Motorcycle Body Armor
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Tourer
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From: PA
Motorcycle Body Armor
I've been wearing HD's flexible armor inserted into my jacket to protect my elbows and shoulders ever since a bad spill years ago that left my arm in a world of hurt. Admittingly, this armor doesn't appear like it could take much impact but I've rationalized its better than just leather. Last year I visited a half-dozen or so motorcycle shops and not one had any body armor to try on; it seems you have to order on-line and hope it fits and then play the return and re-try another one game. There's tons of motorcross armor for sale on the internet, however this makes one look like a stormtrooper and I question whether it is reasonably comfortable and if my jacket would even fit over top. Has anyone found a decent maker/supplier of body and leg armor? Does anyone do the full motorcross armor? If so, is it at least semi-comfortable for relaxed riding?
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Normally you would buy the jacket that has armor inserted already. If you want solo armor to wear, look into Icon Field Armor.
http://www.rideicon.com/products/?categoryId=2225#armor
In terms of the inserts quality, the CE armor is nice but the orange D30 is the newer better stuff. Very soft and pliable but stiffens on impact.
http://www.rideicon.com/products/?categoryId=2225#armor
In terms of the inserts quality, the CE armor is nice but the orange D30 is the newer better stuff. Very soft and pliable but stiffens on impact.
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I got my jacket from Fox creek and if you bought a jacket that had pockets for the armor you could buy the armor from fox creek as well. I got the jacket and the armor and the armor feels strong and of course the jacket is awesome.
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All the armor I have came with the clothes. Elbows, shoulders and mid back on my two mesh textile jackets and in the knees and hips of my textile riding pants. None of my leather gear has any extra padding and I'm fine with that. Heavy and cumbersome enough w/o it and I feel the leather alone provides sufficient protection.
Road Captain
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go to a dealer that sells sportbikes, even better a deal around a road race track. most will stock street gear. try it on there, or buy it on the web. I wear a black JOE ROCKET coat that has all the pads from my track days and I have at least a few ask about it every time i wear it. my gloves also zip onto the sleeves.
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Cruiser
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So the fit is good and doesn't bulk up the jacket? Does it stay in place and feel secure in the pockets? My last jacket had built in armor which was probably foam, like the OP said better than just leather but it didn't seem substantial. That Forcefield armor looks pretty dang good but I was concerned that it would bug me, feeling bulky and shifting around with the liner.
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From: Michigan
So the fit is good and doesn't bulk up the jacket? Does it stay in place and feel secure in the pockets? My last jacket had built in armor which was probably foam, like the OP said better than just leather but it didn't seem substantial. That Forcefield armor looks pretty dang good but I was concerned that it would bug me, feeling bulky and shifting around with the liner.