High Visibility Vest
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Central Florida
Just purchased mesh neon Green/Black Joe Rocket 5.0 Phonix coat for summer protection. Has "armor" and includes "waterproof zip-in lining, but can't find any information on any of the jackets as to how much protection the mesh really provides. Can't tell if I'm just making myself feel better or is there really some protection there, compared to heavy, heavy HD jacket. The Joe Rocket seemed reasonable at $150; please let us know how you like the HD jacket 
Cheers, Kevin.
Cheers, Kevin.It stands up to sliding down the road better than anything else.
In most cases It's still useable after a fall.
The HD heavy Mesh Hi-Vis jacket I have should perform well If
I Hit the road. But It's gonna be a one time thing. The Jacket will
most likely be trashed.
If you got any real speed up the best thing you can do Is try and lay flat
to spread the load while you slide.
I'm also counting on the Kevlar In my jeans to help keep some meat on the bone.
Other than that, Ride smart.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
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From: anacoco, la
i keep my hd vest for a 'loaner' if someone needs to get on post, but for day to day use, i have an icon. at least it is mesh and allows air flow. even if it is uglier than a mud fence
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
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From: Seoul, Korea
I have an orange Icon, and I love it simply for the pockets and the ID card slot. It's got plenty of compartments without looking bulky and it breathes really well. My bike says Harley Davidson right on the gas tank, so I don't see the need to buy a vest just because it has the logo on it.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
Reflective
I bought a 8x10 sheet of black reflective material.
It's totally black till light hits it and it's glows white.
I would recommend this for your helmet.
As you can see in the picture it really lights up even with sun light.
At night you can be seen a good distance away.
The company I bought it from has gone under but you can find it from other sites. Just cut it to fit ..
It's totally black till light hits it and it's glows white.
I would recommend this for your helmet.
As you can see in the picture it really lights up even with sun light.
At night you can be seen a good distance away.
The company I bought it from has gone under but you can find it from other sites. Just cut it to fit ..
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From: Central Florida
I bought a 8x10 sheet of black reflective material.
It's totally black till light hits it and it's glows white.
I would recommend this for your helmet.
As you can see in the picture it really lights up even with sun light.
At night you can be seen a good distance away.
The company I bought it from has gone under but you can find it from other sites. Just cut it to fit ..
It's totally black till light hits it and it's glows white.
I would recommend this for your helmet.
As you can see in the picture it really lights up even with sun light.
At night you can be seen a good distance away.
The company I bought it from has gone under but you can find it from other sites. Just cut it to fit ..
I need to put something on my brain bucket.
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25,310
Likes: 2,446
From: Eastern NE
This one's still my favorite & they do make it in a "vest" for m/c riding...saw it a few weeks back on rider coming into base. Great AM drive to work laugh...
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Cypress, TX
The Jacket below has elbow and shoulder armor,,
and a slot for back armor.
It's full of holes,,a mesh
Cooler In the HOT summer sun that just a T-shirt,,because It keeps
me In the shade.
Contrasts with black real well XD
The Bar and shield Logo on the back,, Lights up big time when Head lights hit it
so I guess Its ok for night use.
and a slot for back armor.
It's full of holes,,a mesh
Cooler In the HOT summer sun that just a T-shirt,,because It keeps
me In the shade.
Contrasts with black real well XD
The Bar and shield Logo on the back,, Lights up big time when Head lights hit it
so I guess Its ok for night use.
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