New Jacket Suggestion

[Blade]

Finding some of my riding on the s3 is now more causal and about the destination more than just the journey.

Duke has sorted me some jeans but looking for a recommendation on a good summer jacket to go with the jeans.

Ideally something light, possibly shower proof with decent protection.

Haven't set a budget but don't want to go mental although happy to spend a fair amount for good kit if its good value.

Suggestions welcome

[Kwacky]

I wear my Klim jacket all the time now.

They do summer jackets. You can usually get deals on last year's stock.

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... t_group/_/(4;product_rating;DESC;0-0;m261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

[duke63]

The only comfortable jacket on a really warm day is a mesh one. From my experience jackets that claim they flow air when there is a waterproof liner behind do not work. Better off with a mesh jacket and carry a waterproof over jacket. Everything is a compromise somewhere.

Dainese, Alpinestars and the usual companies make some decent ones.

I had a Dainese one delivered today as it was the last of old stock and a decent price at sportsbike shop.

[duke63]

Have a look at Rev It jackets too as they make some excellent mesh jackets.

[Blade]

Cheers chaps will do some searching on mesh jackets. Little concerned about their tear resistance but maybe thats something I need to look into more.

[duke63]

The mesh sections are usually only on the parts of the jacket unlikely to hit the ground in an accident. But it’s a compromise. It does however make riding in hot weather comfortable.

[Blade]

You using a short glove with the mesh jacket Duke?

[duke63]

Not at the moment. I have some long Alpinestars gloves that have mesh sections inside the fingers.

[duke63]

These ones

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/260271" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Perkles]

I bought a 2nd hand dainese retro leather jacket off a used dainese dealer ,its like new and has an amazing built in cooling system

[Blade]

I bought a 2nd hand dainese retro leather jacket off a used dainese dealer ,its like new and has an amazing built in cooling system

That sounds good. Who was the dealer?

[Perkles]

A guy on Ebay has a used dainese shop ,the faster you go in mine the cooler you get !

[Blade]

Got a link

[kingfixer]

I’ve just bought one of these, waterproof not too heavy, shoulder , elbow and back protection. Vented on the arms and huge vents under the arms as well as out of the back. I’ve worn mine about 4 or 5 times now, brilliant bit of kit.
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[duke63]

This is the one i bought though in a slightly different colourway.




https://www.dstoremanchester.co.uk/dain ... acket.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[D41]

I like it......stylish yet functional.

[Blade]

Picture gets the message across better than any words. Always ride in good kit

[duke63]

I've seen knobheads riding around in shorts and t shirt this weekend.

When they end up in A&E eventually, hopefully the doctors will make them suffer.

[Perkles]

Picture gets the message across better than any words. Always ride in good kit

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tell my daughter that on her electric scooter