Warm Weather Jackets

blowndodge · 05-21-2008, 01:59 PM

Ok. Summer is coming and the Regionals awaits! I'm still looking for a very reflective jacket that is made for extreme warm climates. Like going across the desert when it's over 100.

For those that have them, what are you wearing and how is it working out? I've heard us talk about jackets that construction workers wear that hold water as well.

Just trying to make sure I'm prepared for Mesquite!

thanks,

**Top Cat** · 05-21-2008, 02:15 PM

Hey BD, I don't ride in the desert but it gets hot here in the summer. Humid as hell also.
I bought a TourMaster Intake jacket last year. It has a mesh outer shell with removable armor in the elbows, shoulders and back. It has a zip in liner for wet weather and a zip in liner for cold weather. You can wear then all at the same time or each seperatly. I like it a lot. It flows a lot of air in hot weather while wearing just the mesh outershell.
That being said, if I was going to buy one this year I would go for the new TourMaster Flex 2 jacket. It is baisicly the same thing I have except the wet weather part is not a liner. It goes on OVER the rest of the jacket. Much more convienet in my opinion.

redeye · 05-21-2008, 02:20 PM

http://www.thehelmetsource.com/motorcycle-leathers.htm

I wear the $89.00 Field Sheer mesh jacket here in Sacramento. What ever you decide, check out The Helmet Source for pricing. At the bottom of their page there is a coupon code for $10.00 off the price & FREE shipping. -Rich

dogdoc · 05-21-2008, 02:22 PM

TC i think Tourmaster is discontinuing the one you bought so hence the new name. Looked like a quality jacket but I hear still hot over 90 degrees.

lw · 05-21-2008, 02:24 PM

I'm looking at this one in the silver.

http://www.vansonleathers.com/produc...ackets/vx3.htm

dogdoc · 05-21-2008, 02:35 PM

Now thats one COOL mesh jacket LW

**Top Cat** · 05-21-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

TC i think Tourmaster is discontinuing the one you bought so hence the new name. Looked like a quality jacket but I hear still hot over 90 degrees.

That could be doc, I can't see anyone buying the one I got when the new version is more convinient to use.
I'm not sure anything with any kind of protection is going to keep you cool in real hot weather.

dogdoc · 05-21-2008, 03:15 PM

very true. It was 101 yesterday here so not great riding weather.

bobzinger · 05-21-2008, 03:23 PM

I have a Hein Gerike mesh and a Joe Rocket Phoenix. I like them both OK. My favorite is the First Gear Mesh-Tex which is what my wife wears.

The Joe Rocket is on sale...
http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/m...le_jacket.html

nighthawk700 · 05-21-2008, 03:28 PM

I like my Brosh Ultra K jacket from Tel Aviv. The material breathes well and holds the armor in place. (haven't crash tested it, hope not to!) ;-)

05-21-2008, 04:11 PM

I wear the Joe Rocket SantaFe & It's held up very well. It's basically black though. Still I like the perforated leather arms with mesh body for a good balance of venting and protection.

The armor is pretty good quality too.

05-21-2008, 04:14 PM

This one would be nice in silver or white, and the price is really good too.
http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/m...le_jacket.html

cactusjack · 05-21-2008, 05:08 PM

BD - Ever cook a pot roast or turkey in one of those plastic oven bags? ...you get the idea.

It was 109 when I was riding home from work yesterday. Wearing a jacket of any kind would just make it even more unbearable.

Nice jacket at newenough, no grey in my size. That's the story of my life. I can find everything in my size in black.

ponch · 05-21-2008, 07:17 PM

Mesh jacket? Don't get me started. I have been waiting for over 7 weeks for my leather jacket from Jammin Leather in SC. Their first excuse was it was back ordered, then it was the myrtle beach bike rally. Be glad if you can buy off the rack. Generally, I can't. Too big, too long of arms and torso. If anyone knows where you can buy leather for tall AND big, let me know. I take a 60L in blazer. My shirts are 21-39/40 tall. You get the idea.

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lw · 05-21-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

BD -story of my life. I can find everything in my size in black.

I hear ya CJ. You can get kid's clothes anywhere but you have to shop around for Men's clothes.

05-21-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Warm Weather Jackets Ok. Summer is coming and the Regionals awaits! I'm still looking for a very reflective jacket that is made for extreme warm climates. Like going across the desert when it's over 100. For those that have them, what are you wearing and how is it working out? I've heard us talk about jackets that construction workers wear that hold water as well. Just trying to make sure I'm prepared for Mesquite! thanks, __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-21-2008, 02:15 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Warm Weather Jackets Hey BD, I don't ride in the desert but it gets hot here in the summer. Humid as hell also. I bought a TourMaster Intake jacket last year. It has a mesh outer shell with removable armor in the elbows, shoulders and back. It has a zip in liner for wet weather and a zip in liner for cold weather. You can wear then all at the same time or each seperatly. I like it a lot. It flows a lot of air in hot weather while wearing just the mesh outershell. That being said, if I was going to buy one this year I would go for the new TourMaster Flex 2 jacket. It is baisicly the same thing I have except the wet weather part is not a liner. It goes on OVER the rest of the jacket. Much more convienet in my opinion. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-21-2008, 02:20 PM	#3
redeye Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocklin California Posts: 777	Warm Weather Jackets http://www.thehelmetsource.com/motorcycle-leathers.htm I wear the $89.00 Field Sheer mesh jacket here in Sacramento. What ever you decide, check out The Helmet Source for pricing. At the bottom of their page there is a coupon code for $10.00 off the price & FREE shipping. -Rich
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05-21-2008, 02:22 PM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Warm Weather Jackets TC i think Tourmaster is discontinuing the one you bought so hence the new name. Looked like a quality jacket but I hear still hot over 90 degrees.
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05-21-2008, 02:24 PM	#5
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Warm Weather Jackets I'm looking at this one in the silver. http://www.vansonleathers.com/produc...ackets/vx3.htm Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-21-2008, 02:35 PM	#6
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Warm Weather Jackets Now thats one COOL mesh jacket LW
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05-21-2008, 03:15 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Warm Weather Jackets very true. It was 101 yesterday here so not great riding weather.
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05-21-2008, 03:23 PM	#9
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Warm Weather Jackets I have a Hein Gerike mesh and a Joe Rocket Phoenix. I like them both OK. My favorite is the First Gear Mesh-Tex which is what my wife wears. The Joe Rocket is on sale... http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/m...le_jacket.html __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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05-21-2008, 03:28 PM	#10
nighthawk700 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Farifax, VA Posts: 198	Warm Weather Jackets I like my Brosh Ultra K jacket from Tel Aviv. The material breathes well and holds the armor in place. (haven't crash tested it, hope not to!) ;-)
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05-21-2008, 04:11 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Warm Weather Jackets I wear the Joe Rocket SantaFe & It's held up very well. It's basically black though. Still I like the perforated leather arms with mesh body for a good balance of venting and protection. The armor is pretty good quality too.
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05-21-2008, 04:14 PM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	Warm Weather Jackets This one would be nice in silver or white, and the price is really good too. http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/m...le_jacket.html
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05-21-2008, 05:08 PM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Warm Weather Jackets BD - Ever cook a pot roast or turkey in one of those plastic oven bags? ...you get the idea. It was 109 when I was riding home from work yesterday. Wearing a jacket of any kind would just make it even more unbearable. Nice jacket at newenough, no grey in my size. That's the story of my life. I can find everything in my size in black. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-21-2008, 07:17 PM	#14
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Warm Weather Jackets Mesh jacket? Don't get me started. I have been waiting for over 7 weeks for my leather jacket from Jammin Leather in SC. Their first excuse was it was back ordered, then it was the myrtle beach bike rally. Be glad if you can buy off the rack. Generally, I can't. Too big, too long of arms and torso. If anyone knows where you can buy leather for tall AND big, let me know. I take a 60L in blazer. My shirts are 21-39/40 tall. You get the idea. :(" title="" border="0"/> __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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