Help with riding jackets

gagt04 · February 18th, 2009, 01:29 PM

Hey, I live in Wisconsin, and im finally getting a cycle. And i was wondering what type of jacket I should get for around here. Keep in mind that i prolly wont be riding in the winter, but mosty in the summer and a lil bit in the fall. So I guess that im kinda lost. Any opinions would be awesome.

Here is a Joe Rocket jacket that i was looking at, it's on clearence for 80 bucks. I donno if this will work or not.

Here's the link
http://www.pro1powersports.com/produ...10296-661.html

kkim · February 18th, 2009, 01:46 PM

Can't help with what will work for you there, but I can throw more stuff into the mix to make your decision more difficult...

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/bargain_basement/

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/l...ets_and_pants/

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/t...ets_and_pants/

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/m...ets_and_pants/

good luck!!

G250RSC · February 18th, 2009, 02:09 PM

My advice is to get somewhere and try them on. You want to make sure the fit is snug and not too baggy. Baggy leads to road rash. Certain jackets I tried on fit me differently. I wear a Scorpion Jacket size M. But the Joe Rocket Small fit me as well. My Scorpion jacket has a zip out rain liner and a zip out winter liner for all seasons.

kkim · February 18th, 2009, 02:14 PM

I agree, but if you can't find a dealer in your area to try them on, I highly recommend newenough for their very excellent return/exchange policy. That is the reason they get most of my motorcycle clothing and parts business.

Being out in the middle of nowhere sucks, in this regards.

G250RSC · February 18th, 2009, 02:16 PM

right you are! Guess I am spoiled with all the Motorcycle shops around here.

gagt04 · February 18th, 2009, 03:16 PM

yeah i am looking at the newenough rite now, we have some cycle shops around here but their prices are so dang high, but i guess i still could go and try some stuff on. Thanks

kkim · February 18th, 2009, 03:20 PM

do what most do... try them on in the shop, find something you like that fits well, then buy it online. However, if you happen to have a great shop in your area that you want to see survive, consider buying the jacket from there to help support them. You want good dealers like that in business the next time you need help with your bike.

maxedpenny · February 18th, 2009, 05:21 PM

Sweet someone that is sorta close to me!

gagt04 · February 18th, 2009, 06:01 PM

yep im going to the shops tomarrow, and Miles where the heck is that in minnesota?...never heard of it...lol

maxedpenny · February 18th, 2009, 07:42 PM

Its is a small town on lake Minnetonka and a western suburb of Minneapolis. By close I meant like 3 hours.

Wheres all the ninjas in the midwest?

gagt04 · February 18th, 2009, 08:13 PM

ah... I kinda know where that is, i have cousins in Stillwater, and my g ma lives in Crosby, like 15 miles away from Brainerd. Yeah I have no idea where the 250's are, I rarely see one on the road!

Alex · February 18th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Road trip!

maxedpenny · February 18th, 2009, 08:38 PM

That would be fun... But Id say wait till summer. Tis a tad bit nipply out. Speaking of gmas. Mine lives in rice lake!

sharky nrk · February 18th, 2009, 09:10 PM

newenough FTW - excellent customer service. i have two Jrocket jackets phenoix 4.0, UFO, and a Fieldsheer 2 piece suit. all have been and continue to be excellent

and i grew up outside of the twin cities

maxedpenny · February 18th, 2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

newenough FTW - excellent customer service. i have two Jrocket jackets phenoix 4.0, UFO, and a Fieldsheer 2 piece suit. all have been and continue to be excellent

and i grew up outside of the twin cities

Where at?

k-os · February 19th, 2009, 12:00 AM

Wisconsinite here!

I just got a Fieldsheer TourTemp jacket from KawiForums and it's really comfortable. Haven't gotten a chance to wear it while riding.

sharky nrk · February 19th, 2009, 07:06 AM

Apple Valley/Burnsville

gagt04 · February 19th, 2009, 11:36 AM

yeah i think i'll wait for summer too...lol i thinks its suppose to be a high of 15 or so.

February 18th, 2009, 01:29 PM	#1
gagt04 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Alma Center Wisconsin Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Soon To Be A Red 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 18	Help with riding jackets Hey, I live in Wisconsin, and im finally getting a cycle. And i was wondering what type of jacket I should get for around here. Keep in mind that i prolly wont be riding in the winter, but mosty in the summer and a lil bit in the fall. So I guess that im kinda lost. Any opinions would be awesome. Here is a Joe Rocket jacket that i was looking at, it's on clearence for 80 bucks. I donno if this will work or not. Here's the link http://www.pro1powersports.com/produ...10296-661.html

February 18th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#12
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February 18th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Can't help with what will work for you there, but I can throw more stuff into the mix to make your decision more difficult... http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/bargain_basement/ http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/l...ets_and_pants/ http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/t...ets_and_pants/ http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/m...ets_and_pants/ good luck!!

February 18th, 2009, 02:09 PM	#3
G250RSC ninjette.org member Name: Gene Location: Lexington SC Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 44	My advice is to get somewhere and try them on. You want to make sure the fit is snug and not too baggy. Baggy leads to road rash. Certain jackets I tried on fit me differently. I wear a Scorpion Jacket size M. But the Joe Rocket Small fit me as well. My Scorpion jacket has a zip out rain liner and a zip out winter liner for all seasons.

February 18th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I agree, but if you can't find a dealer in your area to try them on, I highly recommend newenough for their very excellent return/exchange policy. That is the reason they get most of my motorcycle clothing and parts business. Being out in the middle of nowhere sucks, in this regards.

February 18th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#5
G250RSC ninjette.org member Name: Gene Location: Lexington SC Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 44	right you are! Guess I am spoiled with all the Motorcycle shops around here.

February 18th, 2009, 03:16 PM	#6
gagt04 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Alma Center Wisconsin Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Soon To Be A Red 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 18	yeah i am looking at the newenough rite now, we have some cycle shops around here but their prices are so dang high, but i guess i still could go and try some stuff on. Thanks

February 18th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	do what most do... try them on in the shop, find something you like that fits well, then buy it online. However, if you happen to have a great shop in your area that you want to see survive, consider buying the jacket from there to help support them. You want good dealers like that in business the next time you need help with your bike.

February 18th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#8
maxedpenny Don't Be Evil! Name: Miles Location: Excelsior, MN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 92	Sweet someone that is sorta close to me!

February 18th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#9
gagt04 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Alma Center Wisconsin Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Soon To Be A Red 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 18	yep im going to the shops tomarrow, and Miles where the heck is that in minnesota?...never heard of it...lol

February 18th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#10
maxedpenny Don't Be Evil! Name: Miles Location: Excelsior, MN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 92	Its is a small town on lake Minnetonka and a western suburb of Minneapolis. By close I meant like 3 hours. Wheres all the ninjas in the midwest?

February 18th, 2009, 08:13 PM	#11
gagt04 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Alma Center Wisconsin Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Soon To Be A Red 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 18	ah... I kinda know where that is, i have cousins in Stillwater, and my g ma lives in Crosby, like 15 miles away from Brainerd. Yeah I have no idea where the 250's are, I rarely see one on the road!

February 18th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#13
maxedpenny Don't Be Evil! Name: Miles Location: Excelsior, MN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 92	That would be fun... But Id say wait till summer. Tis a tad bit nipply out. Speaking of gmas. Mine lives in rice lake!

February 18th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#14
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	newenough FTW - excellent customer service. i have two Jrocket jackets phenoix 4.0, UFO, and a Fieldsheer 2 piece suit. all have been and continue to be excellent and i grew up outside of the twin cities

February 19th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#16
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	Wisconsinite here! I just got a Fieldsheer TourTemp jacket from KawiForums and it's really comfortable. Haven't gotten a chance to wear it while riding.

February 19th, 2009, 07:06 AM	#17
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Apple Valley/Burnsville

February 19th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#18
gagt04 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Alma Center Wisconsin Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Soon To Be A Red 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 18	yeah i think i'll wait for summer too...lol i thinks its suppose to be a high of 15 or so.