Mesh Riding Jacket
#11
#12
I've got a Klim Induction mesh jacket, it comes with a removable liner that blocks the wind out 100% in cooler weather, comes with all the armour if you want it, think it's a great jacket.
http://www.klim.com/Induction-Jacket-5060-000
http://www.klim.com/Induction-Jacket-5060-000
#14
Mesh jackets are great. In big heat and sun they are cooler than t-shirts and good ones provide serious crash protection. Plus I prefer to carry my phone in case I get separated from my bike and jackets have pockets (really). I wear Rev'it. I have their Airwave (lightest) and Tornado. The Tornado has a liner.
#15
I had been pricing summer mesh jackets,and to me, the Tourmaster (I think it was the Intake line) sounded like a quality jacket for the dough. I happened to look on Craigslist one day, and found one for sale. I believe it's the Intake 2. It has a thermal liner and rain liner. It's good for 3 seasons. And it's mostly silver, and some black, which to me would be better than black in the summer. A very well made jacket, and cooler than a t-shirt.
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#18
I just bought this new mesh jacket and I love it. I believe it's a seasonal item so it's available in store only. I got it on sale but the only bummer is it was another $50 for armor. It should come with it but then you wouldn't have to buy something to make it better. That's the HD way. Anyway, it's really comfortable and I feel plenty of air flowing through it. Highly recommended.
If it's cold, I wear a sweatshirt or long sleeve T and I've been in mid 80's with no problems at all. It vents EXTREMELY well.
I can't believe it's taken me this long to buy a mesh jacket, best $100 on gear yet imo
#19
Wow, thanks guys for all of the replies. I'm shocked that mesh jackets cost so much money.
The non winter jackets that I bought are cheap in everyway. To be honest, years ago when I started riding I bought a lot of cheap gear. Over the years, I've been replacing them with quality. The last thing I want is to buy a mesh jacket and not be comfortable over the warm months. I still may go with the one that I originally posted. This weekend, I may ride to my local HD shop and try one on (and then order from Syrdyke. lol).
The non winter jackets that I bought are cheap in everyway. To be honest, years ago when I started riding I bought a lot of cheap gear. Over the years, I've been replacing them with quality. The last thing I want is to buy a mesh jacket and not be comfortable over the warm months. I still may go with the one that I originally posted. This weekend, I may ride to my local HD shop and try one on (and then order from Syrdyke. lol).
#20