Triumphrat

Gene-O · 07-05-2005

Does any one have one of these? How do you like it? It was hard to see what it actually looks like from the picture in the catalogue. I went ahead and ordered it so I'll tell you what I think when it gets in.
Thanks
Gene-O

Philip · 07-05-2005

I bought one last Saturday at my local dealer, and I really like it (coming off a Vanson mesh). The Knox armor is excellent, and the jacket seems to flow a lot of air.

The only thing I dislike is the collar, the ends of which slap against the helmet if they're not snapped together. Points there to Vanson's collarless jacket.

On the other hand, the Vanson sports neither a leather TRIUMPH logo across the back nor a British flag on the sleeve, like the Rochester.

Hope you like yours.

Philip

77T140V · 07-05-2005

I bought mine at the link below for $127.50 + $12.00 for UPS shipping. It arrived in four days. I wear a 44-46, bought a size 48 for a good fit. Comes with shoulder, elbow, and back armor. BTW, outside of being a customer, I'm not affiliated in anyway.

Triumph Jacket

Regards

meatwagon · 07-05-2005

Thanks guys I was leaning toward the Raptor jacket,interested in the Rochester but couldnt see it well on the net.but the link with the nice price sealed the deal.Now Your Talkin!

bosoxrider · 07-05-2005

FWIW, the Rochester doesn't quite work for me because of the back logo. (Not to start a battle or anything) I'm leaning toward the Raptor, Hoxton and Drayton in that order. I wish the pictures offered were better. :wink:

Dukester · 07-05-2005

I have to say, I have the Raptor and I'm very happy with it. Good fit and easy to layer underneath. Nice and cool when it's hot as well.

Dukester

Gene-O · 07-06-2005

Phillip,
What is that ripple looking area toward the bottom of the jacket on the back?

Supersport 400,
I'm with you on the logo, but I'll take it over the elastic waist on the raptor. I tried one on at the dealer and thought it was perfect except for that waistband. I think the Rochester will suit me better.

Does anyone wear the mesh pants. I don't want to go crazy with gear, but I also want to keep my knees if I go over some day. Jeans are so hot in the South Florida sun.
-=Gene

Gene-O · 07-06-2005

P.S.
Love the boobs.

Gene-O · 07-06-2005

Quote:

On 2005-07-06 08:29, Gene-O wrote:
Phillip,
What is that ripple looking area toward the bottom of the jacket on the back?

Supersport 400,
I'm with you on the logo, but I'll take it over the elastic waist on the raptor. I tried one on at the dealer and thought it was perfect except for that waistband. I think the Rochester will suit me better.

Does anyone wear the mesh pants. I don't want to go crazy with gear, but I also want to keep my knees if I go over some day. Jeans are so hot in the South Florida sun.
-=Gene

Rooky mistake - I just figured out the rankings - Bosoxrider -

StreetWalkerD · 07-06-2005

I wear the Raptor and have no complaints about the waistband at all. The mesh is open enough that even in 90+ days in Virginia, I have no heat issues at speeds above 30. Sitting at a stop light is another matter.

The only place that really gets warm is where the back armour is, but I assume that is going to happen with any well protected jacket.

As for mesh pants, never worn em. I've got Draggin' Jeans, but in the summer they are brutal. Kevlar butt pad makes for swetty tush after a good ride.