So does mine.

 

If not too hot use the vest for pistol, patchs and bugs. Doesn't really get much use though. If it'scoldI wear leather coat, if it'shot I wear a t-shirt. Went out the door several times this yearwith the vest on and it never left the garage because of the heat (anything above 75).

 

Get stung in the tit one time without one and you'll understand. The other reason for leather vests is to keep the oncoming windrush (no windshield) off your diaphragm. This muscle controls your breathing and without wind deflection, you get tired prematurely. Your pectoral muscles are in a relaxed postition while riding, the windrush also tires your arms without the leather. It's not just for show.

 

The kevlar shirt is really comfortable, it flows air nicely so it stays cool even in the high 80's. I've tried scraping hard against brick, asphalt and concrete and it defininately provides some abrasion protection - hope I never have to find out how much...

 

Sweet! Im gonna order one up, then I can go get in a knife fight![sm=vader.gif]

 

Display patches / pins.

Hack

 

Not to hi-jack this thread, but I've had my draggin jeans kevlar shirt for a month or so and really like it. Keeps you cool while moving and when stopped allows air flow because of it's mesh design. It's supposed to offer the same abrasion protection as leather without the bulk/heat in the summer. I also wear the kevlar lined jeans. [&:]

 

Not to hijack either, but I'm looking for something light to wear over my jacket to put patches on.

 

Why are so many people carrying pistols around? I'm gonna trade my leather vest in for a bullet proof vest.

 

me too!