My jacket dilemma
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Road Warrior
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From: South Carolina-First to secede and hopefully the next.
My jacket dilemma
Well, the wife and I went for a ride today and I decided I was going to "safety up". Helmet, gloves, and jacket. Always wear boots, so I figured I'm good to go. The jacket is an old BMW Kalahari jacket that flows air well and has hard armor in the usual places. I've worn it on the BMW I had without any problems.
I made it 5 miles. Behind the fairing and lowers I was getting almost no air flow through the jacket. So after a quick stop to stuff it in a saddlebag, we were off once again.
I like the idea of an armored jacket, but I gotta keep my cool. Summer in SC can be a brutal combination of heat and humidity. Today's temp was mid/upper 70s and bright sun.
I'm open for suggestions. I like my FXRG but that's too much for summer. If I could find a summer jacket that's as good as that one is for the rest of the year I think I'd be good to go.
Anybody got a suggestion???
One good thing, the BMW Airwave gloves are excellent. Comfortwise it's almost like not having gloves on.
I made it 5 miles. Behind the fairing and lowers I was getting almost no air flow through the jacket. So after a quick stop to stuff it in a saddlebag, we were off once again.
I like the idea of an armored jacket, but I gotta keep my cool. Summer in SC can be a brutal combination of heat and humidity. Today's temp was mid/upper 70s and bright sun.
I'm open for suggestions. I like my FXRG but that's too much for summer. If I could find a summer jacket that's as good as that one is for the rest of the year I think I'd be good to go.
Anybody got a suggestion???
One good thing, the BMW Airwave gloves are excellent. Comfortwise it's almost like not having gloves on.
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I use a FXRG for when it's needed but your right way to much Jacket for eastcoast.
What I got was the Harley Mesh Jacket. It has a zipout Waterproof Hoody I keep on the Bike for when I need it, Armour , and pockets for coolers (I have never needed them yet). I haven't gone down on it but it has to be way better then just a sleeved shirt and it gets great airflow with just a T under it.
What I got was the Harley Mesh Jacket. It has a zipout Waterproof Hoody I keep on the Bike for when I need it, Armour , and pockets for coolers (I have never needed them yet). I haven't gone down on it but it has to be way better then just a sleeved shirt and it gets great airflow with just a T under it.
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If you dont want to dump the riding jacket go with mesh. I have a ballistic nylon Belstaff with vents on the front, back & arms and it gets too hot even behind a QD windshield.
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I'm thinking this:
http://www.bohnarmor.com/catalog/pro....php?prod=BGSA
under a shirt. A long sleeve silk shirt would be just about perfect.
http://www.bohnarmor.com/catalog/pro....php?prod=BGSA
under a shirt. A long sleeve silk shirt would be just about perfect.
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I have the HD switchback- best jacket I've ever owned. ( well, two...I have one in Lg and one in XL)
hot/cold/dry/wet etc.
jacket has solid heavy ballistic nylon on the outer arms, shoulders, top of chest and back- the lower section and inner arms is mesh.
solid panels zip in place to make the whole jacket solid.
some also come with an inner rain liner
armor if you want it, reflective stuff, good pockets etc.
they come in a few versions, the lighter grey is more flexible than the black.
check ebay they usually go for about $175 from private parties
this jacket works well for me from 50ş to 110ş
Mike
hot/cold/dry/wet etc.
jacket has solid heavy ballistic nylon on the outer arms, shoulders, top of chest and back- the lower section and inner arms is mesh.
solid panels zip in place to make the whole jacket solid.
some also come with an inner rain liner
armor if you want it, reflective stuff, good pockets etc.
they come in a few versions, the lighter grey is more flexible than the black.
check ebay they usually go for about $175 from private parties
this jacket works well for me from 50ş to 110ş
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; May 26, 2013 at 11:15 PM.
