Question for all the Ninja owners

bikermunda · April 20th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Hi i was wondering if i can get some suggestions for a summer motorcycle jacket

since in bay area today it is 90 degrees and when i was on my bike with my jacket on it felt like it is 140 degrees

wondering if there are any other people who share the same feelings

Rocketman · April 20th, 2009, 01:51 PM

I'm not sure how susceptible you are to hot and cold but my Joe rocket UFO jacket is pretty nice for the warm days...it hasnt gotten overly hot here yet but at 22 degrees celcius it was still plenty cool with the rain liner removed....they are a sharp looking jacket too.

capt_bugaloo · April 20th, 2009, 02:06 PM

I bought one of these last summer when I found my heavy black jacket way too warm for warm weather:
http://corazzo.net/?q=node/6

It's lighter than leather and has several mesh vents. If I open all the vents up and keep moving it flows a lot of air - but no jacket is going to be cool if you're sitting stopped at a light or in bumper-to-bumper.

kkim · April 20th, 2009, 02:06 PM

look at some heavily vented textile jackets or mesh jackets.

Mo1981 · April 20th, 2009, 02:21 PM

I've got the Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 and I love it. It's so light and air goes right through it. I live in Ft. Worth, TX and it gets a little toasty but the jacket itself adds almost no heat. The hot air heats me up more than the jacket. Just my $.02...

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OldGuy · April 20th, 2009, 02:21 PM

I wore this jacket last year during the summer and was didn't have any problems.

newenough has always done right by me so I highly recommend them. I'm sure others will have their favorites.

ak_907_ak · April 20th, 2009, 02:46 PM

I own a Rev-It Strada jacket which has a removable inner liner, and 6 air vents that can be opened and closed.
But then again, this is my first motorcycle jacket i have bought

http://www.revzilla.com/product/revit-strada-jacket

chess · April 20th, 2009, 02:54 PM

This is the jacket I wear...perforated leather...breathes very well...absurdly good price. It's really much cooler than it looks even for TX.

I wear a 42R (5'11", 180lbs) and am pretty happy with a Large.

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/b...le_jacket.html

As previously mentioned, NewEnough rocks.

TrueFaith · April 20th, 2009, 03:03 PM

I have a TourMaster Intake and it's a true 3-season jacket. I've worn it in temperatures from the 30s (with liners) to almost 100 (without liners) and it adjusts to all the temperatures in between. Lots of comfort for the protection it offers, no matter how you set it up.

dyeclan · April 20th, 2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo1981

I've got the Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 and I love it. It's so light and air goes right through it. I live in Ft. Worth, TX and it gets a little toasty but the jacket itself adds almost no heat. The hot air heats me up more than the jacket. Just my $.02...
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Plus one. Drop the liner out and you're as close to nekkid as you can get and still have some protection.

HKr1 · April 20th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Dont care much for those mesh jackets, some friends really love them thou.

We(me&wife) just use our perforated leather jackets for summer weather.

bikermunda · April 20th, 2009, 04:27 PM

thanks folks for all the inputs and keep em coming because you never know which comment will be better

chess · April 20th, 2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikermunda

...because you never know which comment will be better

Who's gonna beat a quality perforated leather jacket for $75?

edit...just noticed that all sizes below XXL are sold out.

Still, surf New Enough...awesome stuff.

sometimesido · April 20th, 2009, 06:11 PM

i use one of the JR mesh jacket.
It does the job of keeping me cool while I'm moving, but I'd definitely get a perforated leather when I have some money.

mike_sema · April 20th, 2009, 06:27 PM

check out motorcycle superstore they are have some good deals right now http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ding-Gear.aspx

April 20th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#1
bikermunda Ninja World YAY Name: Vik Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 102	Question for all the Ninja owners Hi i was wondering if i can get some suggestions for a summer motorcycle jacket since in bay area today it is 90 degrees and when i was on my bike with my jacket on it felt like it is 140 degrees wondering if there are any other people who share the same feelings

April 20th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#3
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.	I bought one of these last summer when I found my heavy black jacket way too warm for warm weather: http://corazzo.net/?q=node/6 It's lighter than leather and has several mesh vents. If I open all the vents up and keep moving it flows a lot of air - but no jacket is going to be cool if you're sitting stopped at a light or in bumper-to-bumper. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Last futzed with by capt_bugaloo; April 20th, 2009 at 05:45 PM.

April 20th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#6
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I wore this jacket last year during the summer and was didn't have any problems. newenough has always done right by me so I highly recommend them. I'm sure others will have their favorites. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

April 20th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#7
ak_907_ak ninjette.org member Name: Nico Location: Anchorage, Alaska Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 52	I own a Rev-It Strada jacket which has a removable inner liner, and 6 air vents that can be opened and closed. But then again, this is my first motorcycle jacket i have bought http://www.revzilla.com/product/revit-strada-jacket __________________________________________________ '08 Ninja 250R: Yoshi Full System, HID's, FP Jet Kit, Snorkel removed, LED Brakelight, LED Footpeg Turnsignals, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Fender Eliminator, Solo Seat Cowl, Woodcraft Clip-Ons

April 20th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#14
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	i use one of the JR mesh jacket. It does the job of keeping me cool while I'm moving, but I'd definitely get a perforated leather when I have some money. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 20th, 2009, 01:51 PM	#2
Rocketman ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Ontario Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r special edition Posts: 84	I'm not sure how susceptible you are to hot and cold but my Joe rocket UFO jacket is pretty nice for the warm days...it hasnt gotten overly hot here yet but at 22 degrees celcius it was still plenty cool with the rain liner removed....they are a sharp looking jacket too.

April 20th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	look at some heavily vented textile jackets or mesh jackets.

April 20th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#8
chess Ninjette Afficionado! Name: chess Location: Wichita Falls Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red...the sexiest color. Posts: 66	This is the jacket I wear...perforated leather...breathes very well...absurdly good price. It's really much cooler than it looks even for TX. I wear a 42R (5'11", 180lbs) and am pretty happy with a Large. http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/b...le_jacket.html As previously mentioned, NewEnough rocks.

April 20th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#11
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Dont care much for those mesh jackets, some friends really love them thou. We(me&wife) just use our perforated leather jackets for summer weather.

April 20th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#12
bikermunda Ninja World YAY Name: Vik Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 102	thanks folks for all the inputs and keep em coming because you never know which comment will be better

April 20th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#15
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	check out motorcycle superstore they are have some good deals right now http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ding-Gear.aspx __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

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