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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by petemac
A lot of times the jacket acts like a sail from the wind coming up the sleeves of the jacket if they're not closed up. Like others said, motorcycle jackets let you cinch these up pretty tight.

And MOST cycle jackets have vents in the back...to let the air flow around you and out.....
 
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Just don't get the bomber jackets that have knit cuffs and waist.They also have small zipper flaps that let alot of air in.
 
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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I was wondering is a mesh jacket quieter than a leather jacket at road speed ?
 
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Never thought about it till now.....
 
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Any thoughts
 
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Well, I think this thread has been adequately answered. Good job all. lol
 
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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I have never noticed any noise with either of my leather jackets, my husbands had buckles and stuff and noticed noise. I do not have a mesh. I have used the liner of my FXRG as a jacket and haven't noticed any noise either. I think it might have to do with buckles and stuff if the leather is noisy.
 
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