All Season Jacket
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 727
Likes: 1
From: Silverdale, WA
I have a breathable and vented Feildsheer jacket, going on its 7th season, still waterproof, zero leaks, comes with removable liner and was under $200 and worth it. A good waterproof jacket with a liner isn't gonna be 4 season though, at least none I have tried are.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 934
Likes: 0
From: PNW, USA
I bought the Harley Switchback jacket. It says water-resistant but I rode thru level 5 thunderstorms with my iphone in the top pocket and not a drop. I very rarely wear any rain-pants. I bought the jacket big enough that I can change under-layers based on the warmth I'm looking for.
I also carry rain gear since its so small and light. At most just use the pants because the jacket is enough - I know I live in sunny (NOT!) Portland Oregon
+1, had one from a while now and that is a really great product!
Living in Belgium where weather is ... let say "variable" these jackets with their remoovable liner and venting possibilities are the best I ever buy.
Sorry for my English
Living in Belgium where weather is ... let say "variable" these jackets with their remoovable liner and venting possibilities are the best I ever buy.
Sorry for my English
Last edited by gunnyBob; Apr 16, 2013 at 01:17 AM.
Novice
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Texas
+2 for the Tourmaster Air Intake. I have the third edition and it has been an awesome jacket! Rode it all summer in temps up to around 85 and then also rode it snowmobiling during winter with no problems getting cold at all. Really is an awesome all around all season jacket.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,416
Likes: 11
From: Lorton, VA
Tourmaster Flex 3 good all year long for about $200. Had mine (Flex 2, earlier model) for 4 years now and still going strong.
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/prod...ctid=358&cat=3
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/prod...ctid=358&cat=3
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 938
Likes: 22
Check Revzilla
they have great reviews on all types of jackets and pants, not just HD branded
they have great prices as well.
Personally I like Revitt if I'm touring.
Klim also makes goretex stuff that is great quality.
None of its cheap, but neither is all this chrome crap we put on our bikes and I like to be comfortable.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle-jackets
they have great reviews on all types of jackets and pants, not just HD branded
they have great prices as well.
Personally I like Revitt if I'm touring.
Klim also makes goretex stuff that is great quality.
None of its cheap, but neither is all this chrome crap we put on our bikes and I like to be comfortable.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle-jackets
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 494
Likes: 1
From: Music City, USA
5 - 6 years ago I purchased a H-D "Authority" jacket. It is far and away the most functional jacket I own (I have 3 others).
From the Rockies to Fla; from snow & sleet to 70+ degree weather, this is my go to jacket by far.
From the Rockies to Fla; from snow & sleet to 70+ degree weather, this is my go to jacket by far.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 910
Likes: 115
From: Elk Mound, WI
Thanks for all the replies gentleman. I'm actually leaning toward an HD jacket and really for no other reason than I don't have a single piece of clothing with HD on it. I'd like to have at least one thing. I'd have T-shirts and whatnot but dealers want a a crazy amount of cash just for a t-shirt and most of the time their dumb looking logos are across the back of them. I'm leaning toward the FXRG Textile (98378-12VM). It looks like exactly what I'm looking for and appears very versitile with regards to all season riding. The reviews are pretty good for it. I'll make a final decision soon.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Weldon Spring, MO
I bought the Harley Switchback jacket. It says water-resistant but I rode thru level 5 thunderstorms with my iphone in the top pocket and not a drop. I very rarely wear any rain-pants. I bought the jacket big enough that I can change under-layers based on the warmth I'm looking for.