Summer Leather?

[A2rider]

You might look at this option.

Joe Rocket Reactor 2.0 Leather-Mesh Jacket :: MSRP: $199.99 :: Our Price: $179.99! In stock NOW!

[gdhugh]

Nice!! I might have to have one of those. It's leather and mesh and a good price.

[azwiley1]

Originally Posted by budoseek

The First Gear Mesh-Text jacket is one to add to my now very short list. It may not be perforated leather, but it's a good looking jacket. How does it fit? Is the sizing right-on or run small/large? I know with the Joe Rocket jackets, they run small, so I am stuck with an XL size. Also, noticed that it does not have CE back armor. Can that be added separately?

Thanks for the suggestion!

For me it is taking just a little getting used to the pads in the elbows and shoulders but it is not uncomfortable by any means. Weight is right about that of a dress leather jacket.

It has a removable liner that is designed to block wind and keep rain out. The first day I wore it, temp was about 70 in the AM and about 103 in the PM. Riding to work in the morning I was actually a little chilled it flows the air around you so well, it was awesome!

For sizing, fit it like a suit coat, across the shoulders/chest area. The waist is adjustable with velcor.

It does not come with the back plate, but yes, as I recall it can be added.

[barry5k]

Take a look at the Tourmaster Air Intake 2 Jacket. It has a really warm layer along with another nylon layer. After those are off, it is a great, perforated summer jacket. Great padding, great in summer!
Tour Master :: Textile Jackets :: Intake Air Series 2 Jacket

[budoseek]

Originally Posted by barry5k

Take a look at the Tourmaster Air Intake 2 Jacket. It has a really warm layer along with another nylon layer. After those are off, it is a great, perforated summer jacket. Great padding, great in summer!
Tour Master :: Textile Jackets :: Intake Air Series 2 Jacket

When I was over at our local MC accessories shop (Cajun Cycle Accessories) they had the Tourmaster Intake jackets there, but since I was not even considering another mesh jacket, I didn't consider it at the time. I think I will go back and have another look at it.

Thanks!

[gdhugh]

My wife and I both use the Intake jacket. It is cool in the summer, water proof with the first liner installed, and warm with the Thinsulate liner in also. I have, many times, worm it to work with one or more of the liners installed in the morning in 30* weather and took them out for the afternoon ride home. I wear mine even in the heat of summer 90s plus. It only took me one time misjudging a hairpin curve in the mountains laying my baby down to realise I need to wear my gear all the time. So, I wear the black intake.

[budoseek]

Well, I finally found what I have been looking for. Originally before I ever start drooling over the leather jackets, I was seriously drooling over the Cortech GX-Air, but alas they had been discontinued. However, I was out riding around during lunch today and stopped by one of our local small cycle shops. Hiding right there on their jacket rack was one last GX-Air in my size. I tried it on, it size perfect and out came the AMX card. Best part about this jacket is that is has a separate water-proof and thermal zip out liner. So now I am covered for all four seasons!

Thanks everyone for your assistance and excellent suggestions.

[gdhugh]

Well, good for you. It does look alot like tha Intake jacket we were talking about. Glad we could help.