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 

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

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

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.   

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.  

I have been looking for jackets as well, check out the Alpinestar Helius, or the Dainese Laguna Seca, or Dainese Air pelle

on the dainese site, make sure you look through the colors, the air pelle is lame in black, but with white stripes its ok

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 

Quote from: yuu on March 19, 2010, 04:42:40 AM
I'll give you $25.. it'll probably fit my dog 

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

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

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