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Mar 9, 2009 | 10:37 PM

#41

Bluegrasser

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From: Mesa, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDKingRider

Looks like this is what you are after

And this is what everyone that posts that picture should wear.

Mar 9, 2009 | 10:53 PM

#42

rprpclark

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From: Central Ohio

I always wear a jean jacket in summer, even at 100 deg. Easy to adjust for airflow with front and sleeve buttons. Admittedly not as protective as motorcycle gear, tho. But cheap, easy to wash, or sprinkle with water for cooling. Also thin natural-colored work gloves work well and don't stain when wet/sweaty.

Mar 9, 2009 | 11:10 PM

#43

arthur

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From: California

I'm with you on the protection. I had a mesh jacket for a while that was still too hot in the Summer in San Diego day time desert heat.

Now have this Vanson mesh; same co. that makes it for Buell. Love it. Can hold it up and see through it. Breezier than my previous mesh and any other mesh I have seen.

Here is the link: http://vansonleathers.com/product_pages/jackets/vx3.htm

I wear the HD Gaurdian jeans winter and summer. Tried Slider and Draggin, but they didn't feel/fit quite right. Like the HD much better. Link is here.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US

Yes, I've been down and the full face helmet I was wearing left black mark on the side of a bus. Leather protected me from road rash. Got up and walked away. You can't always do that, but for the more 'minor' accidents that may happen I wear the gear.

Mar 9, 2009 | 11:26 PM

#44

*NIGHT TRAIN*

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From: Southern Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcrider1

No, if you understood what the purpose of protective riding gear was for, you'd know that that would not qualify.

And if you understood the purpose of humor, you'd know that DID qualify...lighten up, Francis...

Mar 9, 2009 | 11:29 PM

#45

*NIGHT TRAIN*

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From: Southern Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluegrasser

And this is what everyone that posts that picture should wear.

And I see you already have yours...now if you just had a sense of humor...

Mar 9, 2009 | 11:33 PM

#46

dsnider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by *NIGHT TRAIN*

And I see you already have yours...now if you just had a sense of humor...

Stop!!! Your killin' me!

Mar 9, 2009 | 11:47 PM

#47

fairplay

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From: McHenry, IL

I see ol' bluegrasser left his sense of humor in his old ladys purse today.

Mar 9, 2009 | 11:48 PM

#48

sonar_chris

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From: San Diego

Take a look at the HD switchback jackets. They are great, I use mine every day in the morning (37 degrees) and the afternoon (90+ degrees). the arms, chest and back zip off to make it a mesh jacket thats great on hot days. It also comes with a water proof liner that blocks all the cold wind.

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