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« on: April 10, 2020, 04:32:18 PM »


Have these in my jackets, and my pants. Stays pretty flexible even in the cold.
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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2020, 04:49:10 PM »
Impressed with your base layer recommendation, I’ve just ordered the hip & knee armour for my Bull-It jeans.  Hope it fits without any need for trimming!


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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2020, 02:42:22 PM »
Stig, that D30 armor is the real deal! Thick, soft and flexible. I have the D30 CE 2 elbow and shoulder in a mesh base layer from Bohn Armor. One of my favorite mesh high viz riding jackets fits loosely and the armor always flopped around. With a tight base layer with the armor in it you don't have to worry about the armor in your jacket staying in the right place!

https://www.bohnarmor.com/product/cool-air-mesh-riding-shirt-shell/
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« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2020, 04:19:35 AM »
I understand ones safety is paramount. For commuting what do you think is a practical jacket?
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« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2020, 02:41:56 PM »
I would say wearing ANY armored jacket is the first step in safety. The sky is the limit with jackets. You can probably find $50 jackets on Amazon all the way up to $500 jackets from the motorcycle supply stores (Revzilla is my go to).

Then you need to determine material...do you need cold weather?..hot weather?..4 seasons? textile, mesh, leather?

I have a hot weather mesh, a warmer weather mesh, a perforated leather and a winter textile jacket.

Probably a nice textile with some venting is the most versatile, all around jacket, if you're only going to have one. Always add in a back protector as most jackets only come with a foam pad back there, not a real back protector.

You can play around on the Revzilla site by searching for textile jackets and then reading reviews and looking at pricing.

I personally have a Joe Rocket, 2 Alpinestars and an AGV Sport. Most jackets are good..just comes down to choosing the right combination of features and price.
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« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2020, 03:20:30 PM »
Thanks, I was looking at the hwk or joe rocket as my budget is fairly low.
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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2020, 05:00:04 PM »
textile jacket with full armor, lots of good reviews and under 50 bucks? I think you have a winner!
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2020, 05:11:06 PM »
Ok, the HWK pants and their mesh jacket line also have great reviews.
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« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2020, 05:54:45 PM »
just re-read the Amazon listing..doesn't appear to have a real back protector..wording is kind of vague. If you do get the jacket and it doesn't have a true back protector be sure to buy one. Your spine is very important! (but it's still a great value, even without a true back protector)
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« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2020, 08:16:27 PM »
I understand ones safety is paramount. For commuting what do you think is a practical jacket?
OK, I understand that you need an inexpensive protective jacket.
I hope you will buy the most hi viz jacket and helmet you can find.

If you want all-flat-black-cool and stealthy looking* - fine, wear it to walk in the mall.

Many reports state that THE most noticeable part of a motorcyclist is that white helmet moving through traffic.
You want to be noticed, seen, out there on the streets - save the cool skulls and flames for your T-shirts worn under your hi viz riding jacket!

It's totally up to you.

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We had a member here who, while wearing fairly bright colors, was nailed by a driver in a truck who didn't see him.
So, what's he do with his big insurance settlement, when he recovered from his many injuries a year later? He went out a bought a flat black NM4 Honda, with all matching flat black helmet and riding leathers.
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« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2020, 08:27:18 PM »
Seeing as this is my current shirt I wear over warmth layers. You might see that cool is not my thing.
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« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2020, 08:44:21 PM »
My bike has been scratched up over the years and I am considering painting it to this kymco scheme.
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« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2020, 10:46:58 PM »
Seeing as this is my current shirt I wear over warmth layers. You might see that cool is not my thing.
Well done !
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« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2020, 10:47:42 PM »
My bike has been scratched up over the years and I am considering painting it to this kymco scheme.
Great color!
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