Hi all. I am looking to upgrade my summer jacket from textile to leather. Does anyone have an recommendations? I would like the jacket to be somewhat visible so I would like to avoid jackets that are all black. I would like it to be somewhat reasonably priced (between $300-$500). Since it will be my summer jacket I would like it to have good ventilation, ce shoulder, elbow pads and at least a spot for a ce back pad. Any input would be great. I don't need it right away because I have a non perforated jacket that should get me through the next couple months.
Thanks,
Jim :D
Have a look at this jacket. About $350 or so. If you get the black ones, the price is quite a bit cheaper.
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2012 (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2012)
If you scroll down a bit there's a 10 minute video review on the jacket. Been hearing good things about it and will likely grab one in the next few weeks for myself.
If you want a more retro look - look at Tourmasters Coaster II air. The sir is the perforated version. I've got the non perfed version, and it's a pretty good jacket. Also, it's only around $200.
In the 'not all black' camp, though higher than your budget theres Ducati jackets of sevral descriptions or their Dianese counterparts
Quote from: Schnooble on March 15, 2010, 05:42:11 PM
Have a look at this jacket. About $350 or so. If you get the black ones, the price is quite a bit cheaper.
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2012 (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2012)
If you scroll down a bit there's a 10 minute video review on the jacket. Been hearing good things about it and will likely grab one in the next few weeks for myself.
They offer a 10% discount on this jacket if you ride a bike with a chromed, stretched swingarm.
[cheeky]
Quote from: pompetta on March 16, 2010, 03:58:17 AM
They offer a 10% discount on this jacket if you ride a bike with a chromed, stretched swingarm.
[laugh]
I have been looking for jackets as well, check out the Alpinestar Helius(http://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0014/8868/Alpinestars_Helius_Leather_Jacket_zoom.jpg), or the Dainese Laguna Seca,(http://www.motorcycleobsession.com/leathers/dainese/laguna-seca-white-large.jpg) or Dainese Air pelle (http://www.dainese.com/media/catalog/product/cache/209/front_image/450x560/8a02aedcaf38ad3a98187ab0a1dede95/1/5/1533611_622_F.png)
on the dainese site, make sure you look through the colors, the air pelle is lame in black, but with white stripes its ok
[cheeky]
Hunt around for the Legua Seca too - it's not part of the current line, so a lot of places have close out prices on it.
Quote from: yuu on March 18, 2010, 08:39:02 AM
Hunt around for the Legua Seca too - it's not part of the current line, so a lot of places have close out prices on it.
yep!
they have that scorpion Stinger jacket for $145+12shipping credit on New Enough. Im about to pull the trigger on it, except i still have my joe rocket that no one wants to buy at $50 bucks
I'll give you $25.. it'll probably fit my dog ;D
Quote from: yuu on March 19, 2010, 04:42:40 AM
I'll give you $25.. it'll probably fit my dog ;D
It dont doubt it. :( stupid jacket.
Being a cheap mofo, I avoided the Italian skins. I first bought a Cortech, but the zipper broke after the 5th ride. I ended up buying a Fieldsheer Razor for $160 from Motorcycle Closeouts. CE armor all around, very good ventilation (has a removable liner).
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/leather+motorcycle+jackets/fieldsheer_razor+perforated+leather+jacket (http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/leather+motorcycle+jackets/fieldsheer_razor+perforated+leather+jacket)
What size are you looking for ?
Dolph :)
I love my Vanson Mark 2 Perforated jacket. Worth every penny:
http://www.vansonleathers.com/dw/prod/jacket/csv2.html (http://www.vansonleathers.com/dw/prod/jacket/csv2.html)
Flows an unbelievable amount of air. Under 60F and it is downright cold.
Do you have a rough idea of what size you are looking for? I currently have the Laguna Seca on clearance for $314.00.
Dianese size 54. What color is the jacket?
Jim ;D
Quote from: jsd2 on March 26, 2010, 01:43:49 PM
Dianese size 54. What color is the jacket?
Jim ;D
I'm afraid all I have left in 54 is the white/black.
+1 Vanson owned mine for years love it
Thanks for the help everyone. I got a good deal on a Alpinestars Stage Perforated Jacket. I will use that for now. Seems like a decent jacket and it was only $229. That is cheaper than my textile jacket that I got when I bought my Monster. I also got a CE back protector for the jacket.
Jim :)
Johnsons Leather in San Francisco makes a really good perf'd jacket with t-pro 100 joule armor and an optional level 2 back protector. He can customize pretty much anything about the jacket as well. I love mine, and have also had 2 vansons (cut too large for me) and 2 alpinestars (quality wasnt awesome).