riding jackets help needed
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: NC
Switchback
I got one of the HD switchback jackets, I havent used it for cold weather yet, but I used it a few weeks ago, about 85 degrees out, and used it as a mesh jacket, it worked pretty good, nice and cool, has the shoulder and elbow pads, pretty good jacket
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 134
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From: NC
Military and jacket
I knew a soldier, that was drunk, speeding, and not wearing a DOT helmet, the family still got the SGLI.
if you are not wearing the right PPE, the military will still pay out the SGLI, but if you get hurt, and you arent wearing the PPE you could be responsible for the bills.
if you are not wearing the right PPE, the military will still pay out the SGLI, but if you get hurt, and you arent wearing the PPE you could be responsible for the bills.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
If temps are 35-55, I wear leather jacket and chaps. Warmer than that I wear a textile armored jacket that I originally bought as a temporary jacket til I found leather. It is much more versatile, and I wear it 80% of the time although it is not cool looking. I haven't found any overpants, but I am going to have to, because I need something for touring in hot weather.
So I would get a good textile jacket with matching overpants if you only want 1 suit.
So I would get a good textile jacket with matching overpants if you only want 1 suit.
Account Closed
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: In the World
In our short winters I use an old....and I mean old.... leather jacket....like what you have on a football. In the summer .... I would like to wear a jacket for safety....and I must have 5 of them...from 200 dernier open weave to HD fabric...all just too hot in FL.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Whidbey Island
I picked up the joe rocket dry tech nano jacket. Have only worn it a few times. I live right off the front gate of base, and don't usually wear the jacket to and from work since it's less than a mile. The jacket is supposed to be waterproof, and has a vent system for warmer riding just haven't tested the waterproofness out yet.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 595
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From: Florida
I ordered a Fox Creek Grayson leather jacket. I really like it because it has thick/heavy leather with a liner, no logos and I can wear it anywhere.
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