (Portland, OR), "Columbia" leather jacket.  Mostly for very cold weather... Lifetime jacket...superb quality... Doesn't get much use here in northern AZ, except in winter time.

[Ncdan]

Years ago, I bought a Langlitz Leathers, (Portland, OR), "Columbia" leather jacket.  Mostly for very cold weather... Lifetime jacket...superb quality... Doesn't get much use here in northern AZ, except in winter time.

I wasn’t going to model my Schott JJ but you have influenced me to do so. Since JJ and I have exposed ourselves everyone else feel free to pose in your favorite leather motorcycle jacket. That is if the author of this thread is ok with it being done on this thread👍

[slopokes]

Bought my Schott in ‘80–must have shrunk in the closet this past winter— as soon as I finish this bag of potato chips I am going for a walk…

[JJ]

Bought my Schott in ‘80–must have shrunk in the closet this past winter— as soon as I finish this bag of potato chips I am going for a walk…

Actually, that's NOT me...(No tattoo's on my hands....), that photo is from the Langlitz Leather website....but next time, I will drag it out and post a photo of me in it...

[JJ]

By the way, I had no idea Ncdan was such a badass looking biker dude!!  (Geeeez!!)

[Ncdan]

By the way, I had no idea Ncdan was such a badass looking biker dude!!  (Geeeez!!)

“Bad biker Dude” lol JJ, note that piece of food on my shirt in the photo, that’s a piece of food where  Wife failed to put my BIB on before lunch😩😂

[Rich A]

That is if the author of this thread is ok with it being done on this thread

Sure, let's see some pics!

Rich A

[JJ]

“Bad biker Dude” lol JJ, note that piece of food on my shirt in the photo, that’s a piece of food where  Wife failed to put my BIB on before lunch😩😂

Just for Ncdan this morning: 

"We just wanna be free....FREE to ride our machines and not be hassled by the Man!"
- - - Peter Fonda from "The Wild Ones"

[Ncdan]

Just for Ncdan this morning: 

"We just wanna be free....FREE to ride our machines and not be hassled by the Man!"
- - - Peter Fonda from "The Wild Ones"

You definitely the tough guy of the day👍
Good photo and nice old school leather!

[JJ]

You definitely the tough guy of the day👍
Good photo and nice old school leather!

  (LOL) - At age 67...I am still just grateful I can swing a leg over a motorcycle and still RIDE!!!

[Ncdan]

(LOL) - At age 67...I am still just grateful I can swing a leg over a motorcycle and still RIDE!!!

Amen to that Brother and I’m definitely with ya there and thankful to be able to still do that👍

[JJ]

Amen to that Brother and I’m definitely with ya there and thankful to be able to still do that👍

Sadly...the clock is ticking rapidly for all of us...and The Ol' Grim Reaper waits for no one...  

"Riding Is Living..."   Three of my local, neighborhood Geezers and me are RIDING to Laughlin, NV April 23-24.  Will post some photos...

[Ncdan]

Sadly...the clock is ticking rapidly for all of us...and The Ol' Grim Reaper waits for no one...  

"Riding Is Living..."   Three of my local, neighborhood Geezers and me are RIDING to Laughlin, NV April 23-24.  Will post some photos...

Great, we’ll be looking foreword 👍

[Motormike]

I'm still trying to figure out how some of you guys keep the weight off long enough to wear the same jacket for 30+ years!! 

[Ncdan]

I'm still trying to figure out how some of you guys keep the weight off long enough to wear the same jacket for 30+ years!! 

That’s easy Mike, just marry a woman from southern jersey who can’t cook southern food🤔😩😂👍

[JJ]

I'm still trying to figure out how some of you guys keep the weight off long enough to wear the same jacket for 30+ years!! 

I admit, my still fits...but it is "a little tight" around the mid-section!!
  This recent bumper sticker sums it all up...

Eat Healthy...Stay Fit...Die Anyway!!

[Motorad64]

My circa 2001 Vanson is still one of my favorites. Took a bit to break in but has another 20 yrs left in it

[JJ]

My circa 2001 Vanson is still one of my favorites. Took a bit to break in but has another 20 yrs left in it

That's a fine looking airhead there...and a classic Vanson jacket to match!!

[johnwesley]

Schott’s jacket and my biker wife. It was cold that day but we needed a ride. I have a goose down jacket under the Jacket.