Hi all,

Riding out into AZ in a couple of weeks and will try to do most of the riding in the early mornings, but may have to do some hard sun.

Ordered a mesh jacket ... hated it. Looked at a few more and they all are bit too 'sport bike' for my taste.

Having said that, I am still not willing to for go portection.

I have a vented leather jacket now and would just like to ride with that, but was thinking of putting a cooling vest on underneath.

has anyone tried this approach? Any success?

thanks

 

Not quite.

I got myself a lightweight perforated leather jacket. Put the armor from the FXRG in it. Works pretty good as long as I'm moving. On cool mornings I wear a vest under it or when still cooler I wear a wind jacket under it as well. The wind jacket is from Mountain equipment Co-op.

 

I live in Tucson and yes, it gets hot. In the summer, on trips, I wear a mesh jacket with armor. Around town for day rides I take my chances and wear a long sleeve T shirt with a leather vest. Sometimes I will even take the vest off and put it in one of my bags. Not the smartest I know. Likewise I wear a half helmet around town. I wear the full face on trips. There's a little risk in everything we do!!

 

What about just a jean- jacket?

 

I wear the black kool-vest from Silver Eagle Outfitters. Its not as much protection as a leather jacket but it does afford some protection and works well.

 

I wear a cool vest here, but I don't think it will work well with a jacket on top of it. It works via evaporation meaning ya soak it in cool water (cold if you can find it) before putting it on.

Yes you get a little wet, but you'll be dry after a bit and then its time to soak it down again.

 

Just bought a Mesh jacket with armour. Yes, its a little sporty looking, but wife added a nice set of harley wings over the back logo, and now it looks much better. Very light, wind goes right thru the mess, and came with a liner for those cool mornings. Rode 340 miles on Friday in 85 degree weather and never once bothered me. Very comfortable.

 

Not sure if it is still available or not HD Switchback Jacket. Mesh when you need it. Look for the other posts on this forum.

 

thanks guys