Hot Weather Protective Gear
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Cruiser
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Hot Weather Protective Gear
For those who want to wear protective clothing, even when the temperature is in the upper 80s and 90s, I can strongly recommend the new Harley-Davidson mesh jacket. It has protective armor in the shoulders and elbows, 2 inside and 2 outside zippered pockets, is reasonably attractive (black and gray with orange pin striping to separate the colors), has a HD logo over the left chest, and a reflective logo on the back.
I've had one for about a month now, and find it to be very comfortable on hot days. Believe it or not, at a list of $150, it's very competitively priced with Joe Rocket and other companies that manufacture mesh jackets. From my perspective, it's a "keeper."
I've had one for about a month now, and find it to be very comfortable on hot days. Believe it or not, at a list of $150, it's very competitively priced with Joe Rocket and other companies that manufacture mesh jackets. From my perspective, it's a "keeper."
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: North Jersey
RE: Hot Weather Protective Gear
I have a Joe Rocket mesh and like it alot. That H-D jacket sounds nice though. Haven't seen it yet so I will have to run down to my dealer and check it out. Used mesh last year riding in temps in the 90's. Still get a tad hot in slow traffic, but once in motion its almost like wearing just a tee shirt only without the sunburn. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Mesh jackets are the best thing in riding gear to come out in years.
Cruiser
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From: Milan, MI/Titusville, FL
RE: Hot Weather Protective Gear
We are using First gear Mesh Jackets. Lots of protection, and cool too.
newenough.com, is a great place to buy from and are reasonable. I had to reorder a largeer size, and they did an exchange at no charge.
newenough.com, is a great place to buy from and are reasonable. I had to reorder a largeer size, and they did an exchange at no charge.
Road Master
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RE: Hot Weather Protective Gear
I too have the HD Mesh jacket with the armour. I rode with it all summer in the Texas heat. I rode home from the ROT rally with it. The temps were 90-95 for nearly the entire trip home. In stop and go it is warm, but once you are moving its not different then wearing a T-shirt. It also covers your arms.
Jeff
Jeff
Road Captain
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From: Seattle area
RE: Hot Weather Protective Gear
Lots of riders haven't yet discovered the benefits of riding in mesh. I wore my 1st Gear in comfort all the way to Sturgis last year. The only time I found it too hot was while doing the "duck walk shuffle" thru Sturgis -- nothing will help while in that mess. With a light liner, I've found it's good down into the upper 50s.
Road Captain
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From: Arkansas Ozarks
RE: Hot Weather Protective Gear
I have found that wearing my Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh jacket is actually cooler than a T-shirt alone is, plus you get the protection.
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Road Warrior
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From: Columbus,Indiana/ Arecibo,Puerto Rico
RE: Hot Weather Protective Gear
I just wish they would take it to the next level, I want a set of mesh chapps. Protection and air flow. WHAT a concept!!!!
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Billings, MT
RE: Hot Weather Protective Gear
I took the mesh jacket one step (and a lot more dinero) further and made the investment in the HD 3-in-1 Switchback jacket with the zip off front & back panels, removeable body armor and rain liner. Went the extra bucks to get an all weather jacket. Montana is a weird weather place: 103 in July until a cold front drops in out of the mountains and it drops to 40. Essentially 1 jacket for the price of 3 separate jackets.
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: South Jersey
RE: Hot Weather Protective Gear
Today I bought a HD mesh jacket. Silver and Black, list for $85, I got 20% off. It does not come with Armor but has the pockets for it. I have Armor in all my other riding jackets so I removed the armor from my winter jacket and put it inmy newsummer mesh jacket. It doesn't look as cool as my leather but it is very functional. It's a keeper!