My leather jacket decided to fail on me!

salcuta88 · July 16th, 2014, 04:31 AM

As I was riding to college last night, I had passed under a cloud of rain and god soaked for a couple of miles. I was wearing an old leather jacket and this is the result. The black color went all the way to my skin.

Now I'm looking to buy this jacket. What do you think?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Q8LV98/...0H0S36B0&psc=1

lgk · July 16th, 2014, 04:50 AM

pics of old jacket?

the only time the jacket truly fails is when it fails to protect you.

salcuta88 · July 16th, 2014, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

pics of old jacket?

the only time the jacket truly fails is when it fails to protect you.

It wasn't a motorcycle jacket. Just leather. I'm still in the process of aquiring all my gear. I'm a new biker.

lgk · July 16th, 2014, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salcuta88

It wasn't a motorcycle jacket. Just leather. I'm still in the process of aquiring all my gear. I'm a new biker.

oh ok.

so whats you price range?

salcuta88 · July 16th, 2014, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

oh ok.

so whats you price range?

100. The black one I posted above is 110, which is ok. Has lots of good reviews, so I'm leaning towards it.

antiant · July 16th, 2014, 05:38 AM

If I were you, I'd get a better jacket, then the one you posted. More specifically, a brand that is well known and has a reputation to protect. You can find a lot of good deals in the closeout section of motorcycle websites, cyclegear, craigslist, etc. Definitely wouldn't trust my skin in what you posted from amazon.

Edit: Forgot to mention, this jacket doesn't say anything about CE rated armor.

lgk · July 16th, 2014, 06:36 AM

the zippers are probably bad too

LNasty · July 16th, 2014, 06:58 AM

For a decent jacket your going to have to spend around $200. Cycle gear might have something better than that jacket closer to your price range

Aggrotech · July 16th, 2014, 07:06 AM

100bucks for a leather jacket? really? Should probably look into a textile jacket...

salcuta88 · July 16th, 2014, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNasty

For a decent jacket your going to have to spend around $200. Cycle gear might have something better than that jacket closer to your price range

Yeah, I think I'll have to spend close to 200. I think I'll get a full body armor separately and then the jacket.

antiant · July 16th, 2014, 07:34 AM

Why would you get full body armor separately instead of integrated?

LNasty · July 16th, 2014, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salcuta88

Yeah, I think I'll have to spend close to 200. I think I'll get a full body armor separately and then the jacket.

I have a scorpion exo textile jacket that has armor included inside. Was $189, from the stealership, so it is prob a little cheaper from site online. Look around online and check out close outs. You can find some really good deals that way

salcuta88 · July 16th, 2014, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNasty

I have a scorpion exo textile jacket that has armor included inside. Was $189, from the stealership, so it is prob a little cheaper from site online. Look around online and check out close outs. You can find some really good deals that way

Finnaly an answer to the point. I'm a new biker, so I'm looking for input and info.

csmith12 · July 16th, 2014, 08:07 AM

This same thing has happened to me with my A* two piece suit. Happens in the rain or really sweaty.

Not sure if there is a cure, if there is... sign me up for it as well.

It has never happened with my S&S, AGV or the Frank Thomas XTI that I sold.

hirubhaiambani · July 16th, 2014, 08:43 AM

I have worn my Teknic leathers in 2 thunderstorms and maybe 4-5 times in light rain but never got any color leakage.

I got a textile Alpinestar jacket for $100 on closeout. Keep an eye out on closeout sections of
motorcyclegear.com,
revzilla.com,
cyclegear.com,
sportbiketrackgear.com,
denniskirk.com,
motorcyclecloseouts.com
or any of your favorite motorcycle retailer.

If you wear either smaller (S, XS) or very large clothes(XXL), the probability of finding a good closeout is even higher as these sizes don't move as fast.

adouglas · July 16th, 2014, 11:38 AM

Looking at your photo, I don't think you've got the 28-inch waist you'd need to fit into that jacket.

It's REALLY good that you're focusing on leather, but as noted above, you should go for quality gear. You may be a new rider, but that doesn't make your delicate pink hide any less valuable than that belonging to a veteran rider.

Rather than launch into my usual "just buy good gear, fercryinoutloud" rant, I wrote a blog. Read it and then decide if your skin is worth more than a hundred bucks.

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/blog.php?b=8330

Buy a good jacket now, and you won't have to replace it next year. Buy crap and you'll be faced with buying more crap until you finally wise up and decide to buy something decent.

capt_bugaloo · July 16th, 2014, 12:03 PM

If you want a good leather jacket on a budget, check out your local Craigslist. Sometimes you can pick up used gear really cheap.

Another option might be the local pawn shops. Sometimes they have good riding jackets for reasonable prices.

fleemos · July 16th, 2014, 08:16 PM

Alpinestars mesh jacket on sale
http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/S...44067_200897_2

Motofool · July 16th, 2014, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salcuta88

Finnaly an answer to the point. I'm a new biker, so I'm looking for input and info.

Please, step back, di-focus from the jacket and think wider, because to be really protected, you will need to invest in the rest of the pieces of the puzzle:

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Protective_Gear

http://www.motorcycle.com/rider-safe...ear-90974.html

http://roadsafety.mccofnsw.org.au/a/11.html

http://roadsafety.mccofnsw.org.au/a/91.html (Click on the dots of the picture for explanations).

"Legs are the part of your body most likely to be injured but are least likely to be protected".

Also, go to a mortar and brick store if available and try different jackets and materials.
Then, you can find out what dimensions and styles suit you better.

flitecontrol · July 16th, 2014, 09:02 PM

Some good used gear shows up here from time to time. http://www.shopgoodwill.com/search/s...umbs=on&page=2

ds650rida · July 17th, 2014, 12:54 PM

I've seen dainese jackets bleed the dye through. Leather is not waterproof so any jacket that isnt coated is subject to that. Like others said above. Spend the bread on proper gear.

Hero Danny · July 17th, 2014, 08:46 PM

Joe Rocket!

NDspd · August 14th, 2014, 01:36 PM

All of my leather jackets have bled through one way or another if they were $100 or $600.

July 16th, 2014, 04:50 AM	#2
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	pics of old jacket? the only time the jacket truly fails is when it fails to protect you. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

July 16th, 2014, 06:36 AM	#7
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	the zippers are probably bad too __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

July 16th, 2014, 08:07 AM	#14
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	This same thing has happened to me with my A* two piece suit. Happens in the rain or really sweaty. Not sure if there is a cure, if there is... sign me up for it as well. It has never happened with my S&S, AGV or the Frank Thomas XTI that I sold. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 16th, 2014, 11:38 AM	#16
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	Looking at your photo, I don't think you've got the 28-inch waist you'd need to fit into that jacket. It's REALLY good that you're focusing on leather, but as noted above, you should go for quality gear. You may be a new rider, but that doesn't make your delicate pink hide any less valuable than that belonging to a veteran rider. Rather than launch into my usual "just buy good gear, fercryinoutloud" rant, I wrote a blog. Read it and then decide if your skin is worth more than a hundred bucks. https://www.ninjette.org/forums/blog.php?b=8330 Buy a good jacket now, and you won't have to replace it next year. Buy crap and you'll be faced with buying more crap until you finally wise up and decide to buy something decent. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.
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July 16th, 2014, 12:03 PM	#17
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	If you want a good leather jacket on a budget, check out your local Craigslist. Sometimes you can pick up used gear really cheap. Another option might be the local pawn shops. Sometimes they have good riding jackets for reasonable prices. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

July 16th, 2014, 05:38 AM	#6
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	If I were you, I'd get a better jacket, then the one you posted. More specifically, a brand that is well known and has a reputation to protect. You can find a lot of good deals in the closeout section of motorcycle websites, cyclegear, craigslist, etc. Definitely wouldn't trust my skin in what you posted from amazon. Edit: Forgot to mention, this jacket doesn't say anything about CE rated armor.

July 16th, 2014, 06:58 AM	#8
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	For a decent jacket your going to have to spend around $200. Cycle gear might have something better than that jacket closer to your price range

July 16th, 2014, 07:06 AM	#9
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	100bucks for a leather jacket? really? Should probably look into a textile jacket...

July 16th, 2014, 07:34 AM	#11
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	Why would you get full body armor separately instead of integrated?

July 16th, 2014, 08:43 AM	#15
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	I have worn my Teknic leathers in 2 thunderstorms and maybe 4-5 times in light rain but never got any color leakage. I got a textile Alpinestar jacket for $100 on closeout. Keep an eye out on closeout sections of motorcyclegear.com, revzilla.com, cyclegear.com, sportbiketrackgear.com, denniskirk.com, motorcyclecloseouts.com or any of your favorite motorcycle retailer. If you wear either smaller (S, XS) or very large clothes(XXL), the probability of finding a good closeout is even higher as these sizes don't move as fast.

July 16th, 2014, 08:16 PM	#18
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	Alpinestars mesh jacket on sale http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/S...44067_200897_2

July 16th, 2014, 09:02 PM	#20
flitecontrol ninjette.org guru Name: Lee Location: Monroe, LA Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Rebel 250s, Ninja 250s VN750s (currently nine total) Posts: 465	Some good used gear shows up here from time to time. http://www.shopgoodwill.com/search/s...umbs=on&page=2

July 17th, 2014, 12:54 PM	#21
ds650rida ninjette.org member Name: rich Location: new jersey Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 636 250r Posts: 183	I've seen dainese jackets bleed the dye through. Leather is not waterproof so any jacket that isnt coated is subject to that. Like others said above. Spend the bread on proper gear.

July 17th, 2014, 08:46 PM	#22
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Joe Rocket! __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

August 14th, 2014, 01:36 PM	#23
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	All of my leather jackets have bled through one way or another if they were $100 or $600.

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