Newbie question

[Weave2u]

My Spyder, purchased in March, is the first motorcycle I've owned OR driven :shocked:, and so I've got some newbie questions:helpsmilie: it's hot where I live, but I want to be protected on the highway, are there any LIGHT weight motorcycle jackets out there? Also, is there some sort of sipper mug that works with a full face helmet? Thanks in advance for your help, and BTW...I'm a good natured sort and can accept being ribbed, just be sure you are too if you decide to go there :yes:

 

[wolfee]

There are several types of mesh riding jackets available that might be what you are looking for that are light weight. Check out the BRP site or several of the venders on this sight for different clothing options.

Bill

 

[fastfraser]

Hydration packs are available in all sorts of sizes,wear it like a vest,fill with your beverage of choice and sip away .

 

[mdimaline]

My Spyder, purchased in March, is the first motorcycle I've owned OR driven :shocked:, and so I've got some newbie questions:helpsmilie: it's hot where I live, but I want to be protected on the highway, are there any LIGHT weight motorcycle jackets out there? Also, is there some sort of sipper mug that works with a full face helmet? Thanks in advance for your help, and BTW...I'm a good natured sort and can accept being ribbed, just be sure you are too if you decide to go there :yes:

go to "leatherup.com".......these guys have the best prices I have found anywhere and the quality is first class! Little hint, if you order something, fill out all the ordering info but don't click the "place order" button, just exit..........they will email you a code number for a 5% discount to encourage you to go on and place the order......I've used these guys several times and am always more than satisfied! Give them a try, pretty sure you'll be pleased...........

 

[murphybrown]

Straw

:welcome:
Yep I found a package of those straws that are bendable..works great with my helmet on...
:agree:I also like dealing with leatherup.com...beware when ordering motorcycle gear that( my experience has been) it runs SMALL...altho my last order for a pair of ryding chaps actually were true to size...but that has been the first thing that has...for example in most jackets I wear anywhere from small to medium and in my ryding gear I have had to order XL.

I also live in very warm climate (well usually, this year doesn't count) and have found the mesh great..got the kind that has inserts so it becomes all weather. Then the other gear that I have found invaluable is good rain gear...not just for the rain, but if I'm a little cold while ryding..it works great for stopping the wind...and holding body heat in..

gotta love :spyder2: ryding...:2thumbs:

 

[DougB]

Stone Lake Leatherworks makes mesh lined leather jackets in Stone Lake Wisconsin. Excellent fit and quality. My wife and I have them, as well as leather bibs. www.stonelakeleatherworks.com

 

[BikerDoc]

I am another rider that has had success with products on leatherup.com but I also use bikebandit.com.. both sites have the items you inquire about as well as about anything you could imagine for riders.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Another good place to check out is MotorcycleGear.com, which used to be called NewEnough.com. They usually have some really good deals in their close out section, and their normal prices aren't bad either. Here is a direct link to their current close outs for Mesh Jackets and Pants:

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/

Best of luck finding a jacket that will work good for you. :thumbup:

 

[Weave2u]

Thanks everyone for the terrific information and links!! :2thumbs:

As for the hydration issue, I had already thought about a camel-back type dispenser, but the problem is that you wear it, and it's already in the triple digits where I am. I could possibly tie it to the :spyder: I don't know, I'll look further into that one. SpyderWolf, I tried to order from MotorcycleGear.com, but couldn't get their site to put the item into the cart..LOL, and they aren't available today for calls. They had a closeout mesh jacket for $29!! and free shipping! Anyway, gotta go to work today, so no time to follow through, Thanks again everyone... anyone else have suggestions, please post them up!

:f_spider: on!!

 

[SpyderDon]

I've used motorcyclesuperstore.com and have no complaints. Helmet, mesh jacket, rain gear, gloves, both summer and winter plus some odds and ends. Good selection, good return policy, had to return wife's helmet.

 

[SpyderWolf]

SpyderDuck and Catniption had Camelback type hydration systems strapped to the back seat of their Spyders during the owner's event. They had some kind of holder for the mouthpiece hooked up on the cougar head near the handle bars where they could easily get to it. You may want to try sending one of them a PM to find out exactly what they were using. :thumbup:

 

[Weave2u]

SpyderDuck and Catniption had Camelback type hydration systems strapped to the back seat of their Spyders during the owner's event. They had some kind of holder for the mouthpiece hooked up on the cougar head near the handle bars where they could easily get to it. You may want to try sending one of them a PM to find out exactly what they were using. :thumbup:

Terrific:2thumbs: Thank you very much, I'll do that! :thumbup:

 

[SpydrMtn]

I have a Fieldsheer Congo Air mesh jacket. I like it.
http://www.compacc.com/p/Fieldsheer-Congo-Air-Mens-Mesh-Jacket-Closeout/2001013

 

[boborgera]

Firstgear with Armor.:2thumbs:

 

[spyder3]

tornado jacket with armor from Revitt....if your moving your fine, like most other mesh.

http://www.revzilla.com/

Nice thing about revzilla, no sales taxe, free shipping if you spend over 39.00 which is almost impossible not to do & 5.00 back on every 100. you spend for the next purchase.

If you want to return anything, or exchange for size, they will still ship free one time. No restock fees. I've ordered online and went to store, nice people to work with.