Motorbike Jacket

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motorbike jacket

Pistonblown,

Have you checked with Baja Ron??? I know you said first gear is not supported but Ron handles the full line and can get you some fantastic prices. The Kilimanjaro or the Rainier would both fit your described needs well. Have top of the line armor included and are water proof. Launder when soiled to keep the gore Tex working properly. Drop Ron a line and have him give you a quote. Love mine

 

[tomand]

Ye the badlands handles the heat well....nice venting and great armor. Like you said, it is new to me and i haven't used it in the rain yet but I'm not concerned at all as to how it will perform. being gortex i won't have to worry about it and putting a rain layer on. like the other poster said if you wash it say once per year or as needed, it keeps the textile layer clean and the gortex gets refreshed. :spyder2:

 

[Road-Kill]

Too many bad experience buying clothing without trying them on in a store first. Fit and feel can not be had by looking at a picture. :banghead:

 

[PistonBlown]

Too many bad experience buying clothing without trying them on in a store first. Fit and feel can not be had by looking at a picture. :banghead:

Yep that's why I'm making sure I'm only buying something that's available in a shop in South Island NZ. That way I can try it on first and also means there's support afterwards if there's an issue. For motorcycle clothing it's so important that it fits properly, otherwise it's compromises the safety and the comfort.

 

[PistonBlown]

Pistonblown,

Have you checked with Baja Ron??? I know you said first gear is not supported but Ron handles the full line and can get you some fantastic prices. The Kilimanjaro or the Rainier would both fit your described needs well. Have top of the line armor included and are water proof. Launder when soiled to keep the gore Tex working properly. Drop Ron a line and have him give you a quote. Love mine

As mentioned I want to stick with a make that's available locally so I can try it on before purchasing. I'm 'only' 6'2" but long limbed so important the fit works. The cost of shipping from states and then shipping it back if it doesn't fit would be a pain in the neck - not to mention all the hassle with taxes, duty etc. I'd have to pay duty/tax before it was cleared for delivery but it's virtually impossible to claim that back if I have to return it.

 

[oldgoat]

As mentioned I want to stick with a make that's available locally so I can try it on before purchasing. I'm 'only' 6'2" but long limbed so important the fit works. The cost of shipping from states and then shipping it back if it doesn't fit would be a pain in the neck - not to mention all the hassle with taxes, duty etc. I'd have to pay duty/tax before it was cleared for delivery but it's virtually impossible to claim that back if I have to return it.

I know exactly how you feel. I have the same tax/duty problems up here & returns are really a nightmare.
Hope you reach your decision soon & it works out well for you.
My Frank Thomas jacket is now 17yrs old but hasn't seen the life yours has.

 

[PistonBlown]

Just a quick update.

Was in the UK for a couple of weeks and took a trip to Adventure Bike Shop in Suffolk (http://www.adventurebikeshop.co.uk/) to take a look at Jackets -excellent shop by the way and the staff really know their stuff.

Ended up with a Klim Kodiak jacket. Same material, armour, features etc as the Badland but slightly different cut which fitted me much better.

Already had a chance to try it in the rain (well I was in the UK in summertime) and it kept me lovely and dry.

I ended up with Euro size 58. Fit was perfect including the arm length which is normally where I have problems as I'm long limbed. Incredibly comfortable to wear, even ended up wearing it on the journey back to NZ as it made a good travel jacket.

Construction generally looks bulletproof but obviously I've not had it long enough to confirm that. It does come with a guarantee on construction and also a 5 year accident replacement guarantee which obviously means they expect it to last.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Good for you! That Klim Goretex should last a long, long time. Thanks for the update.

 

[cognaccruiser]

Good choice. That should last for as long as you need it.

Gary