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jmckell · 05-12-2008, 08:12 PM

How many of you wear a protective jacket (Joe Rocket, Alpinestar, etc) when you ride?

Navy_p503 · 05-12-2008, 08:27 PM

Always, I have a Joe Rocket leather and a Cortech synthetic.

Jay313 · 05-12-2008, 08:35 PM

Always. I have an Olympia mesh synthetic with a removable liner for cold days.

Uncle B · 05-12-2008, 08:42 PM

My Motorcycle Gear { September 23, 2007} updated 03/24/2008

DOT approved Fulmer Modus / flip-face modular helmet.

Joe Rocket Phoenix 4.0 Jacket {color yellow/black/white,} with
Free-air, poly/mesh shell
Removable waterproof liner
C.E. rated protectors in shoulders and elbows
Removable spine pad with pocket for optional C.E. spine protector
Elastic sleeve adjusters
Sure Fit adjustable waistband
Zippers for optional Sahara vest
8in zipper for pant attachment
Reflective stripe
Pocket for audio device with port for wire
Pocket for face shield storage

Gloves /leather

FirstGear HT OVERPANTS 2.0 {over blue jeans}
100% waterproof 330 denier Hypertex™
Removable, zip-out, insulated liner
Waterproof, breathable membrane
Removable Temperfoam knee and hip armor
10” (ZIPS™) jacket attachment system includes
Heavy-duty, full-length, 2-way, leg zippers
for easy on and off matching, sew-in zipper for your pants
Heat-resistant material from knee to ankle
Spandex waist and adjustable side tabs

Boots: 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

frostbitevinnie · 05-12-2008, 09:17 PM

Icon Pursuit, ATGATT!!!

diamond_jim · 05-12-2008, 09:33 PM

Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0

henc90t · 05-12-2008, 09:52 PM

Tour Master Intake, chaps, over ankle (steel toed) boots. HELMET!
Don't leave home without your stuff.

geoffsimpson · 05-12-2008, 09:54 PM

First gear leather...always

tricker · 05-12-2008, 09:57 PM

replaced leather jacket with olympia jacket.. glad i finally got around to that upgrade..

jmckell · 05-12-2008, 10:05 PM

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?

SNAFU · 05-13-2008, 12:10 AM

Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Perforated. Joe Rocket Rio on really hot days.

tallannie · 05-13-2008, 04:27 AM

Always, always, always...
I have a custom leather jacket...and a Cortech mesh for really hot days....

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmckell

How many of you wear a protective jacket (Joe Rocket, Alpinestar, etc) when you ride?

05HDRAM · 05-13-2008, 05:57 AM

I was getting in a bad habit of not wearing a jacket on hot days, so I bought a FirstGear Mesh-Tex 3.0. I can't believe how much air flows through this jacket. I got a Silver one hoping it would not absorb as much heat.

KROW · 05-13-2008, 06:03 AM

Just in the process of buying me new bike. Should be edlivered today!! The guy at the dealer suggested Joe Rocket "Alter Ego" jackets for us because of their flexibiity - can zip out all sortsa of panels to allow air flow, has rain liner, when zipped up seems fairly warm for cooler days. At the same time, arms, back, etc have protective elements. Anybody else have or know of this model jacket? Wondering if we were steered right by the saleman (got a good price on same with the bike purchase).
Keith

henc90t · 05-13-2008, 06:55 AM

Krow
My Tourmaster Intake has a rain liner and an insulated liner that has taken me down to 18%. While my eyeballs started to freeze I was fine. They all come out for the hot days.

BEK · 05-13-2008, 08:13 AM

Cortech perforated leather 60 deg F to 90

NCxM50 · 05-13-2008, 08:56 AM

MotoGP Textile 3-2-1. I ALWAYS ride with it on.

Traconite · 05-13-2008, 09:27 AM

None west leather jacket, leather chaps, boots, and helmet.

DaveAlvarado · 05-13-2008, 11:51 AM

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.

Cirquerider · 05-13-2008, 11:54 AM

Olympia AirGlide 2 mesh tech with liner has worked for most touring. I have a Cortech Coaster Air leather jacket with liner that is much heavier. It looks much cooler, but is too hot in summer. Great for evening cruising. Both are CE armored.

05-12-2008, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmckell Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '05 Suzuki M50 Blk Location: DFW, TX Posts: 164	Protective Jacket How many of you wear a protective jacket (Joe Rocket, Alpinestar, etc) when you ride?

05-12-2008, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Navy_p503 Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 94 Yamaha YZ 250, 2000 Suzuki Bandit 600s Location: Fort Collins, Co Posts: 461	Always, I have a Joe Rocket leather and a Cortech synthetic. __________________ 2003 Mazda Protege 5 navy_p503@hotmail.com

05-12-2008, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Uncle B M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 3,711	My Motorcycle Gear { September 23, 2007} updated 03/24/2008 DOT approved Fulmer Modus / flip-face modular helmet. Joe Rocket Phoenix 4.0 Jacket {color yellow/black/white,} with Free-air, poly/mesh shell Removable waterproof liner C.E. rated protectors in shoulders and elbows Removable spine pad with pocket for optional C.E. spine protector Elastic sleeve adjusters Sure Fit adjustable waistband Zippers for optional Sahara vest 8in zipper for pant attachment Reflective stripe Pocket for audio device with port for wire Pocket for face shield storage Gloves /leather FirstGear HT OVERPANTS 2.0 {over blue jeans} 100% waterproof 330 denier Hypertex™ Removable, zip-out, insulated liner Waterproof, breathable membrane Removable Temperfoam knee and hip armor 10” (ZIPS™) jacket attachment system includes Heavy-duty, full-length, 2-way, leg zippers for easy on and off matching, sew-in zipper for your pants Heat-resistant material from knee to ankle Spandex waist and adjustable side tabs Boots: 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 __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

05-12-2008, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,328	Icon Pursuit, ATGATT!!! __________________ You may add 5 tag(s) to this thread.

05-12-2008, 09:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
geoffsimpson In The Zone Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Prince George BC Posts: 2,702	First gear leather...always __________________ It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Tank Trim * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Thunder MFG Pro Series HyperCharger en-route

05-12-2008, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jay313 Ditch Magnet Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Limited Location: Dallas Posts: 158	Always. I have an Olympia mesh synthetic with a removable liner for cold days.

05-12-2008, 09:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
diamond_jim Macho, Macho Man! Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: Rolling Thunder Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 2,764	Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0

05-12-2008, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
henc90t Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 C90T Black (because black is faster) Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 36	Tour Master Intake, chaps, over ankle (steel toed) boots. HELMET! Don't leave home without your stuff.

05-12-2008, 09:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
tricker M-J Member of the Month! Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,481	replaced leather jacket with olympia jacket.. glad i finally got around to that upgrade.. __________________ Are you nucking futs! Last edited by tricker; 05-13-2008 at 05:59 AM.

05-12-2008, 10:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
jmckell Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '05 Suzuki M50 Blk Location: DFW, TX Posts: 164	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?

05-13-2008, 12:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
SNAFU Want's A New Title Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,525	Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Perforated. Joe Rocket Rio on really hot days. __________________

05-13-2008, 05:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
05HDRAM Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 397	I was getting in a bad habit of not wearing a jacket on hot days, so I bought a FirstGear Mesh-Tex 3.0. I can't believe how much air flows through this jacket. I got a Silver one hoping it would not absorb as much heat.

05-13-2008, 06:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
KROW In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2008 C90SE Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 125	Just in the process of buying me new bike. Should be edlivered today!! The guy at the dealer suggested Joe Rocket "Alter Ego" jackets for us because of their flexibiity - can zip out all sortsa of panels to allow air flow, has rain liner, when zipped up seems fairly warm for cooler days. At the same time, arms, back, etc have protective elements. Anybody else have or know of this model jacket? Wondering if we were steered right by the saleman (got a good price on same with the bike purchase). Keith

05-13-2008, 06:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
henc90t Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 C90T Black (because black is faster) Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 36	Krow My Tourmaster Intake has a rain liner and an insulated liner that has taken me down to 18%. While my eyeballs started to freeze I was fine. They all come out for the hot days.

05-13-2008, 08:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
BEK Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 06 Gray M50 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 43	Cortech perforated leather 60 deg F to 90

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05-13-2008, 08:56 AM	#17 (permalink)
NCxM50 In Training Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: Silver '06 M50 Location: NE NC Posts: 135	MotoGP Textile 3-2-1. I ALWAYS ride with it on.

05-13-2008, 09:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
Traconite Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Vento Rebellian Location: El Salvador Posts: 47	None west leather jacket, leather chaps, boots, and helmet. __________________ Traconite

05-13-2008, 11:51 AM	#19 (permalink)
DaveAlvarado Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 480	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. __________________ Current Mods/Accessories: TourMaster Cruiser II XL Box saddlebags, OEM saddlebag brackets, OEM short sissy bar, MC Enterprises engine guard, Mustang Vintage Wide Touring seat, Kuryakyn Dually Iso highway pegs + Longhorn mounts, Highway Hawk floorboards, Memphis Shades Big Shot windshield Upcoming:Tsukayu Corner hard bags

05-13-2008, 11:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cirquerider Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '06 Boulevard C90 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 45	Olympia AirGlide 2 mesh tech with liner has worked for most touring. I have a Cortech Coaster Air leather jacket with liner that is much heavier. It looks much cooler, but is too hot in summer. Great for evening cruising. Both are CE armored.

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