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    Vanson Leathers

    Went to Vanson today. Kim spent alot to time answering my questions and measuring me up in alot of areas. Great customer service. Now I am waiting for the price quote.

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    Be prepared...but the stuff is well worth it. And bombproof.

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    I got mine there

    Overall happy but NO POCKETS I git a race suit in black so as not to attract attention but there are zero pockets WTF

    Also they promised 8 weeks but took 18 even with almost daily calls and actually I don't think I would have got it then except I lied and said I had to start my racing season

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    Quote Originally Posted by Stromper View Post
    I got mine there

    Overall happy but NO POCKETS I git a race suit in black so as not to attract attention but there are zero pockets WTF

    Also they promised 8 weeks but took 18 even with almost daily calls and actually I don't think I would have got it then except I lied and said I had to start my racing season
    it's a RACING suit and you want pockets? racing suits don't have pockets, street suits do.

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    Getting Technical Sport Rider Pants and Mak 2 lightning reflective both with GP armor, non perf because I ride in cold weather as well. Venting zipper on arm and back. Thinking about white upper on jacket to help reflect some heat in the summer as well as trying to stand out to cage drivers not paying attention.

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    Yes It was a mistake on my part I wanted him to understand

    I am not saying Vanson did anything wrong just they could have mentioned it to me which they did not.

    I have to carry my small tank bag as a purse (euro bag :ghey)

    I have perf with fabric crotch etc. I fear the heat more than the cold

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    Quote Originally Posted by Stromper View Post
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    Also they promised 8 weeks but took 18 even with almost daily calls and actually I don't think I would have got it then except I lied and said I had to start my racing season
    This is scaring me as a buddy cancelled an order after a several months overrun back when we had an economy. But perhaps now they're not so busy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chippertheripper View Post
    Be prepared...but the stuff is well worth it. And bombproof.
    I think thats an understatement. I did this to a motorcycle and was on track 1.5 hours later to race. On a different bike of course.





    Quote Originally Posted by Stromper View Post
    I got mine there

    Overall happy but NO POCKETS I git a race suit in black so as not to attract attention but there are zero pockets WTF

    Also they promised 8 weeks but took 18 even with almost daily calls and actually I don't think I would have got it then except I lied and said I had to start my racing season

    They are not fast. Id order asap. I had to keep calling and I got it at the track about 30min before first practice. Luckily it was a custom suit and it fit perfect.

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    Quote Originally Posted by CBR929RE View Post
    it's a RACING suit and you want pockets? racing suits don't have pockets, street suits do.
    For your copy of "A Twist Of The Wrist".

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    Quote Originally Posted by Rambunctous View Post
    For your copy of "A Twist Of The Wrist".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garandman View Post
    This is scaring me as a buddy cancelled an order after a several months overrun back when we had an economy. But perhaps now they're not so busy.
    I was told I would get an E-mail about the cost in a week and it would take them four to five months to finish them.

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    Boston MOTO is a vanson dealer. You can come through us for your order if you want to help a forum sponsor. We can give you a little discount on pricing also. Vanson don't make leathers quickly. They do make them very very well though.





    A quote from the owner of a rival suit manufacturer.

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    "when you're racing, you want to be in my suits for easy of movement, comfort etc, but when you're flying through the air, you will wish you were In a Vanson"

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    I recieved a phone call at 630pm on 12/4/10. One hour after Vanson closed. The phone call was from Kim she just wanted to finish up some loose end at work. She and Vanson have my respect. I have placed my order for my new leathers.

    Eric

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    Congradulations

    did you tell her you raced

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    Quote Originally Posted by Degsy View Post
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    Boston MOTO is a vanson dealer. You can come through us for your order if you want to help a forum sponsor. We can give you a little discount on pricing also. Vanson don't make leathers quickly. They do make them very very well though.

    A quote from the owner of a rival suit manufacturer.

    "when you're racing, you want to be in my suits for easy of movement, comfort etc, but when you're flying through the air, you will wish you were In a Vanson"
    +1 I recently had mine custom made.

    They are not fast and the communication is often poor.

    However, they make the best suits around. The quality is top notch... it's an investment.

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    I had mine done years ago. Well worth the wait. It's winter now so you have nothing but time.

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    I told Kim that I do track days and ride the street. I do have a another suit just not a Vanson and I could use that till I get mine done. I think they will have them done by next riding season tho.

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    I'm also placing a Vanson order this winter. I had purchased 2 different sizes in A* suits and one was too small, one was too big. Instead of getting them altered or wearing an ill-fitting suit, I decided to get a custom fitted one.

    I got measured at a shop near work and am just waiting to hear back form them that all is good with the measurements they took. I still need to figure out how i want it to be designed, though I dont need anything fancy

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    You should of driven there

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    Quote Originally Posted by Stromper View Post
    You should of driven there
    Im not in any rush and with the travelling and generallyhow busy I am this time of year its just not in the cards to spend 2hrs driving there. and then 2hrs back

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    Yeah, but fall river is so beautiful....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chippertheripper View Post
    Yeah, but fall river is so beautiful....
    I prefer lynn

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    Re: Vanson Leathers

    My wife and I drove to Vanson it took us 2 hours from Western Ma to get there. I figured if I am going to but a Vanson suit I am going to go there to get sized up. I am not disapointed on taking 6 hours of my time on a saturday to buy a suit that is made for me and will protect me if I have a crash.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EJLemo View Post
    My wife and I drove to Vanson it took us 2 hours from Western Ma to get there. I figured if I am going to but a Vanson suit I am going to go there to get sized up. I am not disapointed on taking 6 hours of my time on a saturday to buy a suit that is made for me and will protect me if I have a crash.

    Eric
    I went with a company on the other side of the country for my suit but I agree with you. if you're gonna spend that kind of money and have chosen Vanson and you're within a few hours, its probably worth it to go down there.

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    I was measured and numbers sent to Vanson. I had no problems.

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