What Jacket are you wearing?

[MRH]

If you are end up near Riverside, CA, Chaparral Motorsports has a huge selection of riding gear on the floor that you can try on. It takes a lot of the chance out of online ordering, no matter how good the brand. I have a very light and a very heavy riding jacket, both of which I chose because I liked the design and the fit.

I think that if you took the riding gear sections of the 15 closest major dealers and put them together, Chaparral still has more selection and gear to choose from, and since a lot of it is a year old (and nothing usually changes in a year except for inconsequential design choices) the prices are generally very good.

You can also purchase online, but you loose the advantage of putting you hands on the gear and trying it on.

https://www.chapmoto.com

 

[J48cruiser]

I Use Klim Jackets and riding pants they all come with D30 armor witch is easy to ware and maxim protection

 

[aka1004]

Summer jacket

 

[Wmoater]

I wear the Klim Induction and my wife the Avalon. Great build, excellent protection and excellent quality. I wear the north face bionic 2 under it for cooler days. You need to try every jacket you can get your hands on first. reviews are excellent to ask for but fit and feel is most important. I went to every motosport store in my area and even expanded out before I decided. My wife is going through the same thing right now getting a new helmet. I found revzolla a great place to try out things. The return ship for $8.00. It doesn’t matter if you deciding on a $200 jacket to a $1000 jacket, try it on before you buy it or return it if you don’t like it. Get the feel of it then decide.

 

[cruisinTX]

I've been wearing Joe Rocket jackets since about 2003 on my motorcycles and now on the Spyder since we got it in 2017. Most of my gear I bought used on IBMWR.org. It seems a lot of the BMW guys get gear that they soon decide is not quite right and then sell it in almost new condition for half price or less. I have also used and liked Tour Master gear. It's quality stuff for a lot less than some of the bigger names like Aerostitch. Another good source for all types of gear is Motorcyclegear.com located in Shallowwater, Tx. I purchased a pair of mesh Tour Master pants from there a few years ago with rain and quilted liners; very good stuff.

 

[Lew L]

Tourmaster Air intake 3.0 here. Great all season jacket. Rain and warmth liners included as is armor in back, shoulders and elbows. Plenty of adjustments too.

Lew L

 

[Saluda]

I'm a jacket and vest nut. Hate to admit how many we have. Leather, armored, rain, mesh, quite a mix. Mostly prior year models we don't pay a lot for. Some discontinued. Enjoy them all, don't think anyone has mentioned Choko yet, Canadian. Don't believe they do much in bike jackets anymore.

 

[Sarge]

I wear a Firstgear Adventure Mesh Jacket in day-glow which I got through Cycle Gear in Greensboro, NC. I think it ran about $275. They had to order it and had it sent to the house. Told me if it didn't fit right, I could bring it back and they would order a different size. It is longer than the typical motorcycle jacket and has a two-way zipper that allows you to un-zip the bottom towards the top so that sitting is more comfortable.

 

[IgoFar2]

I use Motoport, because they use stretch Kevlar. However, they also make a less expensive version out of 1000 denier Cordura. The fit is fantastic, and it can be used in a very wide range of temperatures.

"Ride from -20F to 65F with the 100% Waterproof/ Windproof and Breathable two part Aero-Tex liner. Remove the insulation from the liner and ride from 40F to 85F, while still Waterproof/Windproof/Breathable. Take out the two part liner that can be stored in the large pocket, inside back of jacket, and ride from 65F to 120F. Layering for cold temperatures is not necessary."

https://www.motoport.com/product/ultra-ii-cordura-jacket/