ninjette.org

Go Back   ninjette.org > General > Motorcycle Gear

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old May 9th, 2020, 09:45 AM   #1
MrAtom
.
 
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Aug 2014

Motorcycle(s): .

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - July '15
Why are there so much fewer options for leather jackets? (No high-vis?)

I'm past due for a new jacket and all of the "high-vis" leather jackets I'm seeing are mostly black with yellow accents. They're advertised as a yellow jacket despite being 95% black.

Example: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...leather-jacket

There are some great options for textile, and I think textile has a place, but I really want leather.

Do people mostly wear textile? Has textile jacket technology made advances that I'm not aware of? Can I/should I paint/dye a jacket yellow? Is my desire for bright yellow not as important as I thought?
MrAtom is offline   Reply With Quote




Old May 9th, 2020, 12:55 PM   #2
DannoXYZ
ninjette.org certified postwhore
 
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011

Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C

Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
I wear whatever I want, then put hi-viz reflective vest over it. Some days I feel like wearing leather, some days it's textile.

https://www.harborfreight.com/reflec...rge-94701.html

My wife bought me one from IKEA for $15, but it appears to be exact same item. Been working fine for past 10-yrs (I replaced Velcro with buttons).
DannoXYZ is offline   Reply With Quote


1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.
Old May 9th, 2020, 03:30 PM   #3
MrAtom
.
 
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Aug 2014

Motorcycle(s): .

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - July '15
That's my current solution for both my me-powered and gasoline-powered bikes, and it works fine. I just figured that as long as I'm buying new gear, dad-yellow would be the way to go.
MrAtom is offline   Reply With Quote


1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.
Old May 10th, 2020, 01:22 PM   #4
JohnnyBravo
Certifiable nontundrum
 
JohnnyBravo's Avatar
 
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300

Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16
I just bought a white leather race suit; it’s the brightest I could find... hope your search turns up something as pleasing as your elephant
__________________________________________________
JohnnyBravo is offline   Reply With Quote


1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.
Old May 10th, 2020, 03:56 PM   #5
snot
sammich maker
 
snot's Avatar
 
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded)

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '15
I have a white jacket and a black and pink jacket. I also have a vest that is hi-vis that I can wear over the jackets.
__________________________________________________
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32634&stc=1&d=1412045508
https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx
snot is offline   Reply With Quote


Old May 11th, 2020, 05:47 AM   #6
MrAtom
.
 
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Aug 2014

Motorcycle(s): .

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - July '15
I bought this one:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...me-hero-jacket

Looks nice and Icon's "attack" fit agrees with my proportions. I just hope the Japanese text doesn't say "fartsmeller" or something.
MrAtom is offline   Reply With Quote


1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.
Old May 15th, 2020, 11:41 AM   #7
CaliGrrl
ninjette.org certified postwhore
 
CaliGrrl's Avatar
 
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016

Motorcycle(s): Ninja650

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
I'm going to need a new leather jacket, too. Looking for one with white on it.
CaliGrrl is offline   Reply With Quote


Old May 17th, 2020, 07:22 AM   #8
JohnnyBravo
Certifiable nontundrum
 
JohnnyBravo's Avatar
 
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300

Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16
Quote:
Originally Posted by MrAtom View Post
I bought this one:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...me-hero-jacket

Looks nice and Icon's "attack" fit agrees with my proportions. I just hope the Japanese text doesn't say "fartsmeller" or something.
It says one guy one cup
__________________________________________________
JohnnyBravo is offline   Reply With Quote


Old September 4th, 2021, 06:22 AM   #9
Bob KellyIII
Retired motorcycle Mc.
 
Bob KellyIII's Avatar
 
Name: Robert
Location: Weed, California.
Join Date: Jul 2021

Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2021 CSC TT250, 1977 Triumph Bonneville 750cc,2001 Honda XR650L.

Posts: A lot.
I Mostly ware textiles simply because their 1/4 the cost of leather, in years gone by I wore a black leather bomber jacket because it is what I had and the only thing that stopped the wind.... now days the textiles do just as good
I put on my HWK jacket today just to double check it... and it seamed a bit large for me with just a t-shirt under it, but that's about right for winter riding
Hi Vis is even hard to get in Textiles now days their back ordered at HWK , I asked.... so I bought a off white / grey one... they did have the High viz in the Kids size so I got him one. he's quite happy with it !
Pants are a joke ! you cannot find anything but black and then not for winter
i did finally get a pair but I'm not real impressed, their over pants , have armor and are supposed to be waterproof..... we'll see. ( I can't see how they can possibly keep my legs warm without 3 pare of long-johns under them....)
I got summer riding and winter riding gear already and my Ordered bike hasn't arrived yet ! LOL I spent over $250 for the helmet, gloves ( don't have winter gloves yet) 3 jackets and 2 pants and O'neal boots. so I have the protective gear, we'll see if I am smart enough to ware it when I need it ! LOL...
Putting around on the Ninja 250R I've had on the helmet gloves and summer jacket is all and my normal boots... winter is another story you need that wind protection or you WILL FREEZE ! been there and done that for too many years ! but summer time the mesh jacket and mesh pants are great.... I highly recommend them ... just over $100 for the mesh jacket and pants in the off white, they look good and have armor too.
.....
Bob........
__________________________________________________
Its too late when you've gone too far !

Last futzed with by Bob KellyIII; September 4th, 2021 at 06:28 AM. Reason: Additional information
Bob KellyIII is offline   Reply With Quote


Old October 20th, 2021, 12:13 PM   #10
TonyLambert
ninjette.org member
 
Name: Tony
Location: Brea, CA
Join Date: Sep 2021

Motorcycle(s): As of now, None but had bmw 100rr 2016 and the Vulcan 650s

Posts: 17
Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliGrrl View Post
I'm going to need a new leather jacket, too. Looking for one with white on it.
If you are looking for a textile one then maybe I could suggest to you something, yesterday I got my Gray Ironborn Jacket which I had ordered from Vikings bags. They sent this to me after a week! The build quality is good, body armor included, jacket style is also not bad. The size is perfectly fitted and I'm happy with them. I Will share with you more about it after having riding experience with it
TonyLambert is offline   Reply With Quote


Old October 20th, 2021, 04:09 PM   #11
CaliGrrl
ninjette.org certified postwhore
 
CaliGrrl's Avatar
 
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016

Motorcycle(s): Ninja650

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
I appreciate the suggestion! I do have a textile one that I like. It's black, white, and hi-viz yellow. If I were looking for a textile, there are lots of options.

Leather, however, seems to come almost exclusively in black. I need to visit the Dainese store in Long Beach and check out styles. They have accent colors.
CaliGrrl is offline   Reply With Quote


Old October 20th, 2021, 04:22 PM   #12
Triple Jim
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
 
Triple Jim's Avatar
 
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016

Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
I just did a Google search for: hi-viz motorcycle "leather jacket"

There were some very non-black options. My Joe Rocket jacket has a lot of non-black, but it looks like they've gone to all or mostly black designs.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg jim_electro-man.jpg (133.5 KB, 4 views)
Triple Jim is offline   Reply With Quote


Old October 20th, 2021, 04:24 PM   #13
CaliGrrl
ninjette.org certified postwhore
 
CaliGrrl's Avatar
 
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016

Motorcycle(s): Ninja650

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
Nice! My local retailers don't carry much in leather, and less for women. I think they're trying to make me go mail-order (which I loathe).
CaliGrrl is offline   Reply With Quote


Old October 20th, 2021, 04:30 PM   #14
Triple Jim
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
 
Triple Jim's Avatar
 
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016

Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliGrrl View Post
Nice! My local retailers don't carry much in leather, and less for women. I think they're trying to make me go mail-order (which I loathe).
I live over an hour from any motorcycle gear retailer, so I got used to mail order years ago.
Triple Jim is offline   Reply With Quote


Old October 20th, 2021, 04:36 PM   #15
Triple Jim
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
 
Triple Jim's Avatar
 
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016

Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
These guys seem to have some non-black choices for woment's leather jackets. Please research that site before sending money though, since I have no experience with them.

https://leatherjacketdesigns.com/wom...er-jacket.html
Attached Images
File Type: jpg womens_leather_jacket.jpg (17.0 KB, 0 views)
Triple Jim is offline   Reply With Quote


1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.
Old October 26th, 2021, 06:54 PM   #16
CaliGrrl
ninjette.org certified postwhore
 
CaliGrrl's Avatar
 
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016

Motorcycle(s): Ninja650

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
Thanks, I'll check that site out.
CaliGrrl is offline   Reply With Quote


Old October 26th, 2021, 07:45 PM   #17
Triple Jim
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
 
Triple Jim's Avatar
 
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016

Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliGrrl View Post
Thanks, I'll check that site out.
I haven't been able to find any sizing information to relate their M, L, XL to actual sizes. I guess I'd have to contact them and ask. They appear to be in Pakistan.
Triple Jim is offline   Reply With Quote


Old December 13th, 2021, 10:18 AM   #18
TonyLambert
ninjette.org member
 
Name: Tony
Location: Brea, CA
Join Date: Sep 2021

Motorcycle(s): As of now, None but had bmw 100rr 2016 and the Vulcan 650s

Posts: 17
Quote:
Originally Posted by MrAtom View Post
I'm past due for a new jacket and all of the "high-vis" leather jackets I'm seeing are mostly black with yellow accents. They're advertised as a yellow jacket despite being 95% black.

Example: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...leather-jacket

There are some great options for textile, and I think textile has a place, but I really want leather.

Do people mostly wear textile? Has textile jacket technology made advances that I'm not aware of? Can I/should I paint/dye a jacket yellow? Is my desire for bright yellow not as important as I thought?
There are so many local and other brands in the market that make good quality riding jackets. Not experienced them all but still, using two of the local brands and they are really good in their products especially in leather jackets (LeatherUp Viking Cycle).
For textile and mesh ones yeah both are good for in city riding style. You can also use them causally. For bright yellow don't have any idea about what exactly yellow tone you are talking about right now. Upload the shade example!
TonyLambert is offline   Reply With Quote


Old December 13th, 2021, 10:26 AM   #19
TonyLambert
ninjette.org member
 
Name: Tony
Location: Brea, CA
Join Date: Sep 2021

Motorcycle(s): As of now, None but had bmw 100rr 2016 and the Vulcan 650s

Posts: 17
Quote:
Originally Posted by MrAtom View Post
I'm past due for a new jacket and all of the "high-vis" leather jackets I'm seeing are mostly black with yellow accents. They're advertised as a yellow jacket despite being 95% black.

Example: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...leather-jacket

There are some great options for textile, and I think textile has a place, but I really want leather.

Do people mostly wear textile? Has textile jacket technology made advances that I'm not aware of? Can I/should I paint/dye a jacket yellow? Is my desire for bright yellow not as important as I thought?
There are so many local and other brands in the market that make good quality riding jackets. Not experienced them all but still, using two of the local brands and they are really good in their products especially in leather jackets (LeatherUp Viking Cycle).
For textile and mesh ones yeah both are good for in city riding style. You can also use them causally. For bright yellow don't have any idea about what exactly yellow tone you are talking about right now. Upload the shade example!
TonyLambert is offline   Reply With Quote


Old December 13th, 2021, 12:19 PM   #20
DannoXYZ
ninjette.org certified postwhore
 
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011

Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C

Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
Studies have shown that brightly-coloured helmets work for visibility as well. I'm looking at some neon skins for my dark helmets. Perhaps add some bright LEDs to them as well.
DannoXYZ is offline   Reply With Quote


Reply




Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
cl-17 high vis redline jschorr Motorcycle Gear 7 May 30th, 2014 07:58 AM
[crash.net - MotoGP] - Moto2: Dunlop: Bigger tyre 'window' allows fewer options Ninjette Newsbot Motorcycling News 0 April 5th, 2012 07:40 AM
[topix.net] - Riders urged to join high-vis demo Ninjette Newsbot Motorcycling News 0 June 30th, 2011 09:40 PM
[hell for leather] - The solution to motorcycle safety: sell fewer bikes Ninjette Newsbot Motorcycling News 0 April 26th, 2010 09:20 PM
[usridernews.com] - Fewer People, Fewer Fatalities at Bike Week Ninjette Newsbot Motorcycling News 0 June 19th, 2008 04:30 AM


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


Motorcycle Safety Foundation

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:15 PM.


Website uptime monitoring Host-tracker.com
Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Except where otherwise noted, all site contents are © Copyright 2022 ninjette.org, All rights reserved.