What's everyone wearing for Riding Jackets?

[Motorcycledave]

What's everyone wearing for riding jackets? I have a leather jacket and mesh can am jacket

I have 2 jackets I now use since I was T-Boned a few years ago, up until then I used good ole black leathers
now I use this... one is mesh for summer the other is not mesh for cool or colder weather, both have armor in them.

 

[ARtraveler]

This is my first jacket that I used since last riding season.

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I just brought this jacket. It is way heavier then my mesh jacket. Wore it on a 40° ride the other day. Though I could feel the wind hitting it, not so much as a breeze made it though. I suspect it may be too much in warmer weather.

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We are using similar. Bought orange ones to match our bikes. Mesh with liners. I found them on the internet for $49.95 each. After a year of wear, they still look like new. The liners are currently in, but will soon be out.

We have two five foot long coat racks of everything riding. Textile, mesh, leather and most are from name brands. Most cost $200 or more each. Here, we don't need the heaviness, because of the warmer climate. We bought rain suits, which we carry with us. So far, have not needed them. I am probably going to have a sale on my "older" jackets later this season. XL and 2XL for most of them. I have a couple 20 year old leather ones...that still look like new.

 

[RayBJ]

Being in NY, you should have waterproof gear and mesh gear. I wear all bonded GORETEX for the cold and wet times (1st Gear jacket & AlpineStars pants). On hot days, I wear a Klim mesh with zip-up panels. If it's very hot (100+) I wear the solid 1st Gear jacket to keep the 'hairdryer' heat off my body.

 

[Peacekeeper6]

I usually wear my thick leather brown bomber leather jacket. Coupled with my aviation-inspired helmet, I sometimes feel like I'm flying, LOL.

 

[UtahPete]

Whatever is comfortable and weather-appropriate.

 

[IGETAROUND]

What's everyone wearing for riding jackets

1+ on the aerostich and first gear. Have some of each for wife and I. Warm and safe heated gear. Life is good

Al in Kazoo

 

[Briorick]

whatever is comfortable and weather-appropriate.

:agree: Ditto!

 

[ks4hcoach]

I bought an Aerostich Roadcrafter, 2-piece suit in High Vis 11-12 years ago. I was fitted in their shop in Duluth, MN and the suit fit perfectly when it arrived. Also bought a couple of pair of their Elkskin Roper Gloves while their and am still wearing them as well. The suit is bug splattered, from many years of riding the Ducatis, but still in great shape. Same for those gloves. I have never had a more comfortable glove than those elkskin ropers. This gear will likely outlast me. If you get the chance, go to the Aerostich shop in Duluth and get fitted for their gear. They do a great job and it will likely fit well when delivered.

Last year a bought a new RTL and really enjoy the ride. The biggest drawback is that the wind protection is so good in the hot and humid Kansas summers that I can't open up the Roadcrafter jacket enough for good cooling. Note I didn't have that issue with the bikes or with the 2009 RS/GS...

As luck would have it, one of the members here was selling a Motoport two piece Kevlar Mesh suit in high viz. The Motoport is made-to-fit in California and is also another top shelf suit. After some back and forth emails and measurements, I pulled the trigger on the suit and couldn't be happier. The fit was perfect and the Kevlar mesh breathes much better than the Roadcrafter on hot days. The quality and protection is as least as good as the Roadcrafter.

So now I wear the Roadcrafter when it is cooler and the Motoport Kevlar when warm or hot and am happy to own two top shelf riding suits. This gear, taken care of, well serve you well for years and years and you will be confident that you have chosen well for rider protection and comfort.

Good luck with your choices and always wear helmet, gloves, and a riding suit. They may seem expensive...but the consequences could be grim.

 

[Deanna777]

What's everyone wearing for riding jackets? I have a leather jacket and mesh can am jacket

I am wear a Can Am jacket with removable liner.

Deanna

 

[Pirate]

Hot weather- Dainese mesh jacket with back and elbow armor
Cold weather- Dainese Speedmaster D-dry with back and elbow armor
Warm weather Dainese Mike 3 leather jacket with back and elbow armor

I'm not a Dainese fanboi, it's just I like the fit on me.

 

[Haze]

All year round - 3 Season old FieldSheer touring jacket with removable liner

Hot Summer - XElement Mesh

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

First Gear mesh. The liner is useless so I never use it. For cool days I wear a windbreaker over it and for cold days I add a light jacket under. And if I'm stuck riding on a really cold day I wear a medium weight jacket under the mesh jacket. The windbreaker over the First Gear is the best way to keep warm. It creates an insulating layer of air between it and your skin. The built-in liner lets cold air flow right thru the mesh and pin a cold piece of fabric against your skin.

 

[vito1943]

I have several cold weather jackets depending on how cold it is. But for really hot weather, my Klim induction mesh jacket is the best I have ever owned. Plenty of protection yet it allows maximum airflow.

 

[remus]

I have 4 riding jackets. I don't recall the manufacturers on the 2 I use most. I wear a leather retro police jacket when it is cold here in Tucson, several days this past winter is was 36 degrees when I would ride to work. I will add a pair of chaps for long rides or in cold weather. For the hot weather I wear a mesh High viz jacket. In between I wear a high viz textile. I have replaced the armor in the textile jackets a couple times since they were new. Lastly I have a tourmaster I keep as a spare and use as a winter coat when I go back to south dakota in the winter.

 

[Mike0123]

Sedici mesh with liner.

 

[BKing]

https://www.foxcreekleather.com
Recently bought one of these, very good quality. Made in USA (VA). The leather feels good and fits also.

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Totally depends on the weather....opinions on gear are like buttholes...everyone's got one. Do what feels best for YOU. Me, I feel that it is just as important to be comfortable and alert at all times, without ANY distraction form gear, whether it's too hot, too cold, too big or too small, in style, or retro...If you're not alert, bad things will happen. Weather dictates what I wear, but that's just me.

 

[Wmoater]

I have several cold weather jackets depending on how cold it is. But for really hot weather, my Klim induction mesh jacket is the best I have ever owned. Plenty of protection yet it allows maximum airflow.

I agree. Best jacket on the market! Wear that jacket and a Klim jersey and at 100 degrees it’s still total airflow. My dad, mom, wife and I wear them. In Arizona in middle of summer soak the jersey and put induction over and you can run all day. Ladies need to wear sport bra or you see everything.