| Author | Message | ||
     Cd89068 |
What do you all think of the Jacket? Anyone else have this exact Buell Racing jacket? Anyone else have any Buell Vanson Jacket? Please share as these amazing leathers are now extinct. I discovered that Vanson was licensed to produce Buell stuff on accident. Why didn't they sell/advertise them at the dealerships? A lot of people have requested that I separate my Vanson Buell Racing leather jacket from the sale of my 1125r. So due to popular demand here you go: For Sale: Vanson official Buell Racing leather jacket size Large (46 chest). $600obo. The story: Vanson (The best Leathers on this planet!) was licensed to sell Buell jackets through the end of 2008. This particular jacket was only available from 2007 to the end of 2008. I was searching for a nice Buell leather jacket so I bought the POS Buell Turbulent Jacket wore it for a week before the zipper zips started falling off. So I exchanged it for yet another Large Buell Turbulent jacket only to have the same thing happen again a week later. Anyway, I noticed something at that point on the tag made in china even though Buell is American Motorcycles. Getting to the point I was desperate for a Buell Jacket that wasn't going to fall apart when the dealer mentioned Vanson Leather. I jumped at the chance even though it was $250 more and put in an order for one on January 6, 2009 for $651.90 (less tax and S&H, just before the official contract expired). Recieved it April 2009 (if you know Vanson then you know they are made to order not mass produced) and now it can be yours as I am selling my bike and all my goodies. The Jacket: Vanson leathers were made for real street and track use and this jacket is no exception. It is track weight hand stitched Firenze leather that has a zipper to accept Vanson race pants and compartments for various Vanson armor. It has vents in the back and under the arms that do a great job keeping you cool in the summer (unless you aren't moving). The reason I am selling at its asking price is due to the fact that I have worn it maybe 15 times as it sat at my parents place in Michigan for all of 2009. So it doesn't look more than a day old (still smells like new leather with all the oils still in it) and Vanson leathers are the BEST (Made in USA)! Vanson makes all of Hollywood's leathers, they made the Wolverine Jacket in X-Men and you might of noticed Will Ferrell wearing a Vanson in Talladega Nights. These jackets are hand made to order (took 3+ months to get mine). I think it be pretty accurate to say that considering the price at the time and that the Buell Racing Vanson agreement expired at the end of 2008 that there were very few of these jackets made. I've never seen someone else with one. http://www.filmjackets.com/UPCLOSE/Vanson_UpClose. htm Some more details about the Jacket from the catalog (which I still have with prices): XRRA-Long Jacket The longer version of our premium sport rider jacket includes A.I.R. sleeve vents, exhaust vents, adjustable waist and 3 zip panels to attach pants. It also features platinum foil graphics. Armor is optional. Length was added to the body, the fit of the garment was relaxed, a double zipper has been added, and a softer (Firenze - Vanson exclusive) leather is used to make this garment a more comfortable fit on and off of your motorcycle.This jacket has the new Buell Racing logo on front and back. Buell item code #BU89. If you have any other questions send me a PM. Even though I am selling my Buell Vanson jacket I will never wear another brand of leathers again! Vanson quality and attention to detail are hands down the best in the world. This is a jacket you can wear to the track with some Vanson pants not a jacket with a Buell label stamped on it that was made in China. I'm sure it will go to a happy home who appreciates an American motorcycle and an American leather jacket. Didn't see an American flag on the Buell Turbulent Jacket. FYI: I am 6'3" 215lbs and it fits me really well. See Vanson sizing chart for more info as it pertains to you. http://www.vansonleathers.com/vanson_info/sizing_chart.htm Later, Chris  (Message edited by cd89068 on September 25, 2010) | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
that is a sweet ass jacket bit outta my range atm though | ||
| Cd89068 |
BTW: This jacket features Vanson's Firenze leather (introduced in 2007). Based on my little internet research Firenze leather is Italian leather that provides competition protection but with a softer touch. "The jacket is made from a competition weight Firenze leather, giving this jacket a broken-in feel. Vanson's competition weight Firenze leather is full grain-finished cowhide." Full grain leather is leather from the top of the hide, think filet Mignon. "Tanned for softness and comfort, their Firenze leather gives you competition grade cowhide with durability and weather resistance but in a softer hand. Vanson has broken this leather in for you by tumbling it in drums at their tannery to make this medium weight cowhide as soft and supple as deerskin. Garments made with Vanson's new Firenze leather give you the instant gratification of a broken-in old favorite while providing you with the quality you expect from this top-quality Amercian company." Regards, Chris (Message edited by cd89068 on September 25, 2010) (Message edited by cd89068 on September 25, 2010) |
