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Offline JBCB500

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Period appropriate jackets??
« on: March 22, 2017, 09:10:57 AM »
Hello again,

I recently asked about what sort of helmets some of you wear and got a good response.  My bike is restored to look fairly original, so I want to be modern, comfortable, and safe, whilst maintaining a bit of a 70's look.

I'm looking at jackets now.  I live in Texas and I prefer to wear a jacket for the safety, and for keeping the sun off me.  The temps here probably rule out leather, and most leather jackets are pretty expensive anyhow.

Does anyone have any suggestions of good, protective, cooling jackets that don't scream sportsbike or harley?

I quite like this one:  https://www.revzilla.com/product/joe-rocket-ufo-20-jacket
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Re: Period appropriate jackets??
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2017, 09:15:53 AM »
I like my Dainese mesh jacket


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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2017, 09:33:07 AM »
^^^Looks good.
My Scorpion Stinger leather jacket (looks very similar) is perforated. 
Yeah, it gets hot when not moving, but the protection is great.  I just avoid traffic lights.  ;D
I do have a cortex armored mesh jacket for those really hot days.  Its light wearing a tshirt. 
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Re: Period appropriate jackets??
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2017, 09:40:12 AM »
Texas? That would be a full metal jacket. ;) Sorry, couldn't resist. Won't do it again. :-[
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2017, 09:49:36 AM »
RSD has a waxed cotton version of its Ronin jacket -- armor ready (you can purchase the armor inserts).

http://www.rolandsands.com/product/535/ronin-waxed-cotton/black
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Re: Period appropriate jackets??
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2017, 10:00:57 AM »
Army surplus camouflage for that authentic disillusioned with american life seventies aesthetic.
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2017, 10:03:22 AM »
Quote from: BomberMann650 on March 22, 2017, 10:00:57 AM
Army surplus camouflage for that authentic disillusioned with american life seventies aesthetic.

Make that post-authentic aesthetic.
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2017, 10:07:34 AM »
Look around there is sometimes cool vintage used leather jackets around.
I think we are almost as hot up here.
My buddy used to get leathers made by Bates. He had sleeves made..more like a jacket that ended about 8 inches below the neck.... Nice for hot days.
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2017, 10:35:05 AM »
Well played Deltarider!
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2017, 12:51:45 PM »
Quote from: Deltarider on March 22, 2017, 09:40:12 AM
Texas? That would be a full metal jacket. ;) Sorry, couldn't resist. Won't do it again. :-[

Don't you mean bullet-proof jacket?  ;D

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