Looking for summer riding jacket

fireman57 · 05-25-2005

Anyone have any thoughts on either of these jackets? Or suggestions on other jackets? I'd like something lightweight but with some protection, and something that will look good with my Vulcan

Jacket 1

Jacket 2

The Vol-can · 05-25-2005

Here's my jacket:

fireman57 · 05-25-2005

Looks good. Hows it feel?

makenzie71 · 05-25-2005

How can you feel safe in a jacket that's not made with the intention of protecting you if you go down?

I urged all people to wear genuine, heavy leather ALL the time. If you think it's too hot, unzip your cuffss and the pull down the front zipper a bit and it'll vent nicely.

Ken · 05-26-2005

fireman, I have a Joe Rocket Ballistic in red, black, and white that looked really sharp on my red Vulcan. Highly visible, decent protection (armor in lower back, shoulders, and elbows) and fairly inexpensive - found a mint condition used one on eBay for $75. Just a thought...

neebelung · 05-26-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by makenzie71

How can you feel safe in a jacket that's not made with the intention of protecting you if you go down?

I urged all people to wear genuine, heavy leather ALL the time. If you think it's too hot, unzip your cuffss and the pull down the front zipper a bit and it'll vent nicely.

Armoured mesh and textile jackets ARE engineered to protect you if you go down. Advising someone to unzip/loosen up their leather (which alters the way it fits) is counter-productive to advising them to wear leather in the first place. If your sleeves are unzipped and you go sliding against the pavement, your sleeve will pull up and you'll end up with arguably more roadrash than if you went down in a mesh or textile jacket.

Yes, it would be nice if everyone could wear leather allllll the time. But let's face it - they won't. If all they have is leather, and they want to go riding on a hot summer day, they're not going to SKIP riding - they're going to end up skipping the jacket. Whereas if they have options as to what they can wear (leather for cool weather, mesh for warm), then they'l probably opt to wear their mesh.

Much like the helmet debate, I'd much rather argue with someone about what brand of helmet they wear, so long as they WEAR one. With this, I'd much rather someone go out wearing SOME sort of armoured jacket than no jacket at all.

Just my $0.02.

**2WheelFun** · 05-26-2005

Some good points made Nee!

BamaBob · 05-26-2005

Have to agree with Nee. Good points!

*ispeed77* · 06-03-2005

a little late to this one, but thanks to Nee for making those points ! i do love leather, but i am actually going to change back to textile for all of my riding gear. i see no downside to going to textile and i feel that it will protect me just as good as leather, if not a little bit better for impacts due to the armor. and that's my $0.02

chico222 · 06-03-2005

i have the icon merc jacket, very cool. (attractiveness and temperature wise)

blk90s13 · 06-03-2005

great thread but i must add another question

where do u buy riding gear ? wuts a good place / site / magazine to order from ? also wut about pants wut kind of pants do u all use and which offer best protection ?

neebelung · 06-03-2005

Hey there... I've found gear at a variety of places... I DO like giving my business to local shops, but sometimes they just can't beat some of the deals you can find online. A couple of my faves are:

http://www.tricktape.com

http://www.cyclegear.com

As for pants, I think there's another thread in this section on the Armoured/reinforced jeans/pants (Icon, Draggin, Joe Rocket, etc....). Also, Icon makes armour you can strap on under 'regular' clothes (or as extra protection under Kevlar/reinforced pants) - they make a set of leg protectors, and also a chest/back protector. My boyfriend has the leg protectors, and loooooves them.

*jukief* · 06-03-2005

Fireman, I have the first jacket. I got it on sale, too. Woo hoo! It's really well made. My husband liked mine so much he went and bought himself one, too. The jacket provides a lot of protection--has good armour in the shoulders, elbows and back, plus extra heavy leather padding in all those places--but the mesh makes it really cool compared with my other jacket. Because we ride in the mountains so often, where it can a lot cooler than down here where we live, I carry a polar fleece jacket in my bags to put on under it in case it gets cool.

billc5 · 06-03-2005

Fireman,
I've got a Firstgear Kilimanjaro Air. It's part mesh and cmoes witha removeable waterpoof liner, which is actually a pretty good weight for the elevaltions and temperature changes here. I"ve also got a full mesh Triumph, and have used a Northface fleece windbreaker for the colder temps. The Kilimnajaro has better storage than the Triumph.

*jukief* · 06-03-2005

Oh, I forgot. The Fieldsheer comes with a waterproof coat that goes over the jacket. It's in a little pouch on the bottom of the back. Really convenient.

fireman57 · 06-03-2005

Thanks to everyone for the information. Now I have lots of options!

ED OETZEL · 06-06-2005

I have the feildsheer mag 1 jacket there on sale now at brockton cycle for 69.95 great price.As for protection one of my friends went down going 35mph and his mesh jacket did you job....ED

fireman57 · 06-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ED OETZEL

I have the feildsheer mag 1 jacket there on sale now at brockton cycle for 69.95 great price.As for protection one of my friends went down going 35mph and his mesh jacket did you job....ED

I just looked at Brockton Cycle, and they do have some good prices. I may buy from there. Thanks.

blk90s13 · 06-09-2005

what do u all think about these two jackets ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

Ken · 06-09-2005

I think a black summer riding jacket is an oxymoron

05-25-2005	#1 (permalink)
fireman57 Earnest T. Bass wannabee Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Almost Heaven, West Virginia ('Pit of Northern Panhandle Posts: 331	Looking for summer riding jacket Anyone have any thoughts on either of these jackets? Or suggestions on other jackets? I'd like something lightweight but with some protection, and something that will look good with my Vulcan Jacket 1 Jacket 2 __________________ 2007 Vulcan Nomad Last edited by fireman57 : 05-25-2005 at 09:50 PM.

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The Vol-can It's purple, ma'am Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,970	Here's my jacket: __________________ 1999 Concours "Purple Pavement Pounder" 2005 Vulcan Classic Sold but not forgotten Last edited by The Vol-can : 04-26-2006 at 02:11 AM.

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fireman57 Earnest T. Bass wannabee Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Almost Heaven, West Virginia ('Pit of Northern Panhandle Posts: 331	Looks good. Hows it feel? __________________ 2007 Vulcan Nomad

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Ken Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,545	fireman, I have a Joe Rocket Ballistic in red, black, and white that looked really sharp on my red Vulcan. Highly visible, decent protection (armor in lower back, shoulders, and elbows) and fairly inexpensive - found a mint condition used one on eBay for $75. Just a thought... __________________ Ken Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	Some good points made Nee! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

05-25-2005	#4 (permalink)
makenzie71 Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 257	How can you feel safe in a jacket that's not made with the intention of protecting you if you go down? I urged all people to wear genuine, heavy leather ALL the time. If you think it's too hot, unzip your cuffss and the pull down the front zipper a bit and it'll vent nicely.

05-26-2005	#8 (permalink)
BamaBob 2008 HD Ultra Classic Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Meridianville, Alabama Posts: 6,779	Have to agree with Nee. Good points! __________________ BamaBob *BTK Womens Azz Size Study Rep, U.S. Dept. of Posterior*

06-03-2005	#9 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	a little late to this one, but thanks to Nee for making those points ! i do love leather, but i am actually going to change back to textile for all of my riding gear. i see no downside to going to textile and i feel that it will protect me just as good as leather, if not a little bit better for impacts due to the armor. and that's my $0.02 __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

06-03-2005	#10 (permalink)
chico222 Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 252	i have the icon merc jacket, very cool. (attractiveness and temperature wise) __________________ 05 ZX-6R

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blk90s13 Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 75	great thread but i must add another question where do u buy riding gear ? wuts a good place / site / magazine to order from ? also wut about pants wut kind of pants do u all use and which offer best protection ? __________________ 89 vulcan 750 SOLD http://www.importfanatix.com/assets/...JDM_Banner.jpg

06-03-2005	#12 (permalink)
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,149	Hey there... I've found gear at a variety of places... I DO like giving my business to local shops, but sometimes they just can't beat some of the deals you can find online. A couple of my faves are: http://www.tricktape.com http://www.cyclegear.com As for pants, I think there's another thread in this section on the Armoured/reinforced jeans/pants (Icon, Draggin, Joe Rocket, etc....). Also, Icon makes armour you can strap on under 'regular' clothes (or as extra protection under Kevlar/reinforced pants) - they make a set of leg protectors, and also a chest/back protector. My boyfriend has the leg protectors, and loooooves them. __________________ RIP Charley "Tuna" Sweezer... We miss you... :(

06-03-2005	#13 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,468	Fireman, I have the first jacket. I got it on sale, too. Woo hoo! It's really well made. My husband liked mine so much he went and bought himself one, too. The jacket provides a lot of protection--has good armour in the shoulders, elbows and back, plus extra heavy leather padding in all those places--but the mesh makes it really cool compared with my other jacket. Because we ride in the mountains so often, where it can a lot cooler than down here where we live, I carry a polar fleece jacket in my bags to put on under it in case it gets cool. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

06-03-2005	#14 (permalink)
billc5 Extreme Forum Supporter Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 590	Fireman, I've got a Firstgear Kilimanjaro Air. It's part mesh and cmoes witha removeable waterpoof liner, which is actually a pretty good weight for the elevaltions and temperature changes here. I"ve also got a full mesh Triumph, and have used a Northface fleece windbreaker for the colder temps. The Kilimnajaro has better storage than the Triumph. __________________ Hers 2006 HD Deluxe (Nostalgia) Mine 2003 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak-Traded

06-03-2005	#15 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,468	Oh, I forgot. The Fieldsheer comes with a waterproof coat that goes over the jacket. It's in a little pouch on the bottom of the back. Really convenient. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

06-03-2005	#16 (permalink)
fireman57 Earnest T. Bass wannabee Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Almost Heaven, West Virginia ('Pit of Northern Panhandle Posts: 331	Thanks to everyone for the information. Now I have lots of options! __________________ 2007 Vulcan Nomad

06-06-2005	#17 (permalink)
ED OETZEL Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ellenville ny Posts: 19	I have the feildsheer mag 1 jacket there on sale now at brockton cycle for 69.95 great price.As for protection one of my friends went down going 35mph and his mesh jacket did you job....ED

06-09-2005	#19 (permalink)
blk90s13 Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 75	what do u all think about these two jackets ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT __________________ 89 vulcan 750 SOLD http://www.importfanatix.com/assets/...JDM_Banner.jpg

06-09-2005	#20 (permalink)
Ken Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,545	I think a black summer riding jacket is an oxymoron __________________ Ken Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

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