Help me choose my new jacket

noche_caliente · September 17th, 2009, 09:18 PM

Ok, it's getting cool and for too many reasons to list, I need to get a new jacket. I've decided on the Tourmaster Women's Transition II. The trouble I'm having is deciding on the color. Remember that Nightshade is black with lots of blue accents.
My two choices on the jacket have been narrowed down to silver or high-vis. I do want to be visible in it, but I'm not sure I'm ready to go for the high-vis just yet. If I were just trying to match, I'd go with the black, but I don't think it would be visible enough on the dreary winter days around here. Though there is the possibility that the black would absorb more heat from what little sun we get and help keep me warmer.

So the question is - which would you buy if you were going to buy this jacket and what factors led you to this decision? I don't particularly need any info other than which color of this jacket. Thanks so much!!!!

Ok, so pictures:

and to show the reflectivity: this is the tan color in the dark

And if you want more info, here's the WebBikeWorld review for the Men's and the NewEnough link for the women's.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/tourm...tion-2-jacket/
http://www.newenough.com/protective_...le_jacket.html

kkim · September 17th, 2009, 09:21 PM

Well, you know how I'd vote, but if you can't handle the Hi Vis, go w/ the silver.

talldrink · September 18th, 2009, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

if you can't handle the Hi Vis, go w/ the silver.

Tigress · September 18th, 2009, 06:06 AM

I voted for the silver as well!!

adouglas · September 18th, 2009, 06:18 AM

If you use your bike to commute, hi-vis all the way.

I actually bought two jackets when I got my gear, because they were only $79 (love those massive sales at NewEnough).

Most of the time I spend on the bike is commuting. Not only is traffic dense, but people are sleepy, distracted, on autopilot, etc. I feel I really NEED to be seen, and based on how other drivers behave around me I do believe that the screaming yellow jacket makes a difference.

But for recreation, I don't feel this is quite as much of a factor, so I also got a red one. I fully acknowledge that this is not entirely rational and is based partly on vanity, but there's another reason: Fluorescent dyes fade fast under UV exposure.

I know full well that the hi-viz jacket won't last all that long (or, rather, the jacket will, but it will fade). So, using a red jacket some of the time will extend the life of the yellow one.

Silver is a decent compromise, but you still can fade into the background. Black just makes you disappear. Like a ninja....

SlowCheetah · September 18th, 2009, 08:40 AM

If it snows where you live then get the black one, dont get the silver because you'll blend in with the snow. If there is no snow fall then the silver one would be my pick.

Snake · September 18th, 2009, 09:06 AM

The silver will be perfect reduced amount of daylight hours this fall.

rockNroll · September 18th, 2009, 09:28 AM

If you're already sporting hi-vis flip flops, I'd say go with black... else I'd vote hi-vis then silver

OldGuy · September 18th, 2009, 09:19 PM

Of course this is a purely objective recommendation since have no bias to one color over the other (:

I'd go for the hi-vis then the silver. With that Transition you won't need any "heat absorption" from the black to stay warm and it will be harder to see. Picture up when you've made your decision.

untdavid · September 19th, 2009, 12:05 AM

Black, though I would think its not as visible as the other 2 are. Black is sexy

ASecretNinja · September 19th, 2009, 01:27 AM

Don't know why, but I love yellow motorcycle jackets.

Sailariel · September 19th, 2009, 04:43 PM

HiViz Yellow for sure.

Flashmonkey · September 20th, 2009, 07:31 PM

I'm fairly impartial to that Hi-viz jacket too. Can't really go wrong, though

noche_caliente · September 20th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Well, the verdict is in

After spending much time on adventure riders reading many different reviews of the jacket, I decided to go with the High-Vis. Thanks for all of the input!

kawigirl09 · September 20th, 2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Well, the verdict is in

After spending much time on adventure riders reading many different reviews of the jacket, I decided to go with the High-Vis. Thanks for all of the input!

Good Choice...

kkim · September 20th, 2009, 09:41 PM

lol... so much for staying low profile once you get to your destination.

noche_caliente · September 21st, 2009, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

lol... so much for staying low profile once you get to your destination.

that was the concern, but considering I walk right through the occupied building swishing away in my gear, low profile isn't really possible anyway

Snake · September 21st, 2009, 07:16 PM

Good choice enjoy the new jacket.

OldGuy · September 21st, 2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

that was the concern, but considering I walk right through the occupied building swishing away in my gear, low profile isn't really possible anyway

Great choice on the color Kim - now how about explaining the "swishing"

noche_caliente · September 21st, 2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Great choice on the color Kim - now how about explaining the "swishing"

Don't your pants make a swishing noise when you walk? Between that and my boots clomping, they hear me coming a mile away! There is no such thing as sneaking up on someone when I'm wearing my gear!

OldGuy · September 22nd, 2009, 03:28 PM

Oh that swishing

I just wanted to be sure which swishing you were talking about.

noche_caliente · September 24th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Have I ever mentioned how much I love New Enough? I came home yesterday to find it waiting for me. Paul stopped by for a bit and verified that he could really see me! Funny enough, it was super-foggy this morning which made it an easy choice to wear the jacket in to work today, and who would I pass on the way home? Paul! Tee hee

Anyway, here it is:

Lots of fun features - I love the pocket on the left sleeve - and a really nice fit. This pic was before I had adjusted anything. I was able to pull the waist in quite a bit and tighten the arms and shorten the torso a bit. With the hubby turning off at an intersection, he was several hundred yards down the road when I road through the intersection in HEAVY fog this morning and he said he had no problem seeing me in the mirror

I guess it really works!

kkim · September 24th, 2009, 04:41 PM

works even better w/o all the tags flapping in the breeze.

great choice for visibility, but don't be surprised when some drivers don't see you, even with you glowing, while riding down the street.

View Poll Results: Which color would you buy in the Tourmaster Ladies Transition II Jacket?
Silver	17	38.64%
High-vis	19	43.18%
Black	8	18.18%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

September 17th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#1
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Help me choose my new jacket Ok, it's getting cool and for too many reasons to list, I need to get a new jacket. I've decided on the Tourmaster Women's Transition II. The trouble I'm having is deciding on the color. Remember that Nightshade is black with lots of blue accents. My two choices on the jacket have been narrowed down to silver or high-vis. I do want to be visible in it, but I'm not sure I'm ready to go for the high-vis just yet. If I were just trying to match, I'd go with the black, but I don't think it would be visible enough on the dreary winter days around here. Though there is the possibility that the black would absorb more heat from what little sun we get and help keep me warmer. So the question is - which would you buy if you were going to buy this jacket and what factors led you to this decision? I don't particularly need any info other than which color of this jacket. Thanks so much!!!! Ok, so pictures: and to show the reflectivity: this is the tan color in the dark And if you want more info, here's the WebBikeWorld review for the Men's and the NewEnough link for the women's. http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/tourm...tion-2-jacket/ http://www.newenough.com/protective_...le_jacket.html __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 18th, 2009, 06:06 AM	#4
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	I voted for the silver as well!! __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

September 18th, 2009, 09:19 PM	#9
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Of course this is a purely objective recommendation since have no bias to one color over the other (: I'd go for the hi-vis then the silver. With that Transition you won't need any "heat absorption" from the black to stay warm and it will be harder to see. Picture up when you've made your decision. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

September 20th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#14
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Well, the verdict is in After spending much time on adventure riders reading many different reviews of the jacket, I decided to go with the High-Vis. Thanks for all of the input! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 17th, 2009, 09:21 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Well, you know how I'd vote, but if you can't handle the Hi Vis, go w/ the silver.

September 18th, 2009, 06:18 AM	#5
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	If you use your bike to commute, hi-vis all the way. I actually bought two jackets when I got my gear, because they were only $79 (love those massive sales at NewEnough). Most of the time I spend on the bike is commuting. Not only is traffic dense, but people are sleepy, distracted, on autopilot, etc. I feel I really NEED to be seen, and based on how other drivers behave around me I do believe that the screaming yellow jacket makes a difference. But for recreation, I don't feel this is quite as much of a factor, so I also got a red one. I fully acknowledge that this is not entirely rational and is based partly on vanity, but there's another reason: Fluorescent dyes fade fast under UV exposure. I know full well that the hi-viz jacket won't last all that long (or, rather, the jacket will, but it will fade). So, using a red jacket some of the time will extend the life of the yellow one. Silver is a decent compromise, but you still can fade into the background. Black just makes you disappear. Like a ninja....

September 18th, 2009, 08:40 AM	#6
SlowCheetah ninjette.org member Name: Art Location: Southern California Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 32	If it snows where you live then get the black one, dont get the silver because you'll blend in with the snow. If there is no snow fall then the silver one would be my pick.

September 18th, 2009, 09:06 AM	#7
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	The silver will be perfect reduced amount of daylight hours this fall.

September 18th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#8
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	If you're already sporting hi-vis flip flops, I'd say go with black... else I'd vote hi-vis then silver

September 19th, 2009, 12:05 AM	#10
untdavid ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Dallas, TX Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Candy Plasma Blue 250r Posts: 79	Black, though I would think its not as visible as the other 2 are. Black is sexy

September 19th, 2009, 01:27 AM	#11
ASecretNinja ATGATT Squid Killer Name: Chad Location: So. Cal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189	Don't know why, but I love yellow motorcycle jackets.

September 19th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#12
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	HiViz Yellow for sure.

September 20th, 2009, 07:31 PM	#13
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	I'm fairly impartial to that Hi-viz jacket too. Can't really go wrong, though

September 20th, 2009, 09:41 PM	#16
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	lol... so much for staying low profile once you get to your destination.

September 21st, 2009, 07:16 PM	#18
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Good choice enjoy the new jacket.

September 22nd, 2009, 03:28 PM	#21
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Oh that swishing I just wanted to be sure which swishing you were talking about. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

September 24th, 2009, 04:30 PM	#22
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Have I ever mentioned how much I love New Enough? I came home yesterday to find it waiting for me. Paul stopped by for a bit and verified that he could really see me! Funny enough, it was super-foggy this morning which made it an easy choice to wear the jacket in to work today, and who would I pass on the way home? Paul! Tee hee Anyway, here it is: Lots of fun features - I love the pocket on the left sleeve - and a really nice fit. This pic was before I had adjusted anything. I was able to pull the waist in quite a bit and tighten the arms and shorten the torso a bit. With the hubby turning off at an intersection, he was several hundred yards down the road when I road through the intersection in HEAVY fog this morning and he said he had no problem seeing me in the mirror I guess it really works! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 24th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#23
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	works even better w/o all the tags flapping in the breeze. great choice for visibility, but don't be surprised when some drivers don't see you, even with you glowing, while riding down the street.

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