Textile Jackets ???

lkcty99prf · 03-15-2005, 2:05 AM

Anyone have any luck with a good textile jacket like - joe rocket-icon-agv-or any other kind ??

deez · 03-15-2005, 2:55 AM

Got a mint Joe Rocket one with decent armor sitting unused if you want a jacket for really cheap. It's R/W/B, and size XL I believe.

slodsm · 03-15-2005, 6:48 AM

I've worn both JR and First Gear jackets that were textile but I never felt quite as safe in them so they just kinda hang up in the closet now. Just a personal thing though because they are a whole lot better than a t shirt.

Northern RR · 03-15-2005, 6:56 AM

By textile jacket do you mean the mesh type ones? or one of the solid fabric coats? I have one of the joe rocket balistic mesh types and I love it to death,. works great, fits well, is nice and breathable and looks okay too. Plus one of my buddies crash tested one and it held up great

which was a real suprise to me, I figured that they would blow apart pretty quick.

Newfie TLR · 03-15-2005, 7:10 AM

I've had 2 Joe Rocket Ballistics, and my wife has a Teknic and they're all good. No issues except that my first JR jacket only lasted 5 years and about 80,000 Kms.

l'timbré · 03-15-2005, 8:04 AM

I read about one guy who wasn't so lucky with the jacket he was giving warnings to others as to not feel safe in that jacket

it went into pieces when he fell

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Originally Posted by Northern RR

By textile jacket do you mean the mesh type ones? or one of the solid fabric coats? I have one of the joe rocket balistic mesh types and I love it to death,. works great, fits well, is nice and breathable and looks okay too. Plus one of my buddies crash tested one and it held up great

which was a real suprise to me, I figured that they would blow apart pretty quick.

sheepofblue · 03-15-2005, 8:09 AM

I have a JR Phoenix never tested

When weather permits I prefer and wear leather (better protection) however at 95+ I would quickly get dehydrated in my leather (or heat stroke).

Newfie TLR · 03-15-2005, 8:09 AM

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Originally Posted by l'timbré

I read about one guy who wasn't so lucky with the jacket he was giving warnings to others as to not feel safe in that jacket

it went into pieces when he fell

I'd say it depends mostly on speed. Obviously if your doing 30 or 40 KMs & dump it to avoid something, there's gonna be alot less damage than if you're doing 120 on a highway.

phobiaphobe · 03-15-2005, 9:05 AM

I've crashed in a JR Meteor II jacket and it did its job very well. Only cuts and bruisies I got were on my legs (which were (un)protected by jeans.) I've now sold that coat to a friend as it is still n good shape. I'm now using a JR Alter Ego coat... it's a very cool design which turns into a mesh for really hot days.

SYKOTYK · 03-15-2005, 9:48 AM

I too have the Alter Ego by Joe Rocket. It is a wonderful piece of clothing. I usually only wear it when I ride to work and back (1.5 miles) but when it is cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon, this jacket goes from a full on textile jacket to a mesh jacket in about 15 sec. I have never crash tested it but it does have decent armor.

Chain · 03-15-2005, 9:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lkcty99prf

Anyone have any luck with a good textile jacket like - joe rocket-icon-agv-or any other kind ??

I'm a fan of Tour Master stuff. My normal, everday riding jacket is a Cortech Sport from that company. It doesn't vent all that well, but would appear very durable, has removable armor, a waterproof membrane liner, and reflective 3M patches to help make me more conspicuous at night.

I wear JR Meteor 4.0 riding britches as well, at least on days I can stand them. Hot as hell, but waterproofed with reflective piping and rain proof pocket on the front. Easy to get into and out of as well. Great for trips.

Another good company to get top quality textile gear from is Aerostich.

I also own a JR Phoenix jacket for those truly beastly summer days when it's hot with high humidity. Probably won't protect me as well as my TM jacket unless it's a fairly low speed get-off. That said, I really don't want to get into another war over mesh riding gear. We have beaten that horse a time or two.

JR Phoenix jacket aftermath

phobiaphobe · 03-15-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chain

I wear JR Meteor 4.0 riding britches as well, at least on days I can stand them. Hot as hell, but waterproofed with reflective piping and rain proof pocket on the front. Easy to get into and out of as well. Great for trips.

pdoyle64 · 03-15-2005, 12:16 PM

I love my Aerostich Roadcrafter. It's a great all weather riding suit except for the 85+ degree days.

Edit: Stunt pic edit.

MrX954 · 03-15-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pdoyle64

I love my Aerostich Roadcrafter. It's a great all weather riding suit except for the 85+ degree days.

I dont think you should post pics like that there Ace.....

Chain · 03-15-2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrX954

I dont think you should post pics like that there Ace.....

Yeah, gotta be careful of skirting the stunna thingy around here.

Nice SV Thou, however. What sort of cans are those?

pdoyle64 · 03-15-2005, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MrX954

I dont think you should post pics like that there Ace.....

You've got something against Suzukis?

MrX954 · 03-15-2005, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pdoyle64

You've got something against Suzukis?

Ahh no but most members frown upon "stunting" pics just read the site rules:

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8 We have zero tolerance for "stunters" or anyone else who gives motorcyclists a bad image. Don't post material which could be reasonably construed as celebrating or defending the stunting culture. Don't ask how to do wheelies or stoppies either. News stories, videos, and photos discussing the stunting movement and the negative impact it has on our sport are permissible, however.

pdoyle64 · 03-15-2005, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MrX954

Ahh no but most members frown upon "stunting" pics just read the site rules:

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8 We have zero tolerance for "stunters" or anyone else who gives motorcyclists a bad image. Don't post material which could be reasonably construed as celebrating or defending the stunting culture. Don't ask how to do wheelies or stoppies either. News stories, videos, and photos discussing the stunting movement and the negative impact it has on our sport are permissible, however.

Gotcha. Thanks for the heads up guys.

The cans on the SV were Sudco carbon fiber. After a little research I found they were made by Hindle. Sounded great!

Chain · 03-15-2005, 1:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pdoyle64

Gotcha. Thanks for the heads up guys.

The cans on the SV were Sudco carbon fiber. After a little research I found they were made by Hindle. Sounded great!

LOL @ the photo edit above. You're a good sport.

I sooooo badly want a Roadcrafter. That will be the next bike related purchase I make.

I've heard of Sudco, but know little of them. I bought and tricked out a naked '01 SV650 and had alot of fun with it. A twin on exhaust, nothing sounds better in the two-wheeled world IMO. I'll bet that thousand of yours sounds fantastic with those carby cans.

seamus · 03-15-2005, 1:32 PM

I have the Icon TiMax mesh. Works great all the way down to 32 degrees. Was just pushing it on the autobahn today at 190km at 40 degrees and was not cold at all. The zip out fleece liner works great on the torso area. If the liner had full sleeves, I'd wear it all year round.

ashkicker · 03-15-2005, 1:36 PM

I had a gericke before I sold my yamaha. It was great but I never crash tested it thank goodness. I bought a joe rocket pheonix this winter. Its very comfortable.

I would like to wear my leather jacket but in the south Georgia heat its about impossible. Mesh is better than a tshirt and shorts like I see most people wearing.

EDDIE110171 · 03-15-2005, 3:02 PM

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Originally Posted by big pimpin

I had a gericke before I sold my yamaha. It was great but I never crash tested it thank goodness. I bought a joe rocket pheonix this winter. Its very comfortable.

I would like to wear my leather jacket but in the south Georgia heat its about impossible. Mesh is better than a tshirt and shorts like I see most people wearing.

JR also makes a Pheonix with leather in the shoulders and arms. The leather is perforated and even tolerable in the hot Florida summers. I also think it gives a little extra protection IMHO.

Chain · 03-15-2005, 3:59 PM

This is what will replace my first-gen JR Phoenix for hot weather riding.

http://www.vansonleathers.com/produc...ventilator.htm

Newfie TLR · 03-15-2005, 5:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MrX954

I dont think you should post pics like that there Ace.....

I don't think he's stunting. I think he's riding up a really steep freekin hill!!

smkeatr · 03-15-2005, 8:07 PM

5 year old Teknic cordura jacket still holding up well with Tourmaster cordura pants. Wife has a Tourmaster Cortech jacket she loves to death. Waterproof cordura is a must down here for summer riding and the stuff actually vents somewhat OK. We also have a pair of Fieldsheer mesh jackets which get the most mileage. Soft armor on top of the hard stuff. I save my leather for the track or really cold days. Phoenix jacket was given to a friend after I got the Fieldsheer mesh. The Joe Rocket jackets don't fit my plump body as well as the Fieldsheer's do. It's got to fit right.

Antinomianist · 03-15-2005, 10:28 PM

I have First Gear jacket and pants that I have been commuting in for the last 2 years (100-150 miles a day) and they have been pretty good, had some of the zipper pull tabs break off. They seem to be good down to about 30 degrees, miserable above 90 degrees (I have had to start running red lights in sparesly populated parts of the desert because I have started getting dizzy sitting at them with no air flow. The zippers leak in moderate and heavy rain, but it isn't a waterproof suit. My next suit will be an Aerostitch.