Protective Jacket

[jmckell]

Originally Posted by DaveAlvarado

Not as much as I should. I've got a leather jacket, forget the brand, for winter time and a Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh for the summer. I wish I'd worn the Phoenix on my last trip to OKC, got a nasty sunburn while trying to look cool. Thankfully I took a long-sleeve shirt and my full-face helmet with me on the trip, so I could cover up on the way back. Otherwise I'd look like a tomato right now.

How was the ride to OKC?

I would love to make that ride, not to long and not to short.

[Uncle B]

Originally Posted by jmckell

I have a Cortech GX Air jacket with inside liner and rain liner I just picked up.

I am surprised on how many riders I see without any protection (no helmet, jacket, boots)

I need to pick up a good pair of boots to wear while I ride.

Any suggestions?

Alpinestars Web GORE-TEX Boots are waterproof, breathable, and ready for every day of the year.
Features and Benefits
Protection
Molded plastic shinplate covered by a pressure-stamped leather section
Internal support provided by injection-molded plastic on the ankles
Internal heel counter
Internal toe counter layered under the leather
Alpinestars' exclusive vulcanized-compound sole with unique side-wrapping design
PU-injected shifter area
Rear reflective insert for increased visibility Comfort
Water-resistant full-grain leather upper

[JmalB]

Always

[jmckell]

Originally Posted by Uncle B

Alpinestars Web GORE-TEX Boots are waterproof, breathable, and ready for every day of the year.
Features and Benefits
Protection
Molded plastic shinplate covered by a pressure-stamped leather section
Internal support provided by injection-molded plastic on the ankles
Internal heel counter
Internal toe counter layered under the leather
Alpinestars' exclusive vulcanized-compound sole with unique side-wrapping design
PU-injected shifter area
Rear reflective insert for increased visibility Comfort
Water-resistant full-grain leather upper

Thanks

Time to do some shopping.

[wildwolf]

Originally Posted by Uncle B

[font=Book Antiqua][size=3]DOT approved Fulmer Modus / flip-face modular helmet.

I just bought their new M1 Modus for 2008 model year. That is the most comfortable full face/modular helmet I've ever tried on. A bit windy near the chin area, but fits my head wonderfully. All other helmets I have had to get an XL, but their L fit just fine.

Oh, and for the OP, I wore a Joe Rocket Alter Ego 1.0 last year. After a wreck, I replaced with a First Gear Mesh Tex 3.0. The Alter Ego was cooler on hot days.

[TTungett]

All the gear, all the time...Better safe than sorry...

[jmckell]

Originally Posted by TTungett

All the gear, all the time...Better safe than sorry...

I agree.

I am just now getting back into riding after not having a bike for over 13 years. I used to have a Honda Magna VF700 and a Ninja 600. Back then I was young and dumb and didn't even wear a helmet.

I feel that I am a little wiser in my older age and want to do things right.

[Danelzka]

get boots with 'oil resistant' soles. It will be stamped usually at the heel. Boots specifically for motor cycleing usually have this feature.

[scrimmer]

Originally Posted by TTungett

All the gear, all the time...Better safe than sorry...

[frostbitevinnie]

Originally Posted by Uncle B

Alpinestars Web GORE-TEX[SIZE=Internal heel counter
Internal toe counter layered under the leather
:

Do they have like an LED display showing how many toes and heels you have left??

[CheapBike]

I just bought this first gear Kilamanjaro. Looks great, can't wait to get a summer jacket on. It's already too warm for the leathers.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...aro_Air_Jacket

[Apertureguy]

Always.

I wear a great leather jacket when chilly, and then a pretty decent Mesh when it's warm out.

I always wear gloves, and long pants. One day I will buy a nice pair of riding pants.

[wildwolf]

Originally Posted by Danelzka

get boots with 'oil resistant' soles. It will be stamped usually at the heel. Boots specifically for motor cycleing usually have this feature.

Why? Slick is slick....I don't care what's stamped in them. My "alpine stars" motorcycle specific boots are stamped...and they're just as slick as anything else I've worn when on some slick surfaces.

[bluekat]

I wear a tourmaster flex jacket. It has a liner for warmth, and a removeable outershell that leaves it a mesh jacket. I usually wear a wool or fleece sweater for the warm layer instead of the liner. Then I can use the the sweater off bike as well.

Wore the mesh this weekend in 90 degree weather. It was warm, but not bad except at stops. I was on the back of my husband's bike that day. He kept having me dump water down his back...auto cooling system

kari