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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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Is it OK to wear a Vanson leather jacket on a Harley FL or should I stick to the FXRG or one of the old outgrown traditional types? Jus' wonderin' cause I don't want to embarrass myself in public.

It does seem like a really good leather jacket though.
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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I actually checked out there web sight. They have a lot of nice jackets. I think there is a 90% chance you could stay 50 state legal! But unfortunately we all don't fit in everywhere!
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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Where are the "Fashion Police" when you need'em
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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Here we go again, " do these assless chaps go well with my jacket?"
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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WHOA! I just looked at their web site. You paid that much for a jacket???
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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The Vanson website just locked up from too many hits
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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That is like asking what kind of beer you want. Vanson makes a very nice product. I am less concerned about what others think about what I am wearing, than what I think about what I am wearing. You might also want to look into Schott NYC as they make a nice product made in the usa, although they are pricey. Another HDF favorite is fox creek leather.
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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If you ride a Harley, you MUST wear a Harley leather jacket. If you don't, your front tire may fall off. Then the wiggle-pin in the wobble-shaft will shear off and there you'd be in a hell-of-a-mess. It can all be avoided by buying an $800 Willie G. jacket....don't chance it man. Life is too short.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Try www.legendaryusa.com they have really cool jackets that no one would make fun of you. I have to admit Vansons are kinda gay
 
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I didn't mean to say they were gay, just really expensive. I paid less than $200 and it keeps me dry, seems pretty heavy duty and reasonably warm with a zip out liner. Had it for a couple years and seems fine. Is there something wrong with leatherup.com?
 



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