Love this video. I went down in 2005 on Skyline Blvd in the CA Bay Area @ 45 MPH and my Vanson competition cowhide jacket was a skin saver. Ten years gone, I moved to France and started riding again, but for all my Dainese gear, there was that iconic MKII jacket. So I bought it just before moving overseas to Europe. Glad I did, because Vanson Leathers is much more expensive in France. And for all the bikers that see my jacket and know proper gear, they are all impressed. Vanson Leathers is King!
Oh man, I know this video is old, but trashing that Suomy Ben Bostrom helmet made me cringe. I believe they are considered a collector's helmet now, I have one and actually crashed twice while wearing it. However, not once did I hit my head, which was kind of amazing considering the second crash put me in the hospital ICU for seven days and five operations, and several years of PT later I still own it. It's 15 years old now and retired. It has only one tiny chip from when it fell off my saddle. Great looking lid. I liked the point GoGo made on the elbow construction of the Vanson leathers, it makes perfect sense. Years ago I low-sided my 916 Ducati at the track and I rolled 3 or 4 times. I came out of it OK, sprained wrist, but the rolling action twisted my left arm leather and exposed my elbow to the asphalt. I sustained a bleeding abrasion despite the leather having elbow armor. I thought the jacket was tight enough, I guess the armor wasn't built like a Vanson.
The only thing I didn't like about my ventilated Vanson leather jacket were the shoulder emblems. Sorry Vanson, just a personal thing so I cut them off. Otherwise, you can't find a stronger or better constructed leather jacket from my experience wearing several other brands over the years. One more complaint, for some reason the bottom pant leg zippers on my Vanson leather pants broke, both of them. Without them working the pants would ride up and rendered the pants useless. I called Vanson to find out how much to repair them and at the time I was shocked at what their estimate was. Besides that, the pants were only a few years old and you would think the company should take part of the blame for installing either faulty or poor quality zippers and extend me a fair repair estimate. I believe they should have lasted a lot longer than several years, don't you think and Vanson should do a better job standing behind their products. Thanks for the video GoGo, but I cringed when you smacked that classic Suomy Spec 1R Bostrom helmet with a baseball bat. I have the same helmet and it's one of my favorites. I had quite a few Suomy helmets back in the late 90s to mid 2000s, but I sold most all of them after I had a serious crash in 05. I was thinking after wards perhaps it was already damaged from a previous accident? I remember watching you years ago racing the Ducati 749R, you railed on that puppy and if I recall, you took the AFM championship in the bike's class back in 04 or 05.
You aren't out a set of leathers. Send the leathers and serial number back to Vanson and they'll sew a new arm on, no problem. I'm looking at their airbag suit. I want to lose a few more pounds and I'm going to ride up to their factory for a fitting.
Love this video. I went down in 2005 on Skyline Blvd in the CA Bay Area @ 45 MPH and my Vanson competition cowhide jacket was a skin saver. Ten years gone, I moved to France and started riding again, but for all my Dainese gear, there was that iconic MKII jacket. So I bought it just before moving overseas to Europe. Glad I did, because Vanson Leathers is much more expensive in France. And for all the bikers that see my jacket and know proper gear, they are all impressed. Vanson Leathers is King!
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Oh man, I know this video is old, but trashing that Suomy Ben Bostrom helmet made me cringe. I believe they are considered a collector's helmet now, I have one and actually crashed twice while wearing it. However, not once did I hit my head, which was kind of amazing considering the second crash put me in the hospital ICU for seven days and five operations, and several years of PT later I still own it. It's 15 years old now and retired. It has only one tiny chip from when it fell off my saddle. Great looking lid. I liked the point GoGo made on the elbow construction of the Vanson leathers, it makes perfect sense. Years ago I low-sided my 916 Ducati at the track and I rolled 3 or 4 times. I came out of it OK, sprained wrist, but the rolling action twisted my left arm leather and exposed my elbow to the asphalt. I sustained a bleeding abrasion despite the leather having elbow armor. I thought the jacket was tight enough, I guess the armor wasn't built like a Vanson.
Awesome vid.
Vanson jackets are heavy yes but they are the toughest jackets in the market.
That was awesome👌 lol.
Informative video! Too bad Vanson doesn't advertise any of this outside of youtube. Another great American company on the decline.
It's not on a decline, as a matter of fact, I'm on a waiting list for a star leather custom suit because they have so many orders.....
vanson. made in usa. not some sweat shop in pakistan with questionable hidden lack of quality you can't see...hey it's your body...
Nice video. I just bought my first Vanson jacket. No more cheap gear for me. Buy it great, once!
The only thing I didn't like about my ventilated Vanson leather jacket were the shoulder emblems. Sorry Vanson, just a personal thing so I cut them off. Otherwise, you can't find a stronger or better constructed leather jacket from my experience wearing several other brands over the years. One more complaint, for some reason the bottom pant leg zippers on my Vanson leather pants broke, both of them. Without them working the pants would ride up and rendered the pants useless. I called Vanson to find out how much to repair them and at the time I was shocked at what their estimate was. Besides that, the pants were only a few years old and you would think the company should take part of the blame for installing either faulty or poor quality zippers and extend me a fair repair estimate. I believe they should have lasted a lot longer than several years, don't you think and Vanson should do a better job standing behind their products. Thanks for the video GoGo, but I cringed when you smacked that classic Suomy Spec 1R Bostrom helmet with a baseball bat. I have the same helmet and it's one of my favorites. I had quite a few Suomy helmets back in the late 90s to mid 2000s, but I sold most all of them after I had a serious crash in 05. I was thinking after wards perhaps it was already damaged from a previous accident? I remember watching you years ago racing the Ducati 749R, you railed on that puppy and if I recall, you took the AFM championship in the bike's class back in 04 or 05.
I wonder how the medium weight Firenze leather holds up? Seams as good on these jackets as the racing ones?
You aren't out a set of leathers. Send the leathers and serial number back to Vanson and they'll sew a new arm on, no problem. I'm looking at their airbag suit. I want to lose a few more pounds and I'm going to ride up to their factory for a fitting.
"Because i love you."
Same thind, fella. Same thing. Fascinating video.
By the way, you're damn hot!
Hmmm you won´t sell this suit now, will you ??
is this protection onl integrated into the race suits of the jackets also?
How can you destroy such a beautiful suit No no no talk of the pedal way to doing that
ha- hilarious
I think the high side extra graphic details along with one hurting themself in detail is very unnecessary.