Of course I would rather be sweating when I get home than feel cool and comfortable in the back of the ambulance..

I ran errands this morning.. took the Ninja.. its about 70 here but humid.. I'm wearing my helmet, gloves and my Teknic Chicane textile jacket.. I removed the inner liner vest thing.. now I know I am safer than the fuy that drove by me on a cruiser wearing just a tshirt.. but man it is hot. I think it is time to invest in a mesh jacket.. My chicane is awesome... ver comfortable although when I wear a t shirt it is a bit looser than when Im wearing a nice button down and undershirt to work, or a seater or sweatshirt.. and its a 44.. (they were out of 42 and this was a clearance). So I am thinking of getting a 42 for the warm weather mesh.

newenough has this one on clearance (thats where I bought the chicane) for $85

http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/firstgear_mesh_tex_motorcycle_jacket.html

I'd either get black:
http://www.newenough.com/image/path/18211/FG_Mesh_front.jpg

or silver:
http://www.newenough.com/image/path/18359/Mesh_Tex_silver_black.jpg

Those are the colors of my helmet anyway..

It seems comparable to my Chicane with armor on elbows and shoulders... and a back pad..

what do you think? Should i consider something else? I want it to be comfortable and breathable.. its not getting any colder out there for a while..

Thanks,
Adam

I love new enoughs clearance. I got my Joe Rocket Mesh Jacket for $29 from them, which I consider one hell of a steal since I've seen the exact jacket for 120 in stores around here.
Definitely not the best jacket around, but great for its price.

Even on the hottest of days, my mesh jacket keeps me cool as long as I'm moving. Stopping at stoplights gets toasty pretty quick though.

Wow.. $29??? That's insane.. I paid $49 for my chicane on clearance.... same thing.. worth a lot more and perfect.

I wish they would put some mesh jackets on 'crazy' clearance.. lol

Adam,
I would stay away from those, as the nylon is really low quality. It is only a 250 denier, and at the minimum, you want 600 denier. The 250 won't offer any abrasion resistance. In this case the 600 or 250 debate is clearly in favor of the 600 :) The nylon that one is made of is likely to disintegrate on contact with asphalt.
Here are some other great choices for you
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/14487/CITEM/Yoshimura-AF-Mesh-Jacket-Closeouts.aspx
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/14486/CITEM/Yoshimura-AF-C-Mesh-Cordura-Jacket-Closeouts.aspx
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/14/CClass/Street-Bike-Textile-Vented-Jackets-Mens-Riding-Gear-Closeouts.aspx
http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/bargain_basement/vanson/vent_max_3_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html
http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/bargain_basement/teknic/chicane_textile_motorcycle_jacket.html
http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/bargain_basement/teknic/freestyle_textile_motorcycle_jacket.html

I have the JR Phoenix mesh jacket and so far, knock on wood, it has worked out great. It has the thicker solid nylon in the shoulders and arms, ie impact areas and mesh in the front and back. Wore it in the mountains last weekend and froze, but on hot days seems to keep me cool enough.

http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/mesh_jackets_and_pants/joe_rocket/phoenix_5_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

It is pricier than the ones Kim suggested. I have also heard that the Scorpion mesh jacket is rather nice

http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/mesh_jackets_and_pants/scorpion/cool_rod_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

good luck and let us know what you get.

nb

Thanks noche... I didn't know about denier..

How about this Alpinestar? Looks nice.. great 600 denier fabric

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/bargain_basement/alpinestars/t_stunt_2_air_flo_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

$96

http://www.newenough.com/image/path/720/Default.jpg

It's a bit more than i had wanted to spend, but it looks to be what I am looking for, and it sucks to be sweatin in the textile.

Some of the ones that you linked were actually textile.. one being the Chicane that I have.. which Im glad that it is rated well.

I'm about to buy the Yoshimura
AF-C Mesh Cordura Jacket
It is getting really hot out there.

I'm about to buy the Yoshimura
AF-C Mesh Cordura Jacket
It is getting really hot out there.

source?

source?

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/14486/CITEM/Yoshimura-AF-C-Mesh-Cordura-Jacket-Closeouts.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/14486/CITEM/Yoshimura-AF-C-Mesh-Cordura-Jacket-Closeouts.aspx

Hehe you beat me to it :)

The material is definitely better, but it does not have a back protector in it. Can you take the protector out of you chicane and put it in this one?

Thanks noche... I didn't know about denier..

How about this Alpinestar? Looks nice.. great 600 denier fabric

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/bargain_basement/alpinestars/t_stunt_2_air_flo_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

$96


It's a bit more than i had wanted to spend, but it looks to be what I am looking for, and it sucks to be sweatin in the textile.

Some of the ones that you linked were actually textile.. one being the Chicane that I have.. which Im glad that it is rated well.

I have the Yoshimura AF-C jacket, its pretty nice.

After I lowsided it held up pretty well, tore a bit over the shoulder pad but still going strong. I'll edit this post with pics later. I'll probably buy it again since its $100 less than I originally paid.

I just wish it was a little longer, that sport fit brings it right to my belt buckle.

edit: as far as keeping you cool and whatnot, this works great. I'm not boiling at a stoplight, and I'm nice and cool throughout the ride.
And I'm the kinda person who breaks a sweat eating hot pizza. :p

I bought a Frank Thomas mesh jacket from Cycle Gear after roasting in the leather jacket i intended to wear. Wasnt $85, but $120 for a jacket i got to buy and wear the same day aint bad.

Its awesome. Its like wearing nothing, and is passable as a regular jacket off the bike. As for protection, I actually think it may be better for impacts than the leather one i have. The armor in the shoulders and the elbows extends almost the full length of the sleaves, and the back pad is fairly substaintial as well. Figure as long as i dont slide on my chest, ill be fine.

I am a pretty "frugal" person and I will honestly just sweat my tail off rather than spend $100 on something I don't need.

I stripped the two inserts from my normal jacket, The Scorpion Hat-Trick.

When sitting still, sure I get hot as hell, but when moving I'm ok.

I'm down here in the DEEP south also, where humidity is through the roof and temps lately have been 95º+ with some being over 100º.

Just my own opinion here but I can take the heat.

For all you gear heads that like to ridicule wife beating, thong wearing, flip flop groovers. I bought a new jacket. Well I bought it for the boys. It's a Joe Rocket Suzuki mesh jacket. Unfortunately, neither of them like it so I'm going to wear it. They like the Dainese leather jackets better (Marco Lucchinelli replica). So I get the new jacket.

Now everybody better shut the "f" up about me and gear. I'm still wearing flip flops though.

too bad you have to be small XS or medium to get the yosh jacket.. cc you are a riot..

bought tourmaster intake 2 mesh jacket today. seems to be pretty good as it also has removable rain liner and removable insulation liner. and its 600 denier.

I am a pretty "frugal" person and I will honestly just sweat my tail off rather than spend $100 on something I don't need.

I stripped the two inserts from my normal jacket, The Scorpion Hat-Trick.

When sitting still, sure I get hot as hell, but when moving I'm ok.

I'm down here in the DEEP south also, where humidity is through the roof and temps lately have been 95º+ with some being over 100º.

Just my own opinion here but I can take the heat.
I like my Hat-Trick, but when its 95º+ it feels like its not getting any air through it, I have to unzip mine about halfway down and hold it open going down the road to get any air flow. Have you had the chance to wear that jacket in the cold yet? If so, do the liners do a good job keeping you warm?

i wish alpinestars made all their mesh jackets in white.. reflects more sun then black, sure my bike is black but mesh is not for style its for comfort.... i tryed on a mesh alpinestars jacket (the leather ones never fit me right with elbow padding).. but this one fit perfectly... i gotta find it online... u should get it... it was PERFECT.. but only comes in black

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/14486/CITEM/Yoshimura-AF-C-Mesh-Cordura-Jacket-Closeouts.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/14486/CITEM/Yoshimura-AF-C-Mesh-Cordura-Jacket-Closeouts.aspx

Hehe you beat me to it :)
thanks... I like that jacket, but it wouldn't work for me with my gut. :p

Have you considered a perforated leather jacket to replace your textile?

For example I have both Joe Rocket Speedmaster 5.0 perforated leather jacket:

http://www.newenough.com/image/path/8834/black.jpg

and the UFO 2 mesh jacket for hot weather.

http://www.newenough.com/image/path/24262/2009_Joe_Rocket_UFO_2.0_Jacket_Grey_Black_White.jpg

You'd expect the white mesh/textile jacket to be much cooler based on just the color itself, but I find that my all black perforated leather jacket keeps me cooler! With nearly full frontal perforation and perforation on the top of the arms, shoulders, and upper back to allow heat to escape, I don't bother taking out my mesh jacket anymore.

I'm thinking about getting an all-white leather jacket.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/images/InitialSet/taichi_gmx_motion_lthr_jkt_white_400.jpg
Or Icon Accelerant leather perforated jacket
https://www.cyclegear.com/images/jackets/icon_accelerant_perf_lthr_jkt_wht_LG.jpg

A lot of surface area to reflect light and perforations everywhere!

^^ I have that exact UFO mesh jacket and sometimes I use just the top of my 2-piece. It's mostly perforated (only the outside of the arms is not). The mesh jacket is TONS cooler. While moving its not that far off but come to a stoplight or traffic and i am roasting in the leather. Well I am roasting in either but markedly more so in the leather.

I don't know how you Americans in the lower states can ride in your temperatures without a mesh jacket. I guess being in Canada makes me more used to cold weather than hot. :canada:

I currently have a Teknic mesh jacket (don't know the model or denier rating, it's from 2002). Couple of years ago I had a low speed (less than 50 km/h) wipeout with it on. Landed on my arms and knees. Just some minor scuffing on my sleeve and the pads must have worked because I didn't feel a thing on my elbow or forearm.

I'm looking to get a new mesh jacket for myself so that I can use my old one for passengers. Has anybody had any experience with the Joe Rocket Kawasaki mesh jacket? I'm looking at the grey but I sure wish it came in blue to match the bike.

Robin - I have the Joe Rocket Cleo2 mesh jacket - you can look it up and compare... it's been tested and held up fine, though the textile part on my cleo pants didn't hold up as well... my oops thread shows the damage to them...

I like my Hat-Trick, but when its 95º+ it feels like its not getting any air through it, I have to unzip mine about halfway down and hold it open going down the road to get any air flow. Have you had the chance to wear that jacket in the cold yet? If so, do the liners do a good job keeping you warm?

YES!!!!!! I was riding it with both liners in when it was 45º out at night. Boy I was FREEZING except for my face and chest. That jacket works GREAT!

i would stay away from dark colors especially on hot days

This is my summer jacket and we had three stright days of 95+ coming home form work last week. No problems.

http://www.tuckerrocky.com/images/09fg/360degrees/MeshTexDayGlo.html

this is my hot weather jacket. it flows a lot of air and it is really comfortable here in hawaii... it is lightweight, but still seems to offer decent protection.

i also like that it has mid-arm, wrist, and waist adjustments.

it isn't good if you get caught out in the rain with it though. the water will start to get through relatively fast.

http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/mesh_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/draft_air_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

The mesh icon arc jacket on newenough is pretty cheap ~186 i think, and its REALLY nice. I wanted to buy it but i couldnt let myself go mesh, so i got the vented textile one instead.

EDIT: heres the link http://www.newenough.com/pricing/private/2159
the pics dont do it justice at all, i saw the black one and it looked -REALLY- good.

Have you considered a perforated leather jacket to replace your textile?


Triple digit here and I ride with my perforated leather jacket :thumbup:

Got the Icon ARC Mesh which has some leather on the shoulders and arms. It breathes very well. $200 though.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/image_storage/f/71/f713650db3edcacc3d36ca7282d661ae_rough.jpg?height=520&width=580

While I'm normally wearing my vented Fieldsheer Highland II one-piece suit, I bought the Cortech HRX silver mesh jacket a while back, however it's been discontinued now. Looks good and flows quite a bit of air, has CE armor, plus leather in the impact areas. The only problem is that I didn't buy a pair of mesh pants back then to go with it!
Tony

I love new enoughs clearance. I got my Joe Rocket Mesh Jacket for $29 from them, which I consider one hell of a steal since I've seen the exact jacket for 120 in stores around here.
Definitely not the best jacket around, but great for its price.

Even on the hottest of days, my mesh jacket keeps me cool as long as I'm moving. Stopping at stoplights gets toasty pretty quick though.

All motorcycle jackets, leather or mesh will get HOT in while sitting at a red light or stop sign! I wear my jacket (scorpion Hat-trick) all the time, but on some days going to work in the morning... i dont wear my Riding Pants (TOO HOT OUT, balls sweat, buttcrack sweats... not comfomy ya know)

how do you like that scorpion hat trick? thinking of buying one, although i dont need it.

i have a joe rocket pheonix 4.0 mesh jacket for warmer weather.

I think its not too bad. compared a few of the other ones i have had. The price wasnt bad but still. 85 is hard to beat

how do you like that scorpion hat trick? thinking of buying one, although i dont need it.

Mines Red/Black
I like it alot, it doesnt get too warm sitting at a Light... compared to my Scorpion exo Deuce Riding pants (Mesh/Textile) lol
the price i paided is $229.95 for mine from sportbiketrackgear.com (i live near their store here in Mi.)
It fits great, with my gloves on, pretty eash to upzip pockets to grab Cell phone out,etc.. stuck at a light (check time,if i got any voicemails)

The Airguard liner, works really well on blocking Rain and Wind!
i rode in a nasty downpour for 45mins Heavy Rains as i rode 35-45MPH in the city of Mt. clemens Mi. When i got to my bros house, took off my gear, my shirt was nice and dry, lil damp around the collar... some water (any coat i presume will be that way) was able to pass around my neck, but im sure theres Neck Guard scarfs or sumin from 'Cold Killers' inc. to take care of that!
I rode in the morning to work with the airguard liner, in 39-46 degrees and i didnt feel ANY CHILL on my torso... except my Neck got alil chilled, you need to wear a scarf thingy if your riding in Fall/Winter weather. Other then those few things, im very Happy with my Scorpion Gear! Next year i plan on buying the ULTRA COOL LOOKING - Scorpion 'Stinger' leather jacket in White (looks like a star wars Storm-trooper) for my Summer jacket! but its $380.95 ouchy :eek:

I recently got the jacket in your very first question, the firstgear meshtex, and I love it. I wear it without the liner and last week was a very hot week, never felt too hot once. It's my first jacket so I can't really compare it with anything, but I'm definetly pleased with it so far.

I had a FirstGear MeshTex jacket that was very comfortable on those hot days. I also find that my leather jacket sometimes feels more comfortable than a mesh jacket on hot days.

I was looking for some prices on gear and found the closeouts on this site seemed pretty good.

http://www.compacc.com/Bargains_Specials.cfm/m/1/y/0/v/1

Let me know what you think. Since I haven't been looking for a long time.

great find CC!

I was looking for some prices on gear and found the closeouts on this site seemed pretty good.

http://www.compacc.com/Bargains_Specials.cfm/m/1/y/0/v/1

Let me know what you think. Since I haven't been looking for a long time.

wow!! they do have great prices.
definitely adding them to the fav.
thanks CC

Motorcycle Superstore updated their closeouts, Yoshimura jackets are now 77% off. :D

I'm replacing my slightly damaged $170 jacket for $40. ****in sweet deal imo. :thumbup:

I have been looking at the Yoshimura Jackets for a while now, but I seen that they just marked them down some more. I just ordered the AF Mesh Jacket for $29.99. I don't need one real bad, but at that price I just had to get it.

just picked up one of these... :D

fits fine... even on old, fat people.

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/fieldsheer/high_flow_2_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

http://www.newenough.com/image/path/22997/2009_Fieldsheer_Hi-Flow_II_Mesh_Jacket_Yellow_Black.jpg

I got one of those too kkim... very nice.. cant wait to ride!

My new jacket just came in the mail today,http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2008_Yoshimura_AF_Mesh_Jacket.jpg
Ive been wearing the jacket around the house for a couple of hours, I would go for a ride, but it is raining. Here is what I have noted, the quality seems very good, it feels like it will hold up well in a crash, the only thing I really have a problem with is the plastic zipper, but it is a YKK zipper and feels high quality. The armor is also a bit bulky compared to my scorpion jacket, but its pretty form fitting.

Also I carry just about everything in the pockets of my scorpion jacket it was 4 huge pockets, the yoshi jacket just has 2 small pockets in the front, looks like I will have to make sacrifices as to what I will carry on my person.

Anybody who is looking for a new jacket atm should checkout the Yoshimura section at Motorcyclesuperstore.com Lots of great jackets for real cheap.

the only thing about the Yosh jacket is that you have to be horse jockey sized to get one.. lol.. in all seriousness.. the only sizes I saw listed were small, xsmall and some mediums.. good deal if you can fit into one.

just ordered the scorpioin master mesh jacket yesterday from new enough. hopefully, it should get here just in time for the delivery of my bike.
http://www.newenough.com/image/path/26750/09ScorpionXDRMasterBKLG.jpg

i actually wanted to get the scorpion shock jacket. it looks better, but i think it may be a bit too hot for use in hawaii.

Nice jacket, I got the Scorpion Hat Trick jacket, and I rock a scorpion helmet, they make very good quality stuff,:thumbup:

the hat trick? nice!! i guess you went with the black and red, huh? i was trying to get the phantom hat trick in large, but they are back ordered everywhere i looked.

yea I bought a Shift Leather Jacket and whooo I am soooo hot in it. However I cant convince my wife to let me drop any more change on a mesh jacket. Sooo I am deciding to wait untill the end of summer riding for you mainlanders to snatch one. I really like this one.

Jacket (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shift-Airborne-Motorcycle-Mesh-Jacket-Silver-Medium-MED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem19b417477cQQitemZ110395 606908QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise#ebayphotohosting)

But I think 130 is a bit too much...I am thinking around 65-80 shipped. I will be searching through craigslist these next couple of months for something untill I can sneek a nice purchas past my wife ;)

check out the new enough closeout section for great buys. :D

hey michael, speaking of mesh jackets, do you think your wife would be interested in buying this jacket i am selling? i would charge less of course since i wouldn't have to ship it. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=25136

I have the JR Phoenix mesh jacket and so far, knock on wood, it has worked out great. It has the thicker solid nylon in the shoulders and arms, ie impact areas and mesh in the front and back. Wore it in the mountains last weekend and froze, but on hot days seems to keep me cool enough.

http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/mesh_jackets_and_pants/joe_rocket/phoenix_5_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html


Will second this jacket. Its great for hot weather, but i was a little cold tonight when the weather cooled down.

for those wanting a plain jacket with great airflow and good protection i would recommend http://www.tuckerrocky.com/images/09fg/360degrees/MeshTexRedBlk.html they offer various colors.

the hat trick? nice!! i guess you went with the black and red, huh? i was trying to get the phantom hat trick in large, but they are back ordered everywhere i looked.

i know i mention this place alot, but did you try giving sportbiketrackgear.com a Call or look?

1-888-784-4327 (toll free sales)
10am-6pm Mon-Fri EST time
10am-4pm SAT (closed sundays)

im going up there this fri-sat to maybe buy my new helmet... and if my Money burns a hole in my pocket (need or want, atm helmet is a Need!)
another jacket (a Want)..... im looking at getting a Scorpion exo-Stinger (white/blk) :thumbup:

First post here :)

Bought the Yoshi jacket and it arrived today. I was kinda worried that the small would be too small, but it actually fit perfectly. So thanks for the tip, whoever it was that posted the link to it in the first place