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Apr 16, 2008 | 09:35 PM

#11

Bluzmn59

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RE: Summer Jacket

My wife and I both wear Joe Rocket mesh with armor. They are cool when moving - actually cooler than wearing just a t-shirt.

Apr 16, 2008 | 09:36 PM

#12

skiahh

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RE: Summer Jacket

I'm probably going with the Vanson Ventilator (http://www.vansonleathers.com/new/7V...-dtl-page.html), but maybe the Mark 3. I'll have to see if I can find some to look at and try on. It got a great review here: http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html

Apr 16, 2008 | 11:04 PM

#13

arthur

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RE: Summer Jacket

I've got a black 'first gear' mesh jacket that is ok. As i am now so into visibility, would not have chosen black. If i had it to do over again, or fal over 180 bucks on the sidewalk i would get the silver Vansons Vent Max 3.

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Apr 16, 2008 | 11:14 PM

#14

schumacher

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From: Springfield, Ohio

RE: Summer Jacket

If you want a jacket for summer riding that actually qualifies as gear....then get one of those new meshes with armour.

Apr 17, 2008 | 09:47 PM

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FatHogRider

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RE: Summer Jacket

Thanks all for the information. I ended up with this on in all black.
http://www.firstgear-usa.com/fgweb2....1?opendocument

Had it out this afternoon and zipped in the liner this eve and I am happy with it so far.

Apr 17, 2008 | 09:57 PM

#16

DWhite

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RE: Summer Jacket

first gear and tourmaster both make nice jackets with mesh. There are all kinds of styles. I have a Tourmaster that has mesh outer, waterproof rain shell and then a padded inner liner. All zip out and can be worn independently of eachother or they can all be zipped together for colder rainy days. Not bad and the cost was only $150

I got mine at compacc.com

Apr 17, 2008 | 10:09 PM

#17

CGLTD

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RE: Summer Jacket

I have a this jacket from Tourmaster. One jacket for all seasons!

Tourmaster Flex Series 2 Jacket

http://www.helmetharbor.com/Products...oductID/475300

Apr 17, 2008 | 10:15 PM

#18

Dorkman

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From: Northern California

RE: Summer Jacket

Firstgear mesh jacket for the summer. As long as you keep moving, it's OK up to around 85 degrees. Leather works OK into the 70's, then it's a trade off.

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