Mesh Jackets
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Burbank, CA
RE: Mesh Jackets
I have a FirstGear MeshTex, and love it in real hot weather. Works great
I just bought the Switchback H-D jacket and it works great too in Mesh version, I'd still prefer the FirstGear in real hot over 90deg weather, since it's a bit lighter than the H-D. Recommend them highly.
I just bought the Switchback H-D jacket and it works great too in Mesh version, I'd still prefer the FirstGear in real hot over 90deg weather, since it's a bit lighter than the H-D. Recommend them highly.
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RE: Mesh Jackets
I bought a Women's Switchback Jacket. I love it.
Living in CA we get some good heat. This jacket has
removable waterproof inner lining, and a removable outter shell that leaves me with a mesh body leaving the tan top of the arms with the elbow, sholder, and back protection/supports. Best thing I ever stumbled on. I was very comfy in the heat.
Living in CA we get some good heat. This jacket has
removable waterproof inner lining, and a removable outter shell that leaves me with a mesh body leaving the tan top of the arms with the elbow, sholder, and back protection/supports. Best thing I ever stumbled on. I was very comfy in the heat.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Weatherford, Texas
RE: Mesh Jackets
Just finished at 1200 mile ride in my HD Switchback Jacket from DFW to South Padre Island and back. I never felt hot in the jacket when temps were in the Upper 90's. And I have work the jacket in the 40's with no problem.....Worth every penny!!!!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Concord, CA
RE: Mesh Jackets
I have the new harley mesh jacket with the eagle on the back.
It came with no armor, but I ordered some dual-density armor for the shoulders and elbows.
I love it. Its a little cold even at 80, and I like cold.
I've been in the high 90's with it, and it is still comfortable.
It came with no armor, but I ordered some dual-density armor for the shoulders and elbows.
I love it. Its a little cold even at 80, and I like cold.
I've been in the high 90's with it, and it is still comfortable.
Road Master
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RE: Mesh Jackets
I love my Motoport Ultra ll Kevlar air mesh. Check out the tear strength and abrasion of variable types of material, then make a smart decision. ANY type of protection is better than none at all.
http://www.motoport.com/
read the 'Save your Hide" and "testimonials" in the upper right corner.
Also, Party Animal has various vests / caps that absorb water and keep ya cool also.
Just google it....
http://www.motoport.com/
read the 'Save your Hide" and "testimonials" in the upper right corner.
Also, Party Animal has various vests / caps that absorb water and keep ya cool also.
Just google it....
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Linden New Jersey
RE: Mesh Jackets
ORIGINAL: springerGT
I have the HD switchback mesh jacket. In warm weather it acually is cooler than the tee shirt as long as wind is moving.
I have the HD switchback mesh jacket. In warm weather it acually is cooler than the tee shirt as long as wind is moving.
I found the Switchback at a dealer marked down to $175. Worn it on a sunny 85 degree day and was loving it.
Many years I went down in a t-shirt. My leather jacket was bungee-corded to the rear sissybar, I swore it would never happen again.
Just waiting for the 90/95 summer afternoons to give it a real test, but Iam sure it will do the job
Road Master
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RE: Mesh Jackets
I'm on my third one. We wear them a lot down here in Sunny Florida.
In addition to avoiding road rash, they shade your skin from the Sun to keep down those nasty little cancers.
Now you wanna ride really cool, wet your tee shirt under that jacket. It'll give you shivers!!!!
In addition to avoiding road rash, they shade your skin from the Sun to keep down those nasty little cancers.
Now you wanna ride really cool, wet your tee shirt under that jacket. It'll give you shivers!!!!
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Tucson, Az
RE: Mesh Jackets
I bought an AGV Sport and I don't like it. It's o.k. while on the highway catching a breeze but around town and in stop and go traffic it's like wearing a plastic bag. If I'm going on the highway I wear leather. In the summer here in Tucson if I'm just riding around town I admittedly take my chances and wear a long sleeve T shirt and leather vest.
Same idea with helmets. On a trip I wear a full face Nolan and in town I wear a 1/2 Shoei.
Same idea with helmets. On a trip I wear a full face Nolan and in town I wear a 1/2 Shoei.
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RE: Mesh Jackets
In the summer time in Phoenix, leather is just out of the question. I wear a denim jacket during the hot season. At any speed over 30-35mph, the air goes right through it, but it still provides some skid protection, and it protects the skin from burning and dehydrating.
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RE: Mesh Jackets
I wore my Teknic mesh jacket to ride to work today- high temps supposed to be 90. I have a black one- don't know why- should have probably bought gray, but it seems comfortable enough when it is 90 degrees. I just can't bring myself to ride without a protective jacket and the mesh fills the bill when it is too hot to wear leather.