mat
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Post by mat on Nov 10, 2016 19:33:18 GMT -7
Hi,
I was wondering what jacket do you wear when riding the FZ-10. I was looking for a mesh jacket for next season. Any suggestions? I'm not looking for something that match my bike color or anything. Right now, I was looking into the Klim induction jacket or the Rev'it Tornado 2. The first one seems to have great protection and the last one is more a 3 seasons jackets. Since I have time till next springs, I was curious to know if there's some others I should look into.
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guywithfz10
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Post by guywithfz10 on Nov 11, 2016 0:40:11 GMT -7
I wear my Alpinestars GP-R leather jacket when I go out for a more spirited ride because I zip it up to my leather pants for 2-piece suit. In the summer, when I'm just out commuting I wear my Dainese Air Drake mesh jacket. The Dainese is just okay. The arms are really long but the torso is kind of short so its not the best style-wise I think.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 4:28:35 GMT -7
I run the Tourmaster Saber 4  |
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Post by Cruizin on Nov 11, 2016 13:13:21 GMT -7
I have the Klim APEX and love it. Expensive but worth it. Great protection, triple layers of gortex and tons of vents.
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Post by 0002s on Nov 11, 2016 18:31:40 GMT -7
Rocket Phoenix Ion
2 season and ce armor
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mat
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Post by mat on Nov 12, 2016 12:06:25 GMT -7
Does the Klim Apex get sometimes too warm when it's hot outside?
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Post by Cruizin on Nov 12, 2016 12:16:10 GMT -7
It can , but it also has a ton of zippered vents all over. It's not a mesh summer jacket, but it will actually protect you if you wreck where most mesh jackets melt right into your skin while sliding. Ouch! Here is a link to the Klim APEX www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-apex-jacketThey also make a summer version the Klim APEX air link www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-apex-air-jacketKlim is top level, top protective and long long lasting gear. And when they say waterproof, they mean all day waterproof and comfortable. Outstanding padding too. |
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darkknight
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Post by darkknight on Nov 12, 2016 20:03:29 GMT -7
Vanson Leather, Cobra Mark 2, perforated for the Texas heat.
Elbow, shouder and back CE armor.
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Post by Cruizin on Nov 12, 2016 21:08:06 GMT -7
Vanson Leather, Cobra Mark 2, perforated for the Texas heat. Elbow, shouder and back CE armor. I really like Vanson leathers. They make a ton of jackets and they will do custom sizing too. |
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mat
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Post by mat on Nov 13, 2016 11:50:03 GMT -7
With the reputation of Klim for quality safe jackets, I was seriously looking at the Klim Induction, which is a Mesh jacket. They brag about their mesh technology being 750% stronger than polyester or nylon Mesh. And stronger implies tensile strengths, not necessarily abrasion resistance. I don't really want mesh cooking into my skin as I slide if it comes to that. I will seriously look into that Klim Apex! Seems like a good one.
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Post by coyote on Nov 13, 2016 12:49:17 GMT -7
Most of the time i ride with an Alpinstars GP-R perforated leather jacket mated to the Alpinestars GP leather pants via the 360 degree zipper. I also have an Alpinestars GP+Air mesh jacket for the very hot days,but i realized that the perforated leather let the air go through and cool you down just as well, so i use it only for short local runs. For cooler weather,i use an Alpinestars messenger jacket(textile) with some Alpinestars Ast-1 textile pants,and when its cold i have a Toumaster heated jacket liner and heated gloves liners i use under the textile gear.
Minimal gear i ride with is helmet,gloves,jacket and boots. I commute to work and do short local stuff in jeans,gut other than that i will also wear motorcycle pants.
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