paging Joe Rocket hemp or reactor owner

crazymadbastard · May 25th, 2013, 11:52 AM

Is the hemp good for hot summer days?
Also anyone fallen off with either?

Thanks!

hirubhaiambani · May 25th, 2013, 10:59 PM

A friend had a hemp jacket (not sure of the brand). He said it has decent airflow. No crash report.

crazymadbastard · May 26th, 2013, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

A friend had a hemp jacket (not sure of the brand). He said it has decent airflow. No crash report.

Thanks really need something soon.

dailowill · May 26th, 2013, 10:10 AM

I had the Reactor 2.0 and the mesh does flow airflow very well. However, I wouldn't suggest black since it'll absorb all that heat from the sun.

As for crash report, a car turned left while I was going straight (claiming they didn't see me, of course) and I did have some road rash in the mesh parts of the jacket.

With that said, I wear a Dianese Race Jacket now for the added protection cause crashes suck.

crazymadbastard · May 26th, 2013, 02:33 PM

Thanks all crashes suck for sure. Thinking of going leather for sure. My second concern is comfort, I am fat and sweaty

and I am planning on commuting to work whenever its nice out 25 miles each way.

CC Cowboy · May 26th, 2013, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

Thanks all crashes suck for sure. Thinking of going leather for sure. My second concern is comfort, I am fat and sweaty

and I am planning on commuting to work whenever its nice out 25 miles each way.

You should wear full leathers all the time. You'll still be sweaty but you'll lose weight.

crazymadbastard · May 27th, 2013, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You should wear full leathers all the time. You'll still be sweaty but you'll lose weight.

Yeah leathers it is, so i get right the size for summer, I sweat and lose weight, then javket fits very loose and I can use same jacket in the cold since I can now bundle up. Brilliant!

Pretty much settled on the radar from Joe Rocket leather.

Winston from Connecticut.

crazymadbastard · May 29th, 2013, 04:30 PM

How about the pro street from joe rocket? Closeouts got it at $180 seems like good posibility, style is a little quirky but as long as it protects well and vents well...

infinitethrill · May 29th, 2013, 04:59 PM

Been riding with the Joe Rocket Hemp jacket for about two years. Held up nicely when I went down and hit my right shoulder. A few stitches put it back together. It is not waterproof. The best part is the inner zipper that has mesh which allows good airflow, even with a double bubble on my 08. Just got a Dianese Zen Evo to replace it however.

crazymadbastard · May 29th, 2013, 05:35 PM

Thanks for all the replies, hemp is second in line to the pro street so far...

alex.s · May 29th, 2013, 05:36 PM

smoke the hemp. then put on some leathers.

JBizzle · June 9th, 2013, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

Yeah leathers it is, so i get right the size for summer, I sweat and lose weight, then javket fits very loose and I can use same jacket in the cold since I can now bundle up. Brilliant!

Pretty much settled on the radar from Joe Rocket leather.

Winston from Connecticut.

I have the Joe Rocket Radar Dark (All black with no speed hump) and you can't go wrong. The mesh parts on the arms, stomach and armpits help a lot and I find myself wearing it in the summer a lot. My only complaint is that I got a size too big so it's a bit baggy on me because I'm skinny, thinking about listing it in the marketplace soon so I can order one a size smaller.

May 25th, 2013, 11:52 AM	#1
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	paging Joe Rocket hemp or reactor owner Is the hemp good for hot summer days? Also anyone fallen off with either? Thanks! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

May 26th, 2013, 02:33 PM	#5
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Thanks all crashes suck for sure. Thinking of going leather for sure. My second concern is comfort, I am fat and sweaty and I am planning on commuting to work whenever its nice out 25 miles each way. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

May 29th, 2013, 04:30 PM	#8
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	How about the pro street from joe rocket? Closeouts got it at $180 seems like good posibility, style is a little quirky but as long as it protects well and vents well... __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

May 29th, 2013, 05:35 PM	#10
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Thanks for all the replies, hemp is second in line to the pro street so far... __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

May 29th, 2013, 05:36 PM	#11
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	smoke the hemp. then put on some leathers. __________________________________________________
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

May 25th, 2013, 10:59 PM	#2
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	A friend had a hemp jacket (not sure of the brand). He said it has decent airflow. No crash report.

May 26th, 2013, 10:10 AM	#4
dailowill ninjette.org member Name: Will Location: CT Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 54	I had the Reactor 2.0 and the mesh does flow airflow very well. However, I wouldn't suggest black since it'll absorb all that heat from the sun. As for crash report, a car turned left while I was going straight (claiming they didn't see me, of course) and I did have some road rash in the mesh parts of the jacket. With that said, I wear a Dianese Race Jacket now for the added protection cause crashes suck.

May 29th, 2013, 04:59 PM	#9
infinitethrill forever a n00b Name: Billy Location: moorpark, now the valley Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 ex250J, 78 GL1000, 01 ex250f, 99 VFR800FI Posts: 91	Been riding with the Joe Rocket Hemp jacket for about two years. Held up nicely when I went down and hit my right shoulder. A few stitches put it back together. It is not waterproof. The best part is the inner zipper that has mesh which allows good airflow, even with a double bubble on my 08. Just got a Dianese Zen Evo to replace it however.

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