EmptySea
Lives On Two Wheels
Chicagoland, USA
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Jackets
What jacket do you recommend? (Brand and Style)
What do you like about it? Any drawbacks? Approximate cost?
Post a link and/or a photo if you can.
I'll start: I currently have an Olympia Switchback. Comfortable textile jacket with a waterproof, breathable liner that has worked great for me. It has a rip at the bottom that needs mending, but otherwise it's held up well for three seasons. I think the styling is ok, but a little boring and the inside pocket is too small. I purchased Revit rain gear that works great, so I'm thinking about a new jacket that doesn't have to be waterproof. Maybe leather, but I'm worried about it getting too hot in summer. I'll just have to keep looking. Maybe there will be some ideas posted here.
Here's a link for my jacket. Revzilla Olympia Switchback
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"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan
2013 CB1100 non-abs
2013 CB1100 abs
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redbirds
Been There
Patterson, GA, USA
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RE: Jackets
I wear a BMG Mercury jacket in temps up to 75F and a BMG Zodiac when the weather gets warmer.
http://britishmotorcyclegear.com/mercury-jacket.asp
1 Cor 13:4-7 (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
(This post was last modified: 03-04-2014 06:17 AM by redbirds.)
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03-04-2014 06:13 AM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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RE: Jackets
As you can see, I have a variety of jackets I wear depending on a lot of factors... type of ride, length of ride, temperature, even which bike I am riding.There are 3 Tourmaster Textile Jackets (blue and black) in my closet. One 3/4 length (used mainly on long tours), one waist length and one summer vented (must be over 85 degrees for me to wear this). The silver jacket hanging in my closet is a Cortech Textile. It is my winter jacket. It is thick and heavy with a quilted liner, but it is warm. Then there is a bug splattered solid leather jacket from X-element which I wear on naked bikes from 65 to 85 degrees), then a perforated retro style leather with stripes from Teknic for wearing on naked bikes when it's over 85 degrees. I also have an electric jacket liner from First Gear/Safe-n-warm, if it gets below 40. I buy my jackets when they are on sale at Motorcyclegear.com in order to be able to afford so many. I believe my most expensive jacket was $99. Most were in the $59 to $79 range.
Cortech Textile winter
X-Element leather
Tourmaster Textile 3/4
Tourmaster Textile waist length
Tourmaster perforated
Teknic leather perforated
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2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
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(This post was last modified: 03-04-2014 07:17 AM by The ferret.)
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03-04-2014 07:01 AM |
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redbirds
Been There
Patterson, GA, USA
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RE: Jackets
Wow Ferret, you are the "Imelda Marcos" of motorcycle jackets.
1 Cor 13:4-7 (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
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03-04-2014 08:16 AM |
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wildezt
Running Like a Top
United States
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RE: Jackets
Mr.Ferret is Jacket of all trades !
let's roll...
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03-04-2014 02:17 PM |
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HikerToo
Road Warrior
Delaware
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03-04-2014 04:36 PM |
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Tyke57nz
1st Service Completed
NZ
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Joined: Dec 2013
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RE: Jackets
Alpinestars Jaws and Rev-it Tornado, depending on weather, both really comfortable both on and off the machine. Not sure if I would go for a Leather/Fabric jacket again as I think a full leather would suit me better; but thats way in the future as this one has to wear out first.
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03-04-2014 05:07 PM |
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EmptySea
Lives On Two Wheels
Chicagoland, USA
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RE: Jackets
I like Dianese, too. Unfortunately, they do not have any jackets or pants that fit a 6'1" 240lb person. Really well made and stylish gear, though.
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"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan
2013 CB1100 non-abs
2013 CB1100 abs
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03-04-2014 06:05 PM |
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vfrpaul98
1st Service Completed
cumming ga
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RE: Jackets
(03-04-2014 06:13 AM)redbirds Wrote: I wear a BMG Mercury jacket in temps up to 75F and a BMG Zodiac when the weather gets warmer.
http://britishmotorcyclegear.com/mercury-jacket.asp
Redbirds,thanks for posting the link, I've been wanting to replace my 1998 model, she's well used, but still one of the best allround jackets for me. i'll retire it to cold weather dualsport only. ordered a new Mercury today.
vfrpaul
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03-04-2014 08:17 PM |
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pechorin75
1st Service Completed
Maryland
Posts: 203
Joined: Feb 2014
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RE: Jackets
Personally, I'm a big fan of the BMW "Comfortshell" jacket. I think it's been discontinued, but you can still occasionally find them on closeout, or used on eBay. It lists for $750, but I think I paid $500 for mine...and then grabbed a second one on closeout for $300, after realizing how much I liked the jacket.
I find that it's pretty amazing in being able to handle a wide range of temps (the whole "climate change" fabric thing really seems to work). I've ridden my ZRX at 40 degrees with only a t-shirt underneath and been acceptably warm...and with a fleece jacket underneath, I've been comfortable at temps below 25 degrees (and 70mph) for well over an hour. Granted, that's on a bike with some wind protection...but still, I think it's impressive from a jacket that I've also worn in reasonable comfort in 100 degree heat.
It's also totally waterproof without needing a separate liner (I've ridden in pretty heavy rain for probably an hour without any leaks), and it has some pretty serious armor. And it seems durable. I've worn it for about 12,000 miles now, and it's still pretty much like new (well, maybe a little smellier than new). I wish it had more reflective material, but that's about it for complaints.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbo...and_pants/
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03-05-2014 11:01 AM |
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