Mesh Riding Jacket
#21
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).
#22
These are a good warm weather jacket. Not so billboard.
Men's Affinity Mesh Riding Jacket-98296-17VM.........$108 + $5 shipping
http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline....ket-98296-17vm
Men's Affinity Mesh Riding Jacket-98296-17VM.........$108 + $5 shipping
http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline....ket-98296-17vm
#23
I have the Trenton and like you, don't necessarily prefer to be a walking billboard for anyone. The horizontal orange stripe, though, is a classic look in my eyes, like a 1950's factory-sponsored dirt track racer would wear. It's tastefully done, in my opinion.
Harley clothing stylists have this propensity to go overboard. They tend to go right up to the edge of good taste, then can't keep themselves from adding just one more visual item that crosses that line. Even on the classic look of the Trenton, they put a rubberized "#1" between the shoulders that really doesn't need to be there. First thing I did, was to take a small pair of scissors and cut the single thread holding that sucker on ...
I second everything already said about the comfort of the mesh in all weather, and the ability for protection that goes with it versus riding in a t-shirt. Get the armor, too.
Harley clothing stylists have this propensity to go overboard. They tend to go right up to the edge of good taste, then can't keep themselves from adding just one more visual item that crosses that line. Even on the classic look of the Trenton, they put a rubberized "#1" between the shoulders that really doesn't need to be there. First thing I did, was to take a small pair of scissors and cut the single thread holding that sucker on ...
I second everything already said about the comfort of the mesh in all weather, and the ability for protection that goes with it versus riding in a t-shirt. Get the armor, too.
#24
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if it doesn't have to say HD on it, check out Olympia Motorcycle gear. https://olympiamotosports.com/en-US
I have a three season jacket I've had from them for about 5 years now. great quality, the gear lasts which makes it worth the $$. Check out Revzilla https://www.revzilla.com/
for riding gear too. they have free returns on almost everything and free shipping over 35 bucks. great bunch to work with. enjoy your trip.
I have a three season jacket I've had from them for about 5 years now. great quality, the gear lasts which makes it worth the $$. Check out Revzilla https://www.revzilla.com/
for riding gear too. they have free returns on almost everything and free shipping over 35 bucks. great bunch to work with. enjoy your trip.
Once the temp gets over 93 degrees, it becomes much more difficult to stay cool-either you have to harness evaporative cooling, or just cover up, which only lasts so long. Much much more on this with a Forum search...
#25
I just bought the tour-master intake jacket, because I am training right now to be a MSF rider coach, and a requirement of rider coaches to wear a jacket while riding on the range. I like the intake, because they are 3 layers. It has a thermal liner, a rain liner, and is mesh.
With a heated jacket liner under all of it you are good for some pretty cold conditions, and the rain liner blocks wind too. I have worn the jacket without the thermal liner, but not without the rain liner this year, and it is pretty good for me in the 60° range. I hope the mesh will be good for a few hours on the range in 90° weather. It does have some good armor in it too. A word check your fit, because they seem to run small for me.
With a heated jacket liner under all of it you are good for some pretty cold conditions, and the rain liner blocks wind too. I have worn the jacket without the thermal liner, but not without the rain liner this year, and it is pretty good for me in the 60° range. I hope the mesh will be good for a few hours on the range in 90° weather. It does have some good armor in it too. A word check your fit, because they seem to run small for me.
#26
Gang,
Every year I keep promising myself to buy a spring/summer riding jacket for when I go state to state. Next month, I'm gonna ride down to Jacksonville, Fl to be with my brother.
Every year, I keep looking at and admiring the HD, Trenton Mesh riding jacket
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...-riding-jacket
It may sound petty but I hate looking like a Harley bulletin board.
Anyone a fan of this jacket? If not, which mesh jacket do you like?
I'm looking for something that durable; lightweight; and vented. I'm not concerned about waterproof as I have a rainsuit.
Every year I keep promising myself to buy a spring/summer riding jacket for when I go state to state. Next month, I'm gonna ride down to Jacksonville, Fl to be with my brother.
Every year, I keep looking at and admiring the HD, Trenton Mesh riding jacket
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...-riding-jacket
It may sound petty but I hate looking like a Harley bulletin board.
Anyone a fan of this jacket? If not, which mesh jacket do you like?
I'm looking for something that durable; lightweight; and vented. I'm not concerned about waterproof as I have a rainsuit.
It is the only H-D branded jacket I own, but it isn't too over the top and doesn't offend me. Here is a photo of me wearing it in TX
#27
I have the Mecca Mesh/Textile jacket. Waterproof liner. (Which works great) with liner I'm good to 50 degrees. Without it is what it is. If it's hot out. You're hot. But not as hot as the sun beating down on you. I would not get black. Mine is grey...
https://mstore.harley-davidson.com/s...-riding-jacket.
https://mstore.harley-davidson.com/s...-riding-jacket.
#28
#29
I know exactly what you mean by not wanting a BillBoard jacket. A few years ago I was on the search and picked up a 3 season Street and Steel Jacket from the local Cycle Gear. Well I went on a health kick and lost 105 lbs and it no longer fit, so I sold it and was on the search again. Late last year I picked up a close out HD Innovator (was looking for another 3 season jacket) and it fit the bill. It has Leather shoulders and sleeves while the rest is mesh, not bill board looking... Love that jacket, however I don't think HD makes it anymore either :/. I do like the one that you posted, I'd say go for it...
#30
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