Big_Zx12r
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posted October 16, 2001 10:03 PM
Big Boy leathers
Can someone help me out, I seem to remember some one listing a good place for leather jackets and pants in bigger sizes.....anyone....anyone.....Buehler....Buehler??
Thanks!
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TurboBlew
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posted October 17, 2001 03:26 AM
RE: Big Boy Leathers
Try www.newenough.com Or you may want to try to find a *local* leather retailer that stocks Fieldsheer products. I have a friend that was a few PLUS sizes and got a nice jacket right off the racks for $250.
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FuckMeRunnin
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posted October 17, 2001 06:01 AM
I couldn't find any off the shelf to fit me so I had Vanson make me a set.I highly recomend Vanson leathers.If you are trying to be economical Vanson is not the place .
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big12
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posted October 17, 2001 06:06 AM
Leathers
fuckmerunnin, How much did you spend at vanson for your leathers. I'm looking into having some made myself.
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BallisticZX12R
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posted October 17, 2001 06:17 AM
My Vanson
I had a cobra custom made from Vanson, it was 750, I think they have a minor up charge for big big sizes.
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FuckMeRunnin
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posted October 17, 2001 06:28 AM
I got the best armour they make so you can get by cheaper.I also got a 2 piece suit and I drag race as well as ride on the curves so I have knee pucts and they are velcro'ed on and also have leather patches to put on where the knee pucks go on.Get out your wallet if you want the best. Over 1700
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fish_antlers
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posted October 17, 2001 06:32 AM
 Edited By: fish_antlers on 17 Oct 2001 07:33
Burnaby Kawasaki has a BIG set of Vanson Leathers (huge!)in stock... you can click on the link/ banner add for more info..
also you could try Paul at http://www.newenough.com ... they are great people with lots of info.
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ddpete3
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posted October 17, 2001 09:56 AM
vanson
I have a 2 pice vanson cobra set...off the rack, they fit. I was 6' 280 when I bought them.
Got them at Palais des mode(sp?) in LA.
Got them for 1000, including taxes, knee, elbow, hip, and the hard back armor.
Guy was like a used car salesman.
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GreenGlenn
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posted October 17, 2001 12:44 PM
I'm still waiting for my Vanson to get here, but I had to go the custom route too. 6'3" and 260 lbs. They had a discount going where you could get $200 off for custom graphics or lettering, but if you don't get any done they will take the $200 off of the final price. 1 piece Volare suit - $1500. Squidly bonus points - priceless.
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SleezyRider
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posted October 17, 2001 01:48 PM
Edited By: SleezyRider on 17 Oct 2001 17:23
I agree with everyone about the Vanson leather. It is definitely top notch. I purchased a Vanson Hurricane jacket this year which is perforated. It is extremely comfortable and cool even when the temperature is in the upper 80's.
They use 1.5mm leather which is thicker than normal and after you wear it for a shorth time, it fits like a glove.
In fact I like it so much, I am in the process of ordering a non perforated jacket for colder weather. The price of my Vanson was $550. Their site is http://www.vansonleathers.com
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Big_Zx12r
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posted October 17, 2001 03:17 PM
Thanks!
Thanks for all the great ideas guys! I heard the Vansons are great, I just didn't think the made custom fit leathers for the bigger guys! Thanks!
-Big Zx12r
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ddpete3
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posted October 17, 2001 03:52 PM
as long as you're not bigger than a cow, I think you'll be alright
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Big_Zx12r
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posted October 17, 2001 03:55 PM
See....that is actually pretty damn funny because I always joke around about my leather coat as being special to me because so many cows had to die for it! 
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posted October 17, 2001 04:12 PM
Last time I was at Burnaby Kawasaki they had a big one peice VANSON suit. Big enough to fit Fish, if your as tall as he is, but 2X as wide.
THAT'S alot of QUALITY Cow.
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FuckMeRunnin
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posted October 17, 2001 04:59 PM
as long as you're not bigger than a cow, I think you'll be alright
They had to kill 2 cows and a buffalo to make my suit!!
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BigJ12
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posted October 17, 2001 09:40 PM
Edited By: BigJ12 on 17 Oct 2001 22:42
Um....Just how big is big? do they have bigJ sizes? 6'4" 320lb size 60 jacket......won't go into the shoulders, arms & neck.....don't want to brag .jpg)
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ddpete3
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posted October 17, 2001 10:27 PM
Jesus christ. You need to stop eating pizza and pasta and start running marathons.
Watch where you swing those arms, you could hurt someone.
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BigJ12
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posted October 17, 2001 10:35 PM
Tell me about it! I also have a 82in arm span finger tip to finger tip, needless to say, it's hard to find jackets with long enough sleeves. Oh well, "It's not a big mans world"
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FuckMeRunnin
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posted October 18, 2001 01:25 AM
Your probably going to have to go the custom made route John if you want something that really fits you well.I see you got the faster color 12 also!
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GreenGlenn
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posted October 18, 2001 03:06 AM
Edited By: GreenGlenn on 18 Oct 2001 04:07
Go to the custom suits section of the Vanson web page. They have a form that shows you all of the different measurements that they will need to custom fit a suit for you. If I remember correctly it's something like 45-50 different measurements that are needed.
They are able to make ANY size, it just may cost a few more dollars to pay for the extra acre of cowhide.
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posted October 18, 2001 04:59 AM
Good post guys. Being that I'm in the "Big MF" catagory this thread is of interest to me. At 6'4" and weighing in at now OVER 275 it is hard for me to find gear that fits well. I just had a Joe Rocket leather jacket tear up on me (zipper) and want to get one of better quality. I will have to give Vanson a call when my wallet can stand the hit.
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FuckMeRunnin
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posted October 18, 2001 05:24 AM
You're in the BigUgly MF category NinjaBoy! 
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Ninjaman12R
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posted October 18, 2001 06:40 AM
Well "Fuckmeuptheassrunnin" atleast I'm not in the Big Ugly QUEER category. I'm not gay bashing you sweetheart, I know you're special. LMFAO
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ddpete3
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posted October 18, 2001 07:34 AM
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Your probably going to have to go the custom made route John if you want something that really fits you well.I see you got the faster color 12 also!
Yeah it sure is good he got the green one, cause if he just rode the red one, he wouldn't know how much power the 12 really had.
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posted October 18, 2001 08:21 AM
Damn!!!
Yall some BIG muthas!!
BigJ - I remember when you posted those pics before and I was in awe. Vanson is going to have to slaughter a whole herd to come up with something close to your size. It might be worth your while to get the steaks too!?!? Too bad they don't tan whale hide.
NinjaMan - You got Jokes!!!
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