Summer touring jacket - suggestions?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 7,138
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From: Southern Oregon
I have first gear and hd leather jackets & 1 textile jacket. My favorite is my Hd Alternator 3 in 1. You can open vents, or remove the front panel for max flow... and its big enough to wear fleece under. Its a great jacket for traveling in all types of weather
I have an Olympia mesh jacket that I really like. I've had it for a few years. It's actually more comfortable in the heat than a t-shirt. The reason is that it keeps the direct sun off me but flows a lof of air. I don't know the exact model. It has armor in the elbows, shoulders and back. Otherwise it's mesh.
http://olympiamotosports.com/
I've also heard from some reviews that people are liking this jacket;
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/o...glide-3-jacket
http://olympiamotosports.com/
I've also heard from some reviews that people are liking this jacket;
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/o...glide-3-jacket
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,802
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From: Salt Lake City, UT. Dushore, Pa.
http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/...=badger-street
I just bought one of these, fairly new tech ( sun reflective) but some high end car mfg. are using it on there seats and I think some BMW jackets use it.
I just bought one of these, fairly new tech ( sun reflective) but some high end car mfg. are using it on there seats and I think some BMW jackets use it.
Last edited by gmc; Jun 6, 2012 at 08:21 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 189
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From: Indiana
i bought one of these http://castlesales.com/Products/?id=...&a=showproduct before a recent ride down to Deal's Gap and couldn't be happier. i have since retired my leather jacket and for $150 you can' t really go wrong with this great jacket.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 744
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From: Pluto
I ride with an old Vanson Vent Max 2 "bones" style with the bones all the way down the arms.
It would be equivalent to the Vent Max 4 now.
http://www.vansonleathers.com/main_p...ns/textile.htm
Very cool , good armor , nicely made.
Mick
It would be equivalent to the Vent Max 4 now.
http://www.vansonleathers.com/main_p...ns/textile.htm
Very cool , good armor , nicely made.
Mick
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Twin Cities, MN
100% What he said.
[QUOTE=The Pawnbroker;9900124]I have an Olympia mesh jacket that I really like. I've had it for a few years. It's actually more comfortable in the heat than a t-shirt. The reason is that it keeps the direct sun off me but flows a lof of air. I don't know the exact model. It has armor in the elbows, shoulders and back. Otherwise it's mesh.
http://olympiamotosports.com/ QUOTE]
[QUOTE=The Pawnbroker;9900124]I have an Olympia mesh jacket that I really like. I've had it for a few years. It's actually more comfortable in the heat than a t-shirt. The reason is that it keeps the direct sun off me but flows a lof of air. I don't know the exact model. It has armor in the elbows, shoulders and back. Otherwise it's mesh.
http://olympiamotosports.com/ QUOTE]
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
the switchback is the best piece of riding gear...hot/cold/wet/dry
I have about 7 leathers hanging in the closet.
Mike
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 449
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From: In a van, down by the river
Wear the same thing, good stuff.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 529
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From: Minnesota
I wear an Icon Hooligan2. Armor in the shoulders and elbows. It has a back panel (not armor, but one could be purchased). Very comfortable and cool. And I like the reflectivity so other drivers can see me day or night.