Jacket question

rflnomad · 08-30-2007, 08:53 PM

Hey all.
The bride and I are thinking about different jackets. And after reading about Nico and V V's ... "adventure", we might want to step up the protection a bit. It does make you think.
We have leather jackets for winter, but it is just too hot any other time.
How about the vented, carbon/plastic re-enforced type jackets that the sportbike riders wear? There have to be a more conservative style that still offers good protection while allowing cooler operation.
Any input would be great.
BTW, hope Nico, Wife and V V heal quick and ride together soon.
Don & Donna

**trip** · 08-31-2007, 07:09 AM

rflnomad,
Six months ago I bought a Tour Master Intake jacket. Best jacket I've ever owned. Has a quilted layer for the cold and a thin layer for rain. Take both of them out and it's perfect for summer riding. Put them both in and you're warm for winter riding.

You can look at it at:
http://www.imotorcyclestore.com/prod...OUINT&pt=MX3Y4

Trip

flightdoc · 08-31-2007, 08:43 AM

rflnomad,

My wife and I both wear jackets from Olympiamotorsports. Has removable waterproof liners and protected my but earlier this year in a pretty serious go down. We have the airglide model. I think the Tourmaster clothing mentioned by Trip is very good also. Here's the link to Olympia.

vin

http://www.olympiamotosports.com/home.html

08-31-2007, 09:33 PM

Thanks rlf.

Tripster. I was surprised to find this on Kawi website...

For that kind of price!!

http://www.kawasaki.com/DefaultFrame.asp....at alogTypeID=3 (cut & paste)

Nico, The Old Dago Dog

ponch · 09-01-2007, 01:52 AM

Too small.

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rflnomad,
Six months ago I bought a Tour Master Intake jacket. Best jacket I've ever owned. Has a quilted layer for the cold and a thin layer for rain. Take both of them out and it's perfect for summer riding. Put them both in and you're warm for winter riding.

You can look at it at:
http://www.imotorcyclestore.com/prod...OUINT&pt=MX3Y4

Trip

09-01-2007, 07:04 AM

I first thought that too Ponch. If you go back and look on the page where it shows all the jackets, there is a drop down list of sizes. I looked at the women's jacket like that and it's $99!!

ponch · 09-01-2007, 12:53 PM

I take a 58-60L in a blazer. most motorcycle jacket sizing is smaller than it says, and they don't even come close.

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I first thought that too Ponch. If you go back and look on the page where it shows all the jackets, there is a drop down list of sizes. I looked at the women's jacket like that and it's $99!!

Todd · 09-01-2007, 01:02 PM

same here....50-52L...nothing close for me...like the idea though

09-01-2007, 10:14 PM

Went shopping today!

Bought a Cortech Denim jacket by TourMaster...... shoulder, elbow, back protectors....... Zip-out lining & mesh lining........... Very nice jacket... only $99.00!!

http://www.rapidracer.com/tocodsxdeja.html

Also bought an EVS Revolt stretch chest/rib protector!! $40.00

http://www.powerpartsplus.com/pages/.../0/revolt.aspx

I'm ready!!! Gonna ride the Sabre tomorrow if I can stand up without pain!!!!

Nico the Nut

I gotta ride!!

dogdoc · 09-02-2007, 08:02 PM

Gooooooooooooooooooo Nico Godess!!!!!!!!!

Doc

09-02-2007, 08:04 PM

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Gooooooooooooooooooo Nico Godess!!!!!!!!!

Doc

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dogdoc · 09-02-2007, 08:26 PM

Nico, that jacket looks boss. Will it be mostly for warm weather riding? I have a Fox creek leather jacket which weighs 7 lbs and is good for winter/fall and up to about 85 degrees.

Doc

09-02-2007, 10:43 PM

It has a heavier zip out lining... along with the mesh lining.. I think wearing the vest under it, it should be good in winter as well...... (we don't get much of that out here) lol

lw · 09-03-2007, 08:22 AM

Ponch, I found some Men's sized jackets at Bikebandit.com Leather is too hot about 95% of the time here in Houston, so I am looking to buy a mesh jacket like the "Fieldsheer High Temp Mesh Jacket". They advised that the XXXXL is a 58-60.

blowndodge · 09-04-2007, 02:59 PM

Some of these jackets come in a 4X Portly XX Cadet size!!!!!

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08-30-2007, 08:53 PM	#1
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	Jacket question Hey all. The bride and I are thinking about different jackets. And after reading about Nico and V V's ... "adventure", we might want to step up the protection a bit. It does make you think. We have leather jackets for winter, but it is just too hot any other time. How about the vented, carbon/plastic re-enforced type jackets that the sportbike riders wear? There have to be a more conservative style that still offers good protection while allowing cooler operation. Any input would be great. BTW, hope Nico, Wife and V V heal quick and ride together soon. Don & Donna __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-31-2007, 07:09 AM	#2
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Jacket question rflnomad, Six months ago I bought a Tour Master Intake jacket. Best jacket I've ever owned. Has a quilted layer for the cold and a thin layer for rain. Take both of them out and it's perfect for summer riding. Put them both in and you're warm for winter riding. You can look at it at: http://www.imotorcyclestore.com/prod...OUINT&pt=MX3Y4 Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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08-31-2007, 08:43 AM	#3
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Jacket question rflnomad, My wife and I both wear jackets from Olympiamotorsports. Has removable waterproof liners and protected my but earlier this year in a pretty serious go down. We have the airglide model. I think the Tourmaster clothing mentioned by Trip is very good also. Here's the link to Olympia. vin http://www.olympiamotosports.com/home.html
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08-31-2007, 09:33 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	Jacket question Thanks rlf. Tripster. I was surprised to find this on Kawi website... For that kind of price!! http://www.kawasaki.com/DefaultFrame.asp....at alogTypeID=3 (cut & paste) Nico, The Old Dago Dog
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09-01-2007, 07:04 AM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Jacket question I first thought that too Ponch. If you go back and look on the page where it shows all the jackets, there is a drop down list of sizes. I looked at the women's jacket like that and it's $99!!
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09-01-2007, 01:02 PM	#8
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Jacket question same here....50-52L...nothing close for me...like the idea though __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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09-01-2007, 10:14 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Jacket question Went shopping today! Bought a Cortech Denim jacket by TourMaster...... shoulder, elbow, back protectors....... Zip-out lining & mesh lining........... Very nice jacket... only $99.00!! http://www.rapidracer.com/tocodsxdeja.html Also bought an EVS Revolt stretch chest/rib protector!! $40.00 http://www.powerpartsplus.com/pages/.../0/revolt.aspx I'm ready!!! Gonna ride the Sabre tomorrow if I can stand up without pain!!!! Nico the Nut I gotta ride!!
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09-02-2007, 08:02 PM	#10
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Jacket question Gooooooooooooooooooo Nico Godess!!!!!!!!! Doc
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09-02-2007, 08:26 PM	#12
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Jacket question Nico, that jacket looks boss. Will it be mostly for warm weather riding? I have a Fox creek leather jacket which weighs 7 lbs and is good for winter/fall and up to about 85 degrees. Doc
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09-02-2007, 10:43 PM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Jacket question It has a heavier zip out lining... along with the mesh lining.. I think wearing the vest under it, it should be good in winter as well...... (we don't get much of that out here) lol
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09-03-2007, 08:22 AM	#14
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Jacket question Ponch, I found some Men's sized jackets at Bikebandit.com Leather is too hot about 95% of the time here in Houston, so I am looking to buy a mesh jacket like the "Fieldsheer High Temp Mesh Jacket". They advised that the XXXXL is a 58-60.
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09-04-2007, 02:59 PM	#15
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Jacket question Some of these jackets come in a 4X Portly XX Cadet size!!!!! <marquee></marquee> __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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