Looking for lightweight jacket
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: MD suburb of our Nation's Capital
Looking for lightweight jacket
I'm looking for a lightweight summer jacket that still provides some armor protection to back, shoulders and arms.
I want one that is light and at least 3/4 length.
I've done some searching around the Internet but haven't seen anything that looks really right.
Anyone have any suggestions?
I want one that is light and at least 3/4 length.
I've done some searching around the Internet but haven't seen anything that looks really right.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Michigan
I have a Harley's fxrg leather jacket and it works really well in hotter temps. I purchased the armor separately for the shoulders and elbows. You could also check out revzilla.com for other brands and types of light weight armored riding jackets. Hope this help and good luck with your search
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Palm Coast, Florida
I just picked this one up for Spring and Summer riding.
Has pockets for armor, is vented , and wind blows through pretty easily.
I just swap armor around from different jackets, so I don't have to buy for all of them.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ctional-jacket
Has pockets for armor, is vented , and wind blows through pretty easily.
I just swap armor around from different jackets, so I don't have to buy for all of them.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ctional-jacket
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From: Puget Sound, WA.
"Jacket" as in leather?
I love my Go Go Gear hoodie, and Leatherup has a cheaper version.
It has plenty of pockets and with my vest over it provides plenty of protection.
http://www.gogogearla.com/armored-kevlar-hoodie-mens/
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Armo...e/4053102.html
I love my Go Go Gear hoodie, and Leatherup has a cheaper version.
It has plenty of pockets and with my vest over it provides plenty of protection.
http://www.gogogearla.com/armored-kevlar-hoodie-mens/
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Armo...e/4053102.html
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Upstate NY
I use a leather jacket from FoxRidge for cooler weather and a mesh one with armor for the mild to hot weather. I think I picked up the mesh one on Leatherup. Lots of choices out there. I do like some of Harley's choices and as Bestrafen said, buy one set of armor and you can use them in other jackets too.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Indiana
Have a Harley Davidson Mesh with Armor for sale now . It is in very good condition and clean asking $60 bucks . It is a good warm weather jacket
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Road Master
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From: Elgin IL
This is the jacket I wear the most now got it at cycle gear. BILT - Spirit Waterproof Textile Motorcycle Jacket - Textile - Jackets - Street - CycleGear - Cycle Gear
It has all the armor is waterproof,has vents front and back and has a full liner to make it a 3 season jacket it also comes in a variety of colors I ride with the black/gray.
It has all the armor is waterproof,has vents front and back and has a full liner to make it a 3 season jacket it also comes in a variety of colors I ride with the black/gray.
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From: Fort Myers, FL
One thing to keep in mind -- none of the lightweight Harley jackets offer back armour options. I had to have my GF's mother sew a pocket into mine for the back piece out of my joe rocket. Why in the hell Harley discontinued the back pocket is beyond me.
While my Harley jacket is great with the back mod and the shoulder/elbow pads, I also like the Joe Rocket jackets.
I am an all-the-gear-all-the-time guy and simply would not consider a jacket without the back option.
While my Harley jacket is great with the back mod and the shoulder/elbow pads, I also like the Joe Rocket jackets.
I am an all-the-gear-all-the-time guy and simply would not consider a jacket without the back option.