jacket

robbo1847 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-24-2005

whats a good jacket for riding in hot weather , i want something that looks good , offers protection , and kinda keeps you from melting.

legionaire · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2005

I wear a Firstgear speed jacket which is a $300 plus jacket on close out at the provided link I got mine for $144.00 to the door! There is a guy in town hear who claims he got his for $77.00 to the door on ebay. It is a great jacket with breatheing slots and a detachable liner for cold er weather. Any more questions about it just ask.

http://billynorman.com/closeout74.htm

Hinckley · #3 (**permalink**) 05-25-2005

I have a BMW Savanna II jacket that I wear nearly all season. It is very well vented and has a Gortex liner for the colder rides.

I also have the Triumph Retro Jacket in Textil. It vents surprisingly well for having so few vents. So far I have not ridden with it in very warm weather, but at near 80 degrees it worked great.

keystonejenks · #4 (**permalink**) 05-25-2005

I have the Fieldsheer Mach 4 jacket. It’s very cool in hot weather and offers great protection. It also comes with a waterproof liner/windbreaker that folds up neatly into a back pocket of the jacket. My only complaint is that the liner cannot be attached to the jacket; you simply put the jacket over top the liner. Minor complaint though.

Here is the jacket.

#5 (**permalink**) 05-25-2005

I have the Triumph Perferated Jacket. Its well built long in the sleeve and body, and most importantly cool in the summer. Its leather with some refletive piping down the sleeves and armored. I would definately recomend you check out the jaket before you buy anything.

[ This message was edited by: SunMan on 2005-05-25 16:09 ]

Schmitty · #6 (**permalink**) 05-25-2005

Try the Triumph Raptor jacket. It is a flow through mesh textile jacket with CE approved armor in the shoulders and elbows/forearms, and I think it might have a backpad. It comes in a couple different colors for about $130 dollars.

ryan · #7 (**permalink**) 05-25-2005

Firstgear Hurricane II. Long since been discontinued, I got mine in 95. Still a great jacket, looking a little more grey than black nowadays. Has pit vents and armor in the elbows and neoprene down the back. Love it.

ryan · #8 (**permalink**) 05-25-2005

Firstgear Hurricane II. Long since been discontinued, I got mine in 95. Still a great jacket, looking a little more grey than black nowadays. Has pit vents and armor in the elbows and neoprene down the back. Love it.

robbo1847 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005

just bought an icon tarmac jacket ,, lets air in good has removale sleeves and armour in the elbows shoulders and back.. good looking too

HardCharger · #10 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005

I have an Icon Titainiam Jacket that is very light and breathable. I like it alot