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[Twolanerider]

They have an XL at Thunderbird HD in ABQ... saw it yesterday

ABQ trip.  Having fun?

[cuthbertss]

ABQ trip.  Having fun?

hell yes my brother....  great riding..pix to follow when i get home tomorrow.....
stopped in Madrid yesterday....   took pictures in front of the wild hogs diner....   and found a very cool biker bar...
but not the one from the movie..

[iski]

Mike...perhaps we can compare notes on the merits of the proper gear for the task ahead, including having good socks for the purpose.  You wouldn't believe the chit I've got in my basement!!  I've even got a quiver of fly rods.  It's a sickness I have, and there is no cure.

Terry - I missed your reply here until now.  Sorry for the delay.  It is indeed a sickness & my attempted cure ran well into the ......... I never added it up but ...... hmmmm....   it is LESS than a SE bike! 

Summer mountain trips are interesting.  I usually carry a leather jacket and leggings just in case.  Used the leather jacket on the last mountain trip a couple of weeks ago, but the light jacket (windbreaker) was not needed some mornings, even.  I may ditch the leather for some FXRG type gear though.  More versatile, but leather has served me well for a long time riding. Wide temp swings are common in elevation so I plan ahead.  On the socks issue - I use socks that wick moisture both summer & winter.  Found some on a closeout somewhere for not much $$ & they are working great. When its cold I just add a sock liner (also add a liner if a lot of hiking is planned for summer trips.)

Cabelas, Sierra Trading Post, Gander Mt., REI, & Bass pro Shops were a magnet for me, along with a few mountain/backpacking stores a few years back.  I have enough backpacking gear for extended primitive camping trips, which I no longer take.  But just in case, its there..... 

I'll be back in the Smokies in August.  Hope You have a great time on your July trip!

[Midnight Rider]

Saw one in Junction City, Ks, but they didn't have it in my size.  Needless to say, I'll own one as soon as I find an XL.  Nice jacket.

Henry, if you're interested, call Jenny at Charlies HD in West Virginia...she "found" my two and gave me 20% off.  Shipped in two days after she got them to her store.  Good lady to buy any parts from.

[Midnight Rider]

Terry - I missed your reply here until now.  Sorry for the delay.  It is indeed a sickness & my attempted cure ran well into the ......... I never added it up but ...... hmmmm....   it is LESS than a SE bike! 

Summer mountain trips are interesting.  I usually carry a leather jacket and leggings just in case.  Used the leather jacket on the last mountain trip a couple of weeks ago, but the light jacket (windbreaker) was not needed some mornings, even.  I may ditch the leather for some FXRG type gear though.  More versatile, but leather has served me well for a long time riding. Wide temp swings are common in elevation so I plan ahead.  On the socks issue - I use socks that wick moisture both summer & winter.  Found some on a closeout somewhere for not much $$ & they are working great. When its cold I just add a sock liner (also add a liner if a lot of hiking is planned for summer trips.)

Cabelas, Sierra Trading Post, Gander Mt., REI, & Bass pro Shops were a magnet for me, along with a few mountain/backpacking stores a few years back.  I have enough backpacking gear for extended primitive camping trips, which I no longer take.  But just in case, its there..... 

I'll be back in the Smokies in August.  Hope You have a great time on your July trip!

Yes, it's all less than a SE bike, but I shudder to think what I've got tied up in all of it...skis, boots, poles, Wenowna canoes (two) and all accesories for canoe camping trips, Gregory backpack, Trailwise Backpack, Sierra Designs Tent, various stoves, candle lanterns, lanterns.  I can't bring myself to get rid of some of the stuff, as I can look at it and have such great memories.  It doesn't eat, so it's not hurting anything other than occupying space.

I much prefer riding at all times in the chaps and leather jacket, but if it gets really warm, that stuff has got to come off and then there's no where to store the big jackets...they take up a LOT of room.  That's what I like about these jackets...the panels are able to fold up and lay totally flat in the TP, or be stuffed into a small stuffsack, then the mesh is cool, but it's also got the good elbow and shoulder armor.  I am so sick....

It's still cheaper than a color matched trailer...

[iski]

Yes, it's all less than a SE bike, but I shudder to think what I've got tied up in all of it...skis, boots, poles, Wenowna canoes (two) and all accesories for canoe camping trips, Gregory backpack, Trailwise Backpack, Sierra Designs Tent, various stoves, candle lanterns, lanterns.  I can't bring myself to get rid of some of the stuff, as I can look at it and have such great memories.  It doesn't eat, so it's not hurting anything other than occupying space.

I much prefer riding at all times in the chaps and leather jacket, but if it gets really warm, that stuff has got to come off and then there's no where to store the big jackets...they take up a LOT of room.  That's what I like about these jackets...the panels are able to fold up and lay totally flat in the TP, or be stuffed into a small stuffsack, then the mesh is cool, but it's also got the good elbow and shoulder armor.  I am so sick....

It's still cheaper than a color matched trailer...

Cheaper than a color matched trailer - I like the way you think.  In addition to full face helmets, a man made materials jacket - maybe the transformation or the nylon FXRG (never on sale darn it) is on my shopping list.  Leather is bulky for packing in the bike but when its cold and staying cold I like it best. Nylon stuffs better no doubt.  With the armor its better than leather.  I am also afflicted and it gets worse instead of better the older I get....

No canoes (neighbors/friends had those so I did not buy one) but I have a Eureka 4 man tent (full rain fly), a Eureka one man tent, a few other tents, Kelty backpack with a few hundred miles on it, down sleeping bags that stuff tiny, a few other poly sleeping bags, camp rest mattresses, 1 man backpacking stove, Coleman stoves & lanterns, dutch ovens & asstd. cast iron, and enough assorted gear to outfit a small army in the woods.  I learned to pack light for the primitive trips and when on truck trips/hunting trips lived in reasonable comfort.  Well, considering the $$ it might be unreasonable.  Like you, great memories with all that stuff and no plans to part with any of it.

I usually find deals on jackets in the summer so I am sorta looking.

[cuthbertss]

Henry, if you're interested, call Jenny at Charlies HD in West Virginia...she "found" my two and gave me 20% off.  Shipped in two days after she got them to her store.  Good lady to buy any parts from.

I will second the motion on Jenni

she is good people

[charlie]

IBought the new mesh HD jacket for my wife and i. I hope they live up to the comfort leval there supose to. Does anyone have any feed back.

[Midnight Rider]

Got to fully test these jackets on our 2200 mile trip to the VA/NC mountains this past week.  I can see this jacket taking the place of my leathers in all but the coldest weather I ride in.  Being able to zip on the outer panels in the cool mornings, then zip them off to have only the mesh when the day warmed up was great.  The Armor did not bother me at all.  We were in temps from mid 50's in the very early morning to low 90's in the afternoon...most versitile jacket I've seen so far.   

[iski]

Got to fully test these jackets on our 2200 mile trip to the VA/NC mountains this past week.  I can see this jacket taking the place of my leathers in all but the coldest weather I ride in.  Being able to zip on the outer panels in the cool mornings, then zip them off to have only the mesh when the day warmed up was great.  The Armor did not bother me at all.  We were in temps from mid 50's in the very early morning to low 90's in the afternoon...most versitile jacket I've seen so far.   

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Very interested - good report.


How waterproof is it? 

[saddlebow]

Just had the same experience Sunday coming back from Mammoth Lakes in the Sierras.  I needed to be in LA Sunday night, and the fires south of Mammoth had 395 closed on and off.  I went North from Mammoth and went through the Tioga Pass in Yosemite at 6:30 AM.  At 11,000 ft it was cold, cold cold!  About 42 F-jacket kept the wind out no worries. [And the seat and grip heaters came in handy, too!]  100 miles later I was in the Central Valley and the temps hit 95+; off came the shell and in came the breeze.  Got all the way over the the coast and ran through a couple of rain cells between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara; saw them coming and got the shell out and on.  Worked like a champ!  Only complaint is that the waterproof shell doesn't breathe, so once you're out of the rain it gets hot in a hurry.   Great piece of travel gear cuz it does so many different things in one............
Just leaving LA to ride to Oakland to see HD-Dude for some electronic updates...jacket's got me covered all the way....

[Midnight Rider]

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Very interested - good report.


How waterproof is it? 

Mike....didn't push that part.  The panels would be pretty waterresistant though, so running through a shower wouldn't be a problem.  I didn't test the inner shell.  I still like my Gore-Tex stuff when I'm really in the rain...

The outer panels zip off and store flat, so take up very little room.  The sleeve cuffs are lined with a fleece like material, as is the collar, so it's very comfortable all day long.  The only time I got hot was down near Maryville when I was stopped.  Moving, I was fine.  Suzanne really liked hers as well and loves the ability to change so quickly (though she is challenged when it comes to the zippers  )

[spydglide]

Mike....didn't push that part.  The panels would be pretty waterresistant though, so running through a shower wouldn't be a problem.  I didn't test the inner shell.  I still like my Gore-Tex stuff when I'm really in the rain...

The outer panels zip off and store flat, so take up very little room.  The sleeve cuffs are lined with a fleece like material, as is the collar, so it's very comfortable all day long.  The only time I got hot was down near Maryville when I was stopped.  Moving, I was fine.  Suzanne really liked hers as well and loves the ability to change so quickly (though she is challenged when it comes to the zippers   )

I think we can overlook this due to Bootsie's many wonderful  :-*attributes, don't you?  har!  spyder

[Midnight Rider]

I think we can overlook this due to Bootsie's many wonderful  :-*attributes, don't you?  har!  spyder

Definitely, Spydy...she's a gem, and a trooper...never a complaint in 2200 miles.  I'll work her zippers for her...

[spydglide]

Definitely, Spydy...she's a gem, and a trooper...never a complaint in 2200 miles.  I'll work her zippers for her...

:2vrolijk_21:good boy!  har!  spyder