emptysea
Road warrior
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Lol. It's universal, it seems.
Jackets
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Road warrior
This is a great forum! Thanks for the info and pictures on jackets!
I never thought about dedicating a closet to all motorcycle gear, but with all the kids gone now, Ferret has given me an idea! Thanks!
I never thought about dedicating a closet to all motorcycle gear, but with all the kids gone now, Ferret has given me an idea! Thanks!
Redman_imp
First service completed
Here is a picture of the Barbour International Wax jacket, which was a must have in the Sixties and for me even today.
The shown one is the olive Jacket, there are also black ones and brown ones, I own them all. Even a green one, but mine is made by TT-Leathers, they used to produce fine motorcycle gear on the Isle of Man and I don´t know if they still exist.
The shown one is the olive Jacket, there are also black ones and brown ones, I own them all. Even a green one, but mine is made by TT-Leathers, they used to produce fine motorcycle gear on the Isle of Man and I don´t know if they still exist.
stray750_imp
First service completed
I just picked up a Joe Rocket Speedway leather jacket, they are "last year's model" and are on sale for $180.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/stree...ets_and_pants/joe_rocket/speedway_jacket.html
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/stree...ets_and_pants/joe_rocket/speedway_jacket.html
emptysea
Road warrior
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Really like this jacket and that's a great price. Too bad I'm obsessed with armored jackets; much like I'm obsessed with malleolus protection with my boots. Still, almost pulled the trigger on this jacket because it looks great.stray750_imp said:
ingobohn_imp
Been there
The jacket looks great!Redman_imp said:
(Is it equipped with protectors?)
Redman_imp
First service completed
The jacket looks great!ingobohn_imp said:The jacket looks great!Redman_imp said:
(Is it equipped with protectors?)
(Is it equipped with protectors?) The Halvarsson jacket comes with shoulder and elbow protectors nd has a pocket for an additional back protector, which is an accessory.
ingobohn_imp
Been there
thanks
gossman_imp
Been there
I like the Katmandu from 1st Gear, good wet and cool weather touring jacket. Had to order one size karger for a good fit. Warm weather I really like my Joe Rocket Phoenix, it's a mesh and is actually sized to American riders. 6"4' and 325lb and the 3XLT fits like a dream. I often wear a leather vest over the mesh when the weather allows. An old leather jacket rounds out the group. Revzilla has always been good to me and they have a fantastic return policy.
emptysea
Road warrior
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Here's another jacket option for you all. I tried this on at the IMS yesterday. Quality appears very high and it comes with Knox armor at the elbows and shoulders. At $400 plus shipping, it's at the high end of my price range, but it looks and feels great.
Anyone know anything more about the BMG Montana from personal experience?
http://britishmotorcyclegear.com/jackets/montana-jacket.html
Here's a picture of me trying it on. Note..never trust your spouse to not take the picture when you're stiking a goofy pose.
Anyone know anything more about the BMG Montana from personal experience?
http://britishmotorcyclegear.com/jackets/montana-jacket.html
Here's a picture of me trying it on. Note..never trust your spouse to not take the picture when you're stiking a goofy pose.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Looks good, but sleeves look short on you. Did you sit on a bike with it on?
Did you have to tell Cheryl which was the shutter button? J/k sweet girl!
Did you have to tell Cheryl which was the shutter button? J/k sweet girl!
emptysea
Road warrior
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I didn't have time to test it on a bike, but I think the sleeves were a little pushed up because the insulated liner was grabbing on the sleeves of my sweater.
She knows exactly how to use the shutter button. I just need to learn not to act silly in front of it when she is behind it. She seems to enjoy catching me acting stupid. However, I don't think I will mention your comment to herwon't lest you get a similar response to what the Klim guy got when he turned to her and asked "So, do you ride on the back of his bike?" LOL. You can probably imagine her reaction.
She knows exactly how to use the shutter button. I just need to learn not to act silly in front of it when she is behind it. She seems to enjoy catching me acting stupid. However, I don't think I will mention your comment to herwon't lest you get a similar response to what the Klim guy got when he turned to her and asked "So, do you ride on the back of his bike?" LOL. You can probably imagine her reaction.
the Ferret
Road warrior
LOl hey I said j/k (just kidding) sweet girl but yea I'll bet he got an earful
emptysea
Road warrior
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She would know that you were kidding and she thinks you're sweet, too.
NightRider_imp
Been there
I like the jacket you link to, I don't think it is boring and looks like a great price.
I went with the dark FirstGear Killamanjaro jacket and a matching different brand riding pants which happened to match but I noticed several different brands matched including my high top waterproof touring boots from FLY and riding Scorpion EXO pants (not overalls). Both pants and jacket are armored and have vents and zip out liners. They also came with black Brand stickers that might look good on my 14 CB1100 Black Beauty, might.
Thanks for a great thread. - Art
I went with the dark FirstGear Killamanjaro jacket and a matching different brand riding pants which happened to match but I noticed several different brands matched including my high top waterproof touring boots from FLY and riding Scorpion EXO pants (not overalls). Both pants and jacket are armored and have vents and zip out liners. They also came with black Brand stickers that might look good on my 14 CB1100 Black Beauty, might.
Thanks for a great thread. - Art
gossman_imp
Been there
NightRider_imp said:I like the jacket you link to, I don't think it is boring and looks like a great price.
I went with the dark FirstGear Killamanjaro jacket and a matching different brand riding pants which happened to match but I noticed several different brands matched including my high top waterproof touring boots from FLY and riding Scorpion EXO pants (not overalls). Both pants and jacket are armored and have vents and zip out liners. They also came with black Brand stickers that might look good on my 14 CB1100 Black Beauty, might.
Thanks for a great thread. - Art
I bought one in hi vis in 2012, good jacket
emptysea
Road warrior
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Total impulse buy...
We set out to purchase riding pants and a jacket for my wife. She ultimately opted for and ordered Cortech gear and I'll have photos when we pick them up, but while she was rifling through catalogs, I saw this Joe Rocket "Honda Racing" textile jacket.
I liked the looks and, more important than that, my wife liked the looks, so I took it home. It fits great, but it may be a bit under-vented for hot days. I'll report on it after I test ride it a few times. Two jackets, one pair of pants, and a UClear communication set. Des Plaines Honda was happy to see us today, I suspect.
We set out to purchase riding pants and a jacket for my wife. She ultimately opted for and ordered Cortech gear and I'll have photos when we pick them up, but while she was rifling through catalogs, I saw this Joe Rocket "Honda Racing" textile jacket.
I liked the looks and, more important than that, my wife liked the looks, so I took it home. It fits great, but it may be a bit under-vented for hot days. I'll report on it after I test ride it a few times. Two jackets, one pair of pants, and a UClear communication set. Des Plaines Honda was happy to see us today, I suspect.
ES, I look forward to seeing photos of you wearing it on the CB-1100.
emptysea
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Weather's been crappy, but I'll get out soon.
