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[Midnight Rider]

Spyder,

 Good friend of mine was wearing this same jacket a few weeks ago - with body armor - when he was hit by a car running a red light.  Actually, he ran into the side of the car in the intersection.  Never saw him, he never saw her.

His bike was totaled.  He was shook up & stiff but no road rash.  NONE.  Jacket was torn/abraided at the spot of his center shoulder blades.  Decided after that to give this jacket a try so finally got around to buying it.  He was on his way to work, early morning.  Of course the car got the ticket.  He traded out of his 08 for 10 & is riding again.  Wearing a new version of this jacket now.

Hope you are healing up ok.  Last time I had raod rash was in the 70's & it sucked hind teat.

Hate that for your friend, but on the other hand it's good to hear that the stuff worked in real life.  Chit like that makes you think, huh...

[iski]

Yeah it does.  That's what got me looking at these jackets.  Several really good ones out there.

After looking at his bike (damn mess) & helping him take parts off it for his new one, decided it would be a good decision.  The price was right plus knew this one - for my friend - worked great.




Am on an iPad so the quote deal is not working right -scrolling.  Will be glad when the 10th version or whatever comes out that fixes the glitches.

[JCZ]

Terry, put the back armor back in the jacket.  Wish I'd had some in mine.  spyder

I leave all the armor in.......now.  For the same reason a shattered jaw convinced me to wear a full face......the armor is not going to do you much good when you need it if it's sitting on a shelf at home.

Ohhhh.....off topic.   If you burn easy or ride in really hot weather (especially humid) this is the shirt for you.  It looks ugly as hell when you're wearing it but it's very functional  (super lightweight.....almost like not having a shirt on and the mesh sleeves make it the preferred choice for me).....     http://www.sunprecautions.com/product/1200K11+S+WHT

[spydglide]

Spyder,

His bike was totaled.  He was shook up & stiff but no road rash.  NONE.  Jacket was torn/abraided at the spot of his center shoulder blades.  Decided after that to give this jacket a try so finally got around to buying it.  He was on his way to work, early morning.  Of course the car got the ticket.  He traded out of his 08 for 10 & is riding again.  Wearing a new version of this jacket now.

Hope you are healing up ok.  Last time I had raod rash was in the 70's & it sucked hind teat.

Yeah, the more protection, the less pain & suffering.  I was really glad I had full gloves & heavy boots on w/ a leather (gun) vest....they all saved me lots of skin.  The broken ribs in my back might have been spared if I'd had on a armor jacket, don't know.  I have two of those summer jackets w/ the armor and they work well, but don't expect them to keep you warm in the least when the sun goes down...they're COLD then unless you've got a sweat shirt or something to put under to block the airflow.  spyder

[iski]

Yeah, the more protection, the less pain & suffering.  I was really glad I had full gloves & heavy boots on w/ a leather (gun) vest....they all saved me lots of skin.  The broken ribs in my back might have been spared if I'd had on a armor jacket, don't know.  I have two of those summer jackets w/ the armor and they work well, but don't expect them to keep you warm in the least when the sun goes down...they're COLD then unless you've got a sweat shirt or something to put under to block the airflow.  spyder

Broke ribs - a true pain.  Armour might have helped.

This jacket has a water/windproof long sleeve liner.  Figure will keep it on the bike when wearing the jacket.  Know what you mean about mesh when the temps drop.  Coldern hell then.

Cage behaviors being what they are, glad this jacket has some reflective piping.  That stuff shows well at night.

Almost had a kid wipe me out yesterday in a Cosco parking lot.  He was speeding fast, cutting thru the spaces, spaced out.  If I had not looked wide left, he would have taken me out.

[Para Bellum]

where do you get them?   spyder

www.techsox.com

[mrmagloo]

I mentioned it earlier, but I gotta bring up Under Armour Heat Gear white long sleeves again. We're getting scorched by 90+ temps in Chicago, which is really hot and muggy for us, and I couldn't make it without these. 30+spf, and they feel like you're not wearing anything. The moisture wicks away and with the wind, causes a cooling sensation - it's great, but you have to get white. You definitely won't get any protection in a collision, but you will be comfortable.

[rayz1951]

Are there such things as vented jeans, with zippers or velcrove, not ripped jeans, I've got plenty of those.

Ray Z

[Midnight Rider]

Are there such things as vented jeans, with zippers or velcrove, not ripped jeans, I've got plenty of those.

Ray Z

There are mesh pants.

[spydglide]

Are there such things as vented jeans, with zippers or velcrove, not ripped jeans, I've got plenty of those.

Ray Z

Over-sized Bib-Overalls might work.  har.  spyder

[Midnight Rider]

Over-sized Bib-Overalls might work.  har.  spyder

Every time, Spydy...the 4th law of thermodynamics...give your ba$$'s some air.

[bandit]

this one protects your skin from sun and
further damage (back, shoulders, elbow
and chest) in an accident.

[Chains]

Love the jackets with armor in them, always leave it in.  Not only does it protect you if you get hit, it makes my old saggy shoulders look younger.   I must have 10 jackets and the ones I like the best have some sort of protection in them. 

[grandpadoc]

Long sleeve UV shirt over a Harley hydration vest. The UV shirts are inexpensive (<$30) and available at almost every sporting good store now and breath enough for slow evaporation of the vest.  Doc

[Robmay]

I mentioned it earlier, but I gotta bring up Under Armour Heat Gear white long sleeves again. We're getting scorched by 90+ temps in Chicago, which is really hot and muggy for us, and I couldn't make it without these. 30+spf, and they feel like you're not wearing anything. The moisture wicks away and with the wind, causes a cooling sensation - it's great, but you have to get white. You definitely won't get any protection in a collision, but you will be comfortable.

Is this the one http://www.cabelas.com/mens-long-sleeve-t-shirts-armour-tech-tees.shtml?WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleBaseUSA&WT.z_mc_id1=1167680&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=9928F002-3FDE-DF11-9612-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA ? It won't let me choose white. Closest I can find anywhere is grey.