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For about 5 years now, I have been wearing Motoport's Kevlar Air Mesh Jacket. 10 times stronger than new competition grade leather, yet breaths like a t-shirt.
[url=http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option=com_redshop&view=product&pid=15&cid=27&Itemid=15]http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option...&Itemid=15
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On road trips I use a Tourmaster mesh Jacket (Intake 3,0). Around town I wear a Cycle Gear Bilt mesh jacket as it is less heavy. Yeah its inexpensive, but it was my first non-leather jacket and I like it.
However around here I notice that a LOT of riders just wear T-shirts, flip flops or tennis shoes and no gloves. Hummm
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Just to add to the Joe Rocket recommendations, while I have loved my JR mesh for a long time now the quality of the product is definitely not their strong point. Ingenuity at the price point, definitely. I've replaced the armor in mine twice, each time it disintegrates after a season or two! Like it literally falls to pieces... If you go with a JR I would highly recommend replacing the pads with heavier duty aftermarket pads.
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(07-10-2015, 10:48 PM)DGShannon_imp Wrote: For about 5 years now, I have been wearing Motoport's Kevlar Air Mesh Jacket. 10 times stronger than new competition grade leather, yet breaths like a t-shirt.
[url=http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option=com_redshop&view=product&pid=15&cid=27&Itemid=15]http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option...&Itemid=15
>$500 for a jacket? Is it a garment or a status symbol??
Just razzin' ya (mostly). I paid big $$ for my helmet, but I go on the cheap for the other stuff
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My "every day jacket" for summer is the [url=http://shop.held.de/de/born-46-11661.html]Held Born 46 leather jacket. Bought it when it was on sale for 200 EUR. Now after some years it is already a bit worn out but with nice patina.
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RJays Octane mesh jacket. An oldie but a goodie. Around town I like it but for long or "interesting" rides I still go full leathers.
Cheers
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(07-07-2015, 11:10 PM)metalmaven_imp Wrote: Patiently awaiting my Speed and Strength "Run with the bulls" Mesh jacket. $109 on closeout at motorcyclegear.com
[url=http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/speed_and_strength/run_with_the_bulls_mesh_jacket.html]jacket link
Well I am returning the speed and strength jacket and I just got this one in the mail, in black. [url=http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/2010_rush_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html]First Gear Jacket I like it, has lots of pockets and seems to be well made. Looks better too, the other jacket was not really me and had only 2 pockets.
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RST Tundra.
Inner liner removed for the warmer months (Jan-Mar)
Regards
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(07-13-2015, 02:12 PM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: (07-10-2015, 10:48 PM)DGShannon_imp Wrote: For about 5 years now, I have been wearing Motoport's Kevlar Air Mesh Jacket. 10 times stronger than new competition grade leather, yet breaths like a t-shirt.
[url=http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option=com_redshop&view=product&pid=15&cid=27&Itemid=15]http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option...&Itemid=15
>$500 for a jacket? Is it a garment or a status symbol??
Just razzin' ya (mostly). I paid big $$ for my helmet, but I go on the cheap for the other stuff
>$500 for a jacket? Is it a garment or a status symbol??
Just razzin' ya (mostly). I paid big $$ for my helmet, but I go on the cheap for the other stuff
It was a tough bill to swallow, as I got the pants also! But, in the end, they are far better protection than leather, filled with excellent armor, and highly functional at staying cool in the extreme Houston humidity and heat.
