Summer Jackets

[HICKORY]

I never wore a jacket in the warmer months but I quess I am getting older and hopefully wiser. The riders that do wear a warm weather jacket what do you recommend? I am open to any and all suggestions.

[bluestratos]

I wear a reflective mesh jacket in the summer, it has a jip out line so it does double duty if cools at night. I has all the pads necessary for protection but allows the maximum cooling short of no coat. When it gets over 80 even that is too much for me, I am from the north coast we seldom see temps over 75. When I travel in Nevada and the likes I travel without it at lower speeds.

Regards,

Randy

[spyder-dude]

I wear the Tourmaster Intake 2 jacket all year. I have ridden in 20 degree weather up to 108 degree weather. It has the outside textile jacket with protection where you need it along with a rain liner and insulated liner.

http://tourmaster.com/xcart/catalog/...t-p-269_3.html

I have had one of these jackets for 4 years now and absolutely love it!

Revzilla.com has them for $179 with free shipping.

[boborgera]

Firstgear mesh jacket, With armor, I've been using the same jacket since 1999, Once you get to 50 +mph and the temps are under 60 degrees the air going though the mesh actually cools you too much, But when the temps are 80/90/100, there the greatest thing since the invention of ice.

[HICKORY]

I will check those jackets out. I have a Firstgear Kilimanjaro jacket for the winter months. I wore it the other day in 79 degree weather and I was burning up.

Spyder-dude be carefull on Hwy 81 the tractor trailers between Radford and Staunton are crazy.

[MikeinGA]

I never wore a jacket in the warmer months but I quess I am getting older and hopefully wiser. The riders that do wear a warm weather jacket what do you recommend? I am open to any and all suggestions.

My wife and I wear FirstGear jackets and they keep us cool in the hot Georgia summers and dry when it rains.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ex-Jacket.aspx


Mike

[BajaRon]

I wear the Mesh-Tex jacket from 1st Gear. Great cooling, light weight, great armor and I think they look great too! There are plenty of choices in the Mesh jacket arena. That's because they really do work well.

[ARtraveler]

For when its hot (high 60 and up) I have a mesh jacket. I also have a very nice perforated leather jacket from First gear--I do not believe they make that model any more.

[Ga Blue Knight]

I always wear first gear mesh jacket and mesh pants over shorts and with the armor in the jacket and pants i am pretty well protected and as cool as the weather will allow.

[tbulens]

I just ordered Tourmaster Intake 2 jacket. Reviews seemed to be pretty good. Thanks for the info.

[NancysToy]

We wear FirstGear mesh. There are several other good brands.

[Smokinspyder]

I have 2 joe rocket mesh jackets I wear when its hot out .. padding and all the misc stuff on it. But im sure all the mesh jackets are similar in design and protection .

[HICKORY]

Are there any recomendation on where to pick up a First gears mesh jacket. You guys always find deals and I would like to support the forum if there is someone who is selling one. I know there are lot on the internet but just looking for input.

[spyder-dude]

Here is a couple of good places:

Revzilla is my favorite place....as they have a great return policy and also give you zillacash for future purchases.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/f...esh-tex-jacket

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/me..._content=63950

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ex-Jacket.aspx

[Bob Denman]

Personally I think that if I wore Mesh; I'd scare people off the streets!

[mowin]

Personally I think that if I wore Mesh; I'd scare people off the streets!

[Marker]

I wear Joe Rocket Mesh Jacket ,it has a zip out water resistant liner for wet and cool rides http://www.joerocketcanada.com/en/ca...a-326cdb6e0400. My wife has a Joe Rocket High Viz Alter Ego 11 jacket and pants the panels zip off to reveal an all mesh jacket or you can just zip out the liners as you get warm its all around great outfit http://www.joerocketcanada.com/en/ca...a-57dfbd2f767c

[Specialk209]

go to www.leatherup.com best deals ever!!!!!!

[Yol Bolsun]

First Gear Mesh Tex. With zip-out rain liner. Love it, ours are in the Day-Glo. If ANYBODY HITS US, They meant to.

[BajaRon]

If you're looking for a Firstgear Mesh Jacket (All Sizes) this is what I can do. These are delivered prices to 48 US States. I can ship Worldwide but shipping cost will vary.

Mesh-Tex - $146.00
http://www.firstgear-usa.com/Mesh/CSSMeshTEXJacket.html

Rush Mesh - $154.00
http://www.firstgear-usa.com/Mesh/CS...eshJacket.html

Womens Contour Mesh - $146.00
http://www.firstgear-usa.com/Mesh/CS...eshJacket.html

I have 1 Mesh-Tex 3.0 Men's XL-Tall Red/Black jacket left for $109.00

[arntufun]

I wear a t-shirt. Where I'm from, when it's hot out you don't wear a jacket.

[Bob Denman]

While I understand your logic; what does your wisdom have to say about the unexpected???

[Mr. White]

I always wear my Joe Rocket mesh in the summer, but it does not get very warm here...never over 105...well once in a while it does....

[Bob Denman]

I always wear my Joe Rocket mesh in the summer, but it does not get very warm here...never over 105...well once in a while it does....

I've got to go change my shirt after reading that!

To me; "Hot" is anything over about 80...
The Missus and I like ryding when the temperatures are in the... WHATEVERS!! we'll ryde while we can!

[NancysToy]

If you are riding in the sun, a mesh jacket is actually cooler than a t-shirt, because it shades your skin. It also reduces the wind blowing on your arms, slowing dehydration.