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Agreed. Do your cam and lifters a favor and bring idle up to 1100.
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Vanson is top notch to be sure . I can’t comment on the gear that accepts armor from experience but I don’t think you will have a problem.
A few years back I sent my original model A to them for zipper repair - the jacket had seen half a lifetime or more of use and it showed . I actually got a personal phone call from the boss lady chiding me for not taking better care of it - that’s how much they care for what they make and sell.
I promised myself a new one when I finished my Commando build and my wife and daughters chipped in so now I have two - truly heirloom quality as I’ll never get rid of my original and with any luck I’ll last long enough to have the second one broken in like the first .
A few years back I sent my original model A to them for zipper repair - the jacket had seen half a lifetime or more of use and it showed . I actually got a personal phone call from the boss lady chiding me for not taking better care of it - that’s how much they care for what they make and sell.
I promised myself a new one when I finished my Commando build and my wife and daughters chipped in so now I have two - truly heirloom quality as I’ll never get rid of my original and with any luck I’ll last long enough to have the second one broken in like the first .
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Since my life up to this point has left me somewhat "distressed", I'm considering something similar in a leather jacket.
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Given the number of models they make, and the prices, I couldn't imagine any bike shop stocking much of their stuff. So... I just ordered one
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You won’t be sorry - have a white candle ready to rub on the zippers as they will be VERY stiff.Given the number of models they make, and the prices, I couldn't imagine any bike shop stocking much of their stuff. So... I just ordered one
Vanson is top quality stuff. Here in the UK everyone raves about Lewis Leathers, but the Vanson is leagues ahead. I have had a Model E jacket for a few years now, it needed a new zip a while back. The repairer was able to get the correct length zip from Vanson, and I lubricate the new zip with Loctite PTFE 'superlube'.
p.s. Googling 'superlube' may not come up with the Loctite product.
p.s. Googling 'superlube' may not come up with the Loctite product.
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