Hot weather jackets?
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Illinois
I wear a mesh jacket from leather-up.com. Even on the hottest days it's still comfortable to wear. It also comes with a removable liner for cool weather
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...ket/41478.html
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...ket/41478.html
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Southern California
On hot days when I still want protection (which is 99% of the time) I'll wear this: http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...=8637&rank=110 for the protection of the leather it affords my torso. It's perforated and has a removable plated back protector. It got scuffed up but my ribs didn't back on 3/1/09.
I'll wear that vest over a t-shirt, usually long sleeve with a pair of these: http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...y=2235&id=8680
Flame on all you want guys but after getting dusted twice in 3 years by inattentive cagers I've come to the realization that I'm scarred up enough and road rash is not my friend.
The above get-up keeps me cool and protected.
I'll wear that vest over a t-shirt, usually long sleeve with a pair of these: http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...y=2235&id=8680
Flame on all you want guys but after getting dusted twice in 3 years by inattentive cagers I've come to the realization that I'm scarred up enough and road rash is not my friend.
The above get-up keeps me cool and protected.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...ket/41478.html
like the look of this one
like the look of this one
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 934
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From: Northern California
I have a Vanson Leather jacket that gives me pretty good protection. It's padded in the usual places and flows a lot of air when you're moving. It ain't cheap, but Vanson Leathers are quality products. Below is how they look.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 108
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Have this Harley Jacket.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US
When it's hot the panels zip off and it's a leather mess combo.
Worked great at Sturgis this year
ROb
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US
When it's hot the panels zip off and it's a leather mess combo.
Worked great at Sturgis this year
ROb
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Joined: May 2007
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From: GA
There are a lot of choices. I wear a tourmaster armored mesh jacket when it is hot (and it does get hot here in GA). When it creeps up around the 100 degree mark, you can soak your t-shirt in water and wear the mesh jacket over it - instant air conditioning.