Summer Leather?

budoseek · 05-17-2008

48Rob · 05-20-2008

I can't recommend one as I'm looking too...but your choice of black seems to defeat the purpose?

Rob

budoseek · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by 48Rob

I can't recommend one as I'm looking too...but your choice of black seems to defeat the purpose?

Rob

Thanks for your reply and point taken, but unless I want to buy something in leather that makes me look like a NASCAR driver my choices in colors are somewhat limited.

Miralcos · 05-20-2008

The first one would be my choice if they had a size that would fit me. But as always is the case, they don't. Here's to hoping you find one that you like, so you will wear it.

Stonestrike · 05-20-2008

Can't help ya etiher, but was going to post a similar thread today.. The jacket I have is becoming to hot for even my morning commute.. Let alone when headed home in the Az afternoons.. Curious why your mesh isn't making ya happy? Is it just the color? Or does it have a lot of heat retention as well?

budoseek · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Miralcos

The first one would be my choice if they had a size that would fit me. But as always is the case, they don't. Here's to hoping you find one that you like, so you will wear it.

Thanks and I appreciate your input. I already wear a Joe Rocket mesh jacket and it's ugly as sin, but I still wear it. Just gotta look good too!

budoseek · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Stonestrike

Can't help ya etiher, but was going to post a similar thread today.. The jacket I have is becoming to hot for even my morning commute.. Let alone when headed home in the Az afternoons.. Curious why your mesh isn't making ya happy? Is it just the color? Or does it have a lot of heat retention as well?

I think it is ugly as sin, but it does breath pretty well, as long as you are moving anyway.

My big grip is the sleeve cuffs. It is basically just velcro and it pretty flimsy. Also, I would kinda like to have a jacket that is a little more versatile. One that is cool in the summer, but can add additional liners for when it turns cold or wet. Most of the jackets I provided links to have multiple layers and would fill that multi-season void.

Stonestrike · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by budoseek

I think it is ugly as sin, but it does breath pretty well, as long as you are moving anyway.

My big grip is the sleeve cuffs. It is basically just velcro and it pretty flimsy. Also, I would kinda like to have a jacket that is a little more versatile. One that is cool in the summer, but can add additional liners for when it turns cold or wet. Most of the jackets I provided links to have multiple layers and would fill that multi-season void.

Excellent :} will have to check those links when I get to a computer :} I'm looking for something that I can add or subtract layers to as well, so that might work for me as well.. Though I'm leaning toward safety colors. Though a black and silver wouldn't be bad :}

gdhugh · 05-22-2008

All those look good to me. It would be hard to choose. I guess it just depends on what floats your boat. As for price, I would take a look at New Enough Motorcycle Apparel sells motorcycle jackets, pants and suits, boots, gloves, helmets, etc :: New Enough, LTD They have a great return policy. If it don't fit or you don't like it, they will pay the return shipping for a full refund or exchange.
Currently, I am useing a Tour Master Intake mesh jact and find it to breath very well. The wind just blows straight through it. I know it's not leather but it dosent look like a NASCAR driver either.

budoseek · 05-22-2008

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Originally Posted by gdhugh

All those look good to me. It would be hard to choose. I guess it just depends on what floats your boat. As for price, I would take a look at New Enough Motorcycle Apparel sells motorcycle jackets, pants and suits, boots, gloves, helmets, etc :: New Enough, LTD They have a great return policy. If it don't fit or you don't like it, they will pay the return shipping for a full refund or exchange.
Currently, I am useing a Tour Master Intake mesh jact and find it to breath very well. The wind just blows straight through it. I know it's not leather but it dosent look like a NASCAR driver either.

I had forgotten about New Enough, so will go and browse their site.

I have taken a look at the Tourmaster Intake jacket at one of our local dealers, and I have to admit, it is very nice. While it is not leather, it sure has heck doesn't look or feel cheap either. I guess I should take another look at Mesh and the Intake jacket.

Thanks!!

SpectreMan1 · 05-22-2008

Scorpion makes some awesome looking and very versitile gear I am getting the Hattrick in red because I want something that is 4 season. They have many choices, I like the perferated leather Sting jacket and the burnout jackets are mesh with armor in it. Here's the website Scorpion Sports © 2004-2008
Kelly and I have been trying stuff on from them and she is getting the Dahlia jacket in white and both of us noticed there stuff runs a bit small I wear a XL in 99% of jackets (and shirts for the most part) and she usually wears a small or XS in most things but in the Scorpion gear I wear a 2XL and she wears a Medium. Hope this helps!

budoseek · 05-22-2008

The Scorpio jackets are pretty nice, but they are pretty pricey and not too thrilled with the design. They do make some nice stuff though.

Right now, I am learning toward the Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Perforated Leather Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD. It is pretty much what I am looking for, simple in design and not festooned with gobs of patches.

thetasigma1186 · 05-22-2008

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Originally Posted by SpectreMan1

Scorpion makes some awesome looking and very versitile gear I am getting the Hattrick in red because I want something that is 4 season. They have many choices, I like the perferated leather Sting jacket and the burnout jackets are mesh with armor in it. Here's the website Scorpion Sports © 2004-2008
Kelly and I have been trying stuff on from them and she is getting the Dahlia jacket in white and both of us noticed there stuff runs a bit small I wear a XL in 99% of jackets (and shirts for the most part) and she usually wears a small or XS in most things but in the Scorpion gear I wear a 2XL and she wears a Medium. Hope this helps!

Jusy got my Hat Trick delivered today...fits great! I love the look. Went with black/yellow! I have used a Scorpion helmet for 3 years, so I had to give their jackets a try. I love the flexibility of this jacket even with the armor!

gdhugh · 05-23-2008

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Originally Posted by budoseek

The Scorpio jackets are pretty nice, but they are pretty pricey and not too thrilled with the design. They do make some nice stuff though.

Right now, I am learning toward the Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Perforated Leather Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD. It is pretty much what I am looking for, simple in design and not festooned with gobs of patches.

Nice choice. It's good quality and fair price. Still, a lot of money. But, you'll get your money out of it cause it will last for years. Here's one more option. I don't know if they have perferated leather but, you can check. Their prices are outstanding and service has always been great for me.
Mens Leather Motorcycle Jackets :: Leather Motorcycle Jackets from Jafrum

Bob Brooks · 05-23-2008

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Originally Posted by budoseek

For summer I wear a mesh jacket from First Gear; about $110. It is amazing how the air flows through that thing! Silver w/ black trim.

When it's below about 85F, I wear a black leather jacket from Highway One.

Both of these, as well as my Icon boots were bought at a local Cycle Gear store. They are great about ordering stuff, exchanging for correct size without passing the shipping charge onto you, etc. Like a lot of sellers they seem tipped towards dirt bike riders and their selection of classic, but not-too-many-buckles, gear is less than I would like. What they have is good, and their service and attitude exceed my expectations.

budoseek · 05-23-2008

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Originally Posted by gdhugh

Nice choice. It's good quality and fair price. Still, a lot of money. But, you'll get your money out of it cause it will last for years. Here's one more option. I don't know if they have perferated leather but, you can check. Their prices are outstanding and service has always been great for me.
Mens Leather Motorcycle Jackets :: Leather Motorcycle Jackets from Jafrum

Wow, those are some seriously great prices! I did not see any perforated jackets, but I am definitely going to bookmark that site for future reference! Thanks!!

budoseek · 05-23-2008

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Originally Posted by Bob Brooks

For summer I wear a mesh jacket from First Gear; about $110. It is amazing how the air flows through that thing! Silver w/ black trim.

When it's below about 85F, I wear a black leather jacket from Highway One.

Both of these, as well as my Icon boots were bought at a local Cycle Gear store. They are great about ordering stuff, exchanging for correct size without passing the shipping charge onto you, etc. Like a lot of sellers they seem tipped towards dirt bike riders and their selection of classic, but not-too-many-buckles, gear is less than I would like. What they have is good, and their service and attitude exceed my expectations.

I too have been pretty impressed with the folks at Cycle Gear. Their prices aren't bad and I do like the idea of being able to try on gear before I plunk down my cash. Really not a bad place to shop and worth comparing prices at. Just wish they had a little more cruiser related stuff, but what they have is nice!

gdhugh · 05-23-2008

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Originally Posted by budoseek

Wow, those are some seriously great prices! I did not see any perforated jackets, but I am definitely going to bookmark that site for future reference! Thanks!!

your welcome. I have spent some money with them and been very satified.

azwiley1 · 05-23-2008

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Originally Posted by budoseek

I can't speak to the perf'd leathers but I can recommend the First Gear Mesh-Tex line. I live in AZ, though we don't have the humidity you likely get, we do get damn hot. So far, since I have had it, we have had two days right at or over 100 and it was wonderful riding with it, as long as you are moving. No jacket is going to be all that great when you are sitting still.

05-17-2008	#1 (permalink)
budoseek Bike Ride'n Budo Geek Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 70	Summer Leather? Hey all, I currently am wearing one of the Joe Rocket mesh jackets (the Phoenix) and while it's OK, I am seriously considering a perforated leather jacket, and since I do live in the South, it gets a little (a lot) warm down here. So, does anyone have suggestions for a leather jacket that is tolerable in Summer heat? Here are some of the ones I am considering. Cycle Gear - ALPINESTARS Stage Leather Motorcycle Jacket BLACK: Stage Leather Motorcycle Jacket, BLACK Cycle Gear - ALPINESTARS Black Label Spinner Leather Jacket BLACK: Black Label Spinner Leather Jacket, BLACK Cycle Gear - FRANK THOMAS Titanium Pro Leather Motorcycle Jacket BLACK: Titanium Pro Leather Motorcycle Jacket, BLACK Cycle Gear - FRANK THOMAS Velocita Leather Motorcycle Jacket BLACK: Velocita Leather Motorcycle Jacket, BLACK Cycle Gear - FRANK THOMAS XTi Leather Motorcycle Jacket BLACK: XTi Leather Motorcycle Jacket, BLACK Cycle Gear - ICON Merc Leather Motorcycle Jacket BLACK: Merc Leather Motorcycle Jacket, BLACK Anyway, your suggestions are much appreciated! __________________ Robert C. 2005 Vulcan 800 Classic

05-20-2008	#2 (permalink)
48Rob Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 125	I can't recommend one as I'm looking too...but your choice of black seems to defeat the purpose? Rob __________________ Rob Central Illinois 2006 Nomad Rob's World

05-20-2008	#4 (permalink)
Miralcos Behind the 8ball BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheridan, Arkansas Posts: 1,821	The first one would be my choice if they had a size that would fit me. But as always is the case, they don't. Here's to hoping you find one that you like, so you will wear it. __________________ aka: Butch Heatware Live long and prosper..... '06 V2K Standard '07 1500 Classic (sold)

05-20-2008	#5 (permalink)
Stonestrike Foil Inspector BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coolidge Posts: 124	Can't help ya etiher, but was going to post a similar thread today.. The jacket I have is becoming to hot for even my morning commute.. Let alone when headed home in the Az afternoons.. Curious why your mesh isn't making ya happy? Is it just the color? Or does it have a lot of heat retention as well? __________________ Stonestrike, Aka, Steve Coolidge Az.

05-22-2008	#9 (permalink)
gdhugh PColaFl V2K LT Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pensacola, Florida USA Posts: 2,749	All those look good to me. It would be hard to choose. I guess it just depends on what floats your boat. As for price, I would take a look at New Enough Motorcycle Apparel sells motorcycle jackets, pants and suits, boots, gloves, helmets, etc :: New Enough, LTD They have a great return policy. If it don't fit or you don't like it, they will pay the return shipping for a full refund or exchange. Currently, I am useing a Tour Master Intake mesh jact and find it to breath very well. The wind just blows straight through it. I know it's not leather but it dosent look like a NASCAR driver either. __________________ David VROC#23997 2007 V2K Classic LT VROC#23977 SCRC#164050

05-22-2008	#11 (permalink)
SpectreMan1 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield,MO (for now)lol Posts: 897	Scorpion makes some awesome looking and very versitile gear I am getting the Hattrick in red because I want something that is 4 season. They have many choices, I like the perferated leather Sting jacket and the burnout jackets are mesh with armor in it. Here's the website Scorpion Sports © 2004-2008 Kelly and I have been trying stuff on from them and she is getting the Dahlia jacket in white and both of us noticed there stuff runs a bit small I wear a XL in 99% of jackets (and shirts for the most part) and she usually wears a small or XS in most things but in the Scorpion gear I wear a 2XL and she wears a Medium. Hope this helps! __________________ *Just because you "can" doesnt always mean you should!!*

05-22-2008	#12 (permalink)
budoseek Bike Ride'n Budo Geek Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 70	The Scorpio jackets are pretty nice, but they are pretty pricey and not too thrilled with the design. They do make some nice stuff though. Right now, I am learning toward the Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Perforated Leather Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD. It is pretty much what I am looking for, simple in design and not festooned with gobs of patches. __________________ Robert C. 2005 Vulcan 800 Classic