Summer touring jacket - suggestions?
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From: Woodinville, WA
Summer touring jacket - suggestions?
I'm headed to Sturgis this year and the last time I went my Vanson jacket spent most of the time strapped to the top of my bags. This year I'd like to find a light weight jacket that provides some protection in case of the worst but that is a good bit cooler than my current Langlitz jacket that's perfect for year round riding in the Pacific North West.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Nor Cal
A textile mesh jacket, I have a HD Switch Back jacket with zip out panels and HD Classic Cruiser jacket with a wind/water proof removable liner both have armor pockets. I hardly wear my leather jacket any more.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Central Ohio
I just picked up a H-D Contention mesh jacket and I really like it. I also have a TourMaster Air Intake II that I really like. The TourMaster is a little sturdier and has armor as well as a zip out thermal liner for cooler days and a zip out rain liner for rainy days. It also has reflective piping which is nice at night or in a heavy rain.
Both are great choices.
mikebaby
Both are great choices.
mikebaby
Last edited by mikebaby; Jun 3, 2012 at 03:59 PM.
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Oregon
You might also consider a Kevlar shirt instead of another jacket. Good protection and also breathable. Read the reviews and make an informed decision and see if this would work for your application.
http://www.dragginjeans.com/ProductI...id=ACCESSORY_1
http://www.dragginjeans.com/ProductI...id=ACCESSORY_1
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: southern california
it's not really in the harley image sweet spot but i wear a joe rocket textile mesh with armor (without the back board). it's kept me cool thru 120 degree desert runs and, with the liner in and a fleece pullover, warm in 45 degree temps.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Rochester N.Y.
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
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Spokane Wa
I have a tourmaster draft jacket that I wear when it gets really warm. very cool while moving and fully armored. Not much for harley style but functional.
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