I have read a number of posts about Harleys "Switchback" Jackets. I,m in the market for a new jacket and really am looking for somthing more "functional". How good are the switchback jackets in the cooler/colder weather? I,m talking lows 40s or so? I do alot of longer distance riding and would really like to consolidate where I can, I really hate needing a heavier leather in the AM to turn around and feel naked (so to speak) come afternoon when its quite warm for it. Not to mention I really like my skin, but sweating in a heavy leather is really no fun.

Thanks

Frank

 

All those zippers let the cold and wet right in. I still need the liner and a good sweatshirt with mine. Great idea for mostly warm weather but not so great in the cold IMO.

 

I just bought the Tourmaster Flex Jacket. It will be dropped off by UPS tomorrow and will try it out right away. I bought one for my ex girlfriend (I kept it, but way too small) last year and she liked it a lot. The Jacket has a lot of options and is very versatile. This is Tourmaster's website. www.tourmaster.com

Here is the website from where I bought it. http://www.helmetharbor.com/Products...s%202%20Jacket

I got the silver and black one.

You can also find them for sale at ebay. No need to pay the 199.00 MSRP

Good luck

Christoph

 

These are great jackets and work as intended! You can unzip a section to allow air in and it really cools you off. There is a rain liner that you can zip in that keeps you dry if needed. The liner also makes it very warm in winter. I've ridden in 20* weather and didn't get cold. It's a great technology!



Ride well,

Jim

 

I bought mine yesterday and went on a test ride today. Here is the short analysis. 1) The jacket is very, very functional. It has more tabs, vents, and zippers than I can recall. 2)The jacket is cut for a biker, fits well, and is quality made. 3) It was about 35 degrees (F) when I went out on my ride today. No problems at all. I was actually very warm and comfortable. Overall, I consider the jacket to be very versatile and useful. I like it a lot

 

As Bad said, a great jacket. Love mine.

 

FXRG > all others

 

I bought one last year and really like it. Very versatile as Profman stated.

 

Fox Creek Leather and made in America not china like the HARLEY ones! foxcreekleather.com

 

I have the Switchback jacket. It's great for most of the year, but sucks in cold weather (as in Montana). It fits tight and is very comfortable. Will probably go with a heavy leather like the FXRG for the colder weather, but not paying dealer price for that rig.
Switchback is perfect for the summer weather here -cold mornings/nights, hotter than hell days.
Also have a pair of Kevlar chaps that are fine for warmer weather, really feel the cold below 45*