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Ducati tricolore jacket

Started by MostroS2R, March 23, 2009, 05:38:19 AM

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MostroS2R

Anybody have one, how is it? I'm thinking of buying it but was wondering how it did in cooler temps.
Rocco
07 S2R

geoffduc

Do you mean the all leather or the half leather, half fabric?

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2015 scrambler FT
2009 monster 1100s

MostroS2R

Rocco
07 S2R

swampduc

I've got that jacket. As far as quality and warmth (I too bought it as a cold weather jacket), it's very good. The fabric keeps it a little lighter than a full leather winter jacket, which is nice. The only problem is that it fits big. I wear a US 44 in most Dainese jackets. The Tricolore I have, which is of course not made by Dainese, is a L and fits me too big. The size chart I looked at when ordering it was way off. So I wore the jacket about half a dozen times and it now just sits in my closet (bought it in 10/08). If you want it, pm me.
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MostroS2R

I'm not a big guy and found the large too tight. I tried the XL and found that it fit perfectly.
Rocco
07 S2R

geoffduc


I'm not that big and i found the XL fits perfectly. I bought it last summer and used it without the liner and it was great, but when winter came i put the liner in and used it over the christmas holiday while i put 420miles on an 1100s monster for my local ducati store which is now their demo bike. It got quite cold and i can report that i felt warm and cosy. Hope this helps  [thumbsup]

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2015 scrambler FT
2009 monster 1100s

swampduc

I'm about 5'9" and 150 lbs. if that helps - L was too loose on me even with the liner in and a (thin) sweater. I like my gear pretty snug though.
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Desmostro

I bought that jacket. It was crap.
2 of the seams broke around the shoulders. Mine could have been a fluke, but I was amazed at how badly it was put together. It would not have survived a bad crash IMO. I went full leather after that.

If you're stuck on this one, I would go to a shop and look at the seams of the shell etc. inside and make sure you know what you're getting.
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room

scduc

I bought one. I like it. Fits good. I ride at temps in the low 40's and with the liner, I'm ok for at least 1 hour. My one complaint is that the area in front of the neck gets alittle tight when snapped. Feels like it wants to choke me. My previous jacket was 100% nylon or something like that. When I had my accident, it got cut up pretty bad (50+ stitches in my arm pit) I vowed to never wear anything but leather. Even though it is not 100% leather, I do feel safer. I thought I wanted brand specific, Now I'm not so sure. I think my next will be a full leather A*'s. P.S. Wish I had a Tricolor to match.
08' S2R 1K   That was close  damn near lost a $400 hand cart.

MostroS2R

Are they worth the extra $$ over a joe rocket leather jacket???
Rocco
07 S2R

sugarcrook

That's my everyday jacket and I've been happy with it.  I cut the logo off of the back and haven't had a problem with it.  But since I wear it a lot, it's starting to fray a bit around the main zipper. 

Actually, I can sell you one, slightly used.  ;D
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2008 BMW K1200GT (Traded)
2007 Ducati Monster 695 (Sold)

Monstermash

Quote from: MostroS2R on March 24, 2009, 07:09:59 AM
Are they worth the extra $$ over a joe rocket leather jacket???

Please tell me you kidding.

Almost anything is better than a Joe Rocket. I had a friend who tipped his bike over in his driveway and landed on his elbow. He was wearing a Joe Rocket and the seam completely failed where it hit the pavement at exactly 0 MPH.

At the time I was still wearing Joe Rocket and Icon and after that I made the switch. This thing about riding gear is that usually the more it costs, the better it is.

A Dainese, Vanson, Furygan, or any of the other more expensive jackets is going to protect you far better than anything Joe Rocket makes.
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ghosthound

Of course protection is very important... but you forgot to mention that higher end gear will typically fit and feel better... The leather will be of higher quality and more supple. 

duclvr

Quote from: Monstermash on March 24, 2009, 08:25:50 PM
Almost anything is better than a Joe Rocket. I had a friend who tipped his bike over in his driveway and landed on his elbow. He was wearing a Joe Rocket and the seam completely failed where it hit the pavement at exactly 0 MPH.

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MostroS2R

Thanks guys, I'll spend the extra $$ and get a good jacket.
Rocco
07 S2R