Best all around armored textile jacket
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,912
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From: Arizona
I looked at a tourmaster lastweek. It was in my opinion way too complicated with way to many chinese zippers. I went with a Street and steel vented Kevlar with removable liner. Made by our Pakistani allies.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,905
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From: Hartford, AL
Have a Tourmaster Air Intake. Has all of 4 zippers, I think I can keep track of them. I got the white version but if I had to replace it, would go with the high vis green. Good air flow when moving and decently placed armor that is not intrusive when riding.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Southern California
For my Textile Jacket, I've had a First Gear Kilimanjaro for must be over 10 years now. Pretty much looks like it did when I bought it. It's cool when it's warm. It's actually more comfortable with it on and all vents open, crossing the desert at 110*F+ than with it off. It's warm when it's cold. Down to about 45*F I can use just the jacket, without the original liner but with a sweatshirt. Below 45*F I use a Gerbing Heated Liner. However, I have put in 400 mile days at 35*F-45*F without the benefit of the Gerbing. Has kept me dry . . . and I DO mean DRY, as in 100%, not a drop, through 8-10 hours of steady rain at 60-70 MPH. Didn't expect this level of protection from the rain. I put in Elbow, and Shoulder CE Armor and it already came with back armor . . . so far . . . haven't had to use the armor! If I had to buy another I'd buy this one. In a way I did. About a year and a half ago I bought the GF one. I'd say that as far as a textile Jacket goes it's the equivalent of my Fox Creek Leather Gear. I'd do my shopping on eBay; but the First Gear Site will give you all the information on this jacket. www.firstgear-usa.com/kil.html
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 819
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From: Long Island N.Y.
The best jacket I ever had:
You can use it from winter, spring summer and fall.
You can take off the leather pieces and you're left with a mesh jacket.
Harley Alternator Jacket-http://www.thehouseofharley.com/Men-...98117-08vm.htm
You can use it from winter, spring summer and fall.
You can take off the leather pieces and you're left with a mesh jacket.
Harley Alternator Jacket-http://www.thehouseofharley.com/Men-...98117-08vm.htm
Last edited by knightenforcer; May 24, 2013 at 07:43 PM.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: west texas
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 36
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From: Middletown, Delaware
Finally went with a Poker Run textile by Fieldsheer. Got it on sale from Biker Bandit. Great deal, I paid $89 on sale from $229. Great company to deal with. Free shipping for orders over $99. I am 5' 7" 175 lbs, got the large and it fits great. Heavily padded with removable armor and water proof liner. Looks pretty good too. Has dark grey reflective piping for night visibility. Very happy with it. They also have good deals on Dunlap H/D tires also with free shipping. I've used them several times and have never been disappointed with products or service.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,593
Likes: 11
From: Mass/NH
I also wear some protection at all times on the bike. I bought a nice leather shirt about 10 years ago and it works great. It's medium weight leather with a very light liner. When it's hot, I just leave it unsnapped. If it rains, my rain gear fits right over it. It has no crap on it except for 2 outside pockets and 2 inside pockets. I know it's not textile, but is an alternative. It is MUCH lighter and cooler than a leather jacket. Ride safe.