Leather jacket
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
From:
I rode a Vanson for a couple months and sold it. Uncomfortable, ill-fitting, stiff, unfriendly in every way. Heavy leather for sure, and it looked like it could survive a shuttle re-entry. But it was not really made for humans. I ride Icon jackets now and I love them. Quality gear and normal fitment.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 659
Likes: 2
From: Lansing
Fox creek says that they run a bit small, but I ordered a size 50 ( I wear a 48 in almost all jackets carhartt etc.) I was swimming in it. I sent it back and had a 48 two days after I called them. It cost me the amount of shipping back the first jacket. The 48 was perfect and seams to me it ran true to the 48 size I have seen. I love the jacket. Nothing on it appears to come from communist RED CHINA ( otherwise known as the nether world). Buy american or don't complain when you government askes you to learn to write in chinese.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,549
Likes: 8
From: North Texas
I bought a jacket from this website. For the price, you can't beat it: http://www.rockinleather.com/_e/Leat...Jacket_019.htm.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,928
Likes: 285
From: Edmond Oklahoma
I tried on an Xpert jacket the other day and thought it was a Fox Creek. Has the same quality leather, stitching, design and zippers. These jackets are so close that I think they supply some of Fox Creek's jackets. The Xperts are about $150 dollars less. The difference is their warranty is only 10 years on hardware and stitching and you will likely not get the customer service of Fox Creek. So the question is: is the lifetime warranty and great customer service worth $150.00?
Beary
Beary
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Hi,
I was all set to buy a new Vanson riding jacket this month. ( Been saving for a long time ).
But friends are now telling me that I will be dissapointed with a Vanson because they are
made shorter than most ( I am tall from shoulders to waist ). Also alteration time at Vanson
is now 4 MONTHS !!!. Now I am hearing that a lot of people are unhappy with new Vansons
quality since the company is now operating from outside the country.
A few riders are recommending that I spend my $$$ on a HD fxrg jacket, great features and available
in " tall " sizes.
Any pros and cons on Vanson vs FXRG ??
I thought this was gonna be easy.
Thanks very much,
Jake
I was all set to buy a new Vanson riding jacket this month. ( Been saving for a long time ).
But friends are now telling me that I will be dissapointed with a Vanson because they are
made shorter than most ( I am tall from shoulders to waist ). Also alteration time at Vanson
is now 4 MONTHS !!!. Now I am hearing that a lot of people are unhappy with new Vansons
quality since the company is now operating from outside the country.
A few riders are recommending that I spend my $$$ on a HD fxrg jacket, great features and available
in " tall " sizes.
Any pros and cons on Vanson vs FXRG ??
I thought this was gonna be easy.
Thanks very much,
Jake
Go to Langlitz and have them build you a real jacket and forget about it. You, like me will get real sick of posers with their F/C, Vanson/ Chinese stuff telling you how nice it is and asking where you bought it and how they wished they had gotten the "right one".
My Langlitz turns 40 years old in a few months and I have no doubt it will be protecting someone a long time after I am gone.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,458
Likes: 0
Definitely consider Fox Creek Leather!! Just bought my second leather from them and they are nothing short of fantastic to work with. The jacket is the BEST quality you could imagine, very heavy leather, yet well made and designed with a rider in mind. USA Made!! Less expensive then HD Leathers too! I couldn't recommend them enough.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,068
Likes: 0
From: North East
I have the HD FXRG (nylon). It is expensive! Arguably the finest jacket (M/C) that I've ever owned. It is extremely well designed and ideal for the very cold riding conditions that are experienced in Canada. The damn thing is so warm that I can't imagine anyone owning one who lives in the Sourthern climes. ha ha.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 680
Likes: 3
From: Upstate New York
+1
You're part of the family when you buy Langlitz and they are built not made for you. I won't ride without Langlitz myself. Expensive-around $900 for a jacket but like most things, you get what you pay for.
You're part of the family when you buy Langlitz and they are built not made for you. I won't ride without Langlitz myself. Expensive-around $900 for a jacket but like most things, you get what you pay for.