Ladies gear!

bbbrandy19 · March 22nd, 2011, 01:01 PM

I am looking for a comfortable jacket but also should be stylish.
BUT i also need it to fit well.
(Not ride up when bent on the bike, not Guy fitted)

I really like this Icon Jacket but I wanted to see what else was out there.
I would like something that is black and light weight as I live in california and it gets HOT!

My bike is red so maybe some red on it but mainly black!
any cool designs would be sweet!

any ideas? I also want to stay in the $100-150 range!

Blackwidow · March 22nd, 2011, 01:25 PM

i'm an icon junkie...i have the icon hella crossbone jacket. and i looooove it!

bbbrandy19 · March 22nd, 2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

i'm an icon junkie...i have the icon hella crossbone jacket. and i looooove it!

the fit is really great for a female?
not baggy in weird places?

bbbrandy19 · March 22nd, 2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

i'm an icon junkie...i have the icon hella crossbone jacket. and i looooove it!

also, I am wondering if they are true to size.
do they run small or big?

kkim · March 22nd, 2011, 01:57 PM

have you read this thread for ideas?

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9694

bbbrandy19 · March 22nd, 2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

have you read this thread for ideas?

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9694

thank you. i didnt see that but i am more focused on Women's gear only.
Since there are so much more men's wear, id like to know what the females have out there since the gear is harder to find.

kkim · March 22nd, 2011, 02:18 PM

both men and women have posted in that thread. just gives you a better idea of what's out there and if you happen to see something you like, you could always PM the person that posted.

bbbrandy19 · March 22nd, 2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

both men and women have posted in that thread. just gives you a better idea of what's out there and if you happen to see something you like, you could always PM the person that posted.

most definetely looked through it.
I did find some things in there that i liked but not completely loved.

ally99 · March 22nd, 2011, 05:21 PM

I've had good luck with Alpinestars and Fieldsheer for jackets. My favorite pants are my new Scorpion Hellena. Those things are COMFY!
Astars are pretty true to size. In FS, you have to order a size bigger than usual (in their pants, sometimes even 2 sizes bigger than usual!) In my Scorpion pants, I ordered a medium and I'm usually a size 4-5 in pants. Hope that helps!

GeneJunkie · March 22nd, 2011, 09:36 PM

I really like my Scorpion Elektra jacket, its super comfortable and has a removeable liner. I've found Scorpion run true to size for the most part. I have a leather perforated Icon Jacket as well and they run small. Be very careful with Icon gear for ladies, many of the jackets are cropped short, meaning if you stand up it looks fine (fits like a normal jacket) but when you lean over to riding position it leaves your lower back exposed. I really dislike wearing it but for hot SoCal summers the perforated leather is awesome.

BTW black is the wrong color if you are trying to stay cool lol.

KURT · March 22nd, 2011, 10:01 PM

My wife has the Scorpion Nip Tuck Jacket, with the adjustable side lacing. She really likes it.

bbbrandy19 · March 24th, 2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KURT

My wife has the Scorpion Nip Tuck Jacket, with the adjustable side lacing. She really likes it.

actually i really like that jacket in all black.
Does she say it runs big or small or true to size?
Most likely ill be buying online since the instore section isnt great around here.

bbbrandy19 · March 24th, 2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneJunkie

I really like my Scorpion Elektra jacket, its super comfortable and has a removeable liner. I've found Scorpion run true to size for the most part. I have a leather perforated Icon Jacket as well and they run small. Be very careful with Icon gear for ladies, many of the jackets are cropped short, meaning if you stand up it looks fine (fits like a normal jacket) but when you lean over to riding position it leaves your lower back exposed. I really dislike wearing it but for hot SoCal summers the perforated leather is awesome.

BTW black is the wrong color if you are trying to stay cool lol.

yea i know black is the wrong color but i dont want anything bright and flashy or would clash with my bike.

Also, i really like the Scorpion Elektra jacket! i looked at it online.
i did go try on the Icon jacket that i like at the store in an Extra Small (all that was left) and it actually fit. I was considering on getting a medium or large online but now i think i would have to either get a small or medium.
They actually ran big on me! i couldnt believe i fit an extra small but you are right. they are cropped in the back very short but i sat on a bike at the shop i looked at jackets at, and it didnt make a big problem. I always wear a fitted long shirt underneath to cover my back as well.

Its such a hard decision! i wish i had a better jacket store around here!

KURT · March 24th, 2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbrandy19

actually i really like that jacket in all black.
Does she say it runs big or small or true to size?
Most likely ill be buying online since the instore section isnt great around here.

Sent you a PM....

speedgsx98 · March 25th, 2011, 09:01 AM

My wife had the Scorpion Nip-Tuck jacket and the Savannah pants that went with it were also scorpion. We were unhappy with the combo as there was 2-3 inches of her lower back showing when riding...and it's not like the 250 ninja has you all that leaned over anyway. Good tailoring, flattering female fitment, but too short in the back, no zip or snap to pants which would have been nice. Also, I like jackets that have a lower back or waist padding for your lower spine. I know it may not be the most flattering thing for a female's figure, but it was a concern of ours. Looking feminie on a sportbike with protective gear is hard to do anyway. I'd recommend wearing some cute stuff underneath to make up for it ;-)

NicoleH28 · March 25th, 2011, 12:07 PM

I have a mens jacket and it fits me great....

Blackwidow · March 25th, 2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbrandy19

the fit is really great for a female?
not baggy in weird places?

it fits fine on me, but some of the other girls on this site that are fairly taller say that the icon jackets exposed the small of their back, I never had that problem with my jacket since i'm short. with any gear you buy, check out the store and try them on, some places even have a bike as display so you can sit on the bike with your gear on so you can see how it fits on your while in the riding position.

Blackwidow · March 25th, 2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

have you read this thread for ideas?

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9694

thread nazi!

Alex · March 25th, 2011, 01:56 PM

kkim · March 25th, 2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

thread nazi!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

und, you bettah believe eeet, Fraulein.

bbbrandy19 · March 25th, 2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

it fits fine on me, but some of the other girls on this site that are fairly taller say that the icon jackets exposed the small of their back, I never had that problem with my jacket since i'm short. with any gear you buy, check out the store and try them on, some places even have a bike as display so you can sit on the bike with your gear on so you can see how it fits on your while in the riding position.

thats exactly what i did!

i ordered my icon jacket today!! yay!!

gfloyd2002 · March 28th, 2011, 04:51 PM

Closeout at Motorcyclegear.com on women's tourmaster gear: Tourmaster LRX Series 2 for 89.99. Good price for what looks to be decent jacket. Comes in lots of colors, and matching overpants for $116.

I can't believe I've just been driven to posting about powder blue and pink women's motorcycle gear. Stupid ninjette.org.

nattygirl · March 28th, 2011, 05:10 PM

I seen you already bought a jacket, but thought I'd mention the jacket I got since you said your bike was red. I have the scorpion dahlia jacket in black. It has red accents in it. I got the matching helmet as well. Love the fit and how it contours to the body.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch

bbbrandy19 · March 29th, 2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nattygirl

I seen you already bought a jacket, but thought I'd mention the jacket I got since you said your bike was red. I have the scorpion dahlia jacket in black. It has red accents in it. I got the matching helmet as well. Love the fit and how it contours to the body.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch

i really like that jacket but i dont care for the back!
i am not too much into the whole flowery designs and such.
Im more simple. One design, bold and easy.

Blackwidow · April 1st, 2011, 08:51 AM

so what did you end up getting?

nattygirl · April 1st, 2011, 09:07 AM

I think she went with the one in her first post.

bbbrandy19 · April 5th, 2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

so what did you end up getting?

I ended up getting the Icon Jacket.
I got it in Medium and DO LOVE IT!
BUT it is a bit big. I went a size up thinking i would need some room for laying and such but i might need to take it and get it altered.
This jacket definetely runs big.

I love it though! it has a removable liner and it is made perfectly for women.
It has a long back and is completely stylish! You can tell its a womans jacket.

Alex · April 5th, 2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbrandy19

thinking i would need some room for laying and such

caps · April 5th, 2011, 11:24 AM

my wife has a Black Joe Rocket Atomic 4.0 Womens Jacket, but it doesnt look good in pictures online, she absolutely loves in! and were in florida so it had to be well ventilated as well.

Nekomata · April 12th, 2011, 01:31 PM

I've been looking around trying to find a nice female jacket as well. I ran across the icon jacket that you bought too and it looked really nice! The only problem was they didn't have it in a medium -.- they only had large. Oh well. How is the jacket so far for you?

bbbrandy19 · April 12th, 2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nekomata

I've been looking around trying to find a nice female jacket as well. I ran across the icon jacket that you bought too and it looked really nice! The only problem was they didn't have it in a medium -.- they only had large. Oh well. How is the jacket so far for you?

well if you really love it, maybe we can work something out.
I have the medium and its a bit big for me. I should have got a small and cant send it back because it was on ebay.
Maybe we can work it out and i can sell you mine
it is still completely brand new.
Message me if you are interested

bbbrandy19 · April 12th, 2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nekomata

I've been looking around trying to find a nice female jacket as well. I ran across the icon jacket that you bought too and it looked really nice! The only problem was they didn't have it in a medium -.- they only had large. Oh well. How is the jacket so far for you?

BUT i absolutely love it. it fits perfect and has enough cushion but at the same time is very airy and CUTE!
it has removalable pads and is made with the highest quality.
I just found a lucky charm that the company put in one of the pockets.
i dont know what they are called but they are lucky charms for people that ride motos.

i thought that was very sweet.

Talonne · May 31st, 2011, 01:31 PM

Little late to the game, as I see the OP has already purchased a jacket.

But I am a huuuuuge fan of Rev'it stuff! I have the Siren jacket (there's a really wicked review of the black version here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440943). Mine is red.

March 22nd, 2011, 01:25 PM	#2
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	i'm an icon junkie...i have the icon hella crossbone jacket. and i looooove it! __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

March 22nd, 2011, 05:21 PM	#9
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I've had good luck with Alpinestars and Fieldsheer for jackets. My favorite pants are my new Scorpion Hellena. Those things are COMFY! Astars are pretty true to size. In FS, you have to order a size bigger than usual (in their pants, sometimes even 2 sizes bigger than usual!) In my Scorpion pants, I ordered a medium and I'm usually a size 4-5 in pants. Hope that helps! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

March 25th, 2011, 09:01 AM	#15
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	My wife had the Scorpion Nip-Tuck jacket and the Savannah pants that went with it were also scorpion. We were unhappy with the combo as there was 2-3 inches of her lower back showing when riding...and it's not like the 250 ninja has you all that leaned over anyway. Good tailoring, flattering female fitment, but too short in the back, no zip or snap to pants which would have been nice. Also, I like jackets that have a lower back or waist padding for your lower spine. I know it may not be the most flattering thing for a female's figure, but it was a concern of ours. Looking feminie on a sportbike with protective gear is hard to do anyway. I'd recommend wearing some cute stuff underneath to make up for it ;-) __________________________________________________ 90 EX250 Ninja, 92 FZR600, 86 CR125, 77 GS750, 73 RD350, 86 CR250, RD350 in SRX250 frame, 75 RD350, 99 RM125, 99 GSXR750, 07 Reflex, 02 250 Ninja, 02 GSXR1k, 08 ZX10R, 07 250 Ninja, 05 250 ninja

March 25th, 2011, 12:07 PM	#16
NicoleH28 ninjette.org member Name: Nicole Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Special Edition White & 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600 Posts: 153	Gear I have a mens jacket and it fits me great....

March 25th, 2011, 01:56 PM	#19
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 22nd, 2011, 01:57 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	have you read this thread for ideas? http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9694

March 22nd, 2011, 02:18 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	both men and women have posted in that thread. just gives you a better idea of what's out there and if you happen to see something you like, you could always PM the person that posted.

March 22nd, 2011, 09:36 PM	#10
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	I really like my Scorpion Elektra jacket, its super comfortable and has a removeable liner. I've found Scorpion run true to size for the most part. I have a leather perforated Icon Jacket as well and they run small. Be very careful with Icon gear for ladies, many of the jackets are cropped short, meaning if you stand up it looks fine (fits like a normal jacket) but when you lean over to riding position it leaves your lower back exposed. I really dislike wearing it but for hot SoCal summers the perforated leather is awesome. BTW black is the wrong color if you are trying to stay cool lol.

March 22nd, 2011, 10:01 PM	#11
KURT Resident Old Guy Name: Kurt Location: Goodyear, Az Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264	My wife has the Scorpion Nip Tuck Jacket, with the adjustable side lacing. She really likes it.

March 28th, 2011, 05:10 PM	#23
nattygirl ninjette.org guru Name: Natalie Location: La Puente, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Special Edition Red/Black Posts: 455	I seen you already bought a jacket, but thought I'd mention the jacket I got since you said your bike was red. I have the scorpion dahlia jacket in black. It has red accents in it. I got the matching helmet as well. Love the fit and how it contours to the body. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch __________________________________________________ '10 Ninja 250R SE Red/Blk Mods: Projekt D FE, Protons, HB Blk Windscreen, HIDs, TBR Blk Series Slip-On, Shogun Sliders, Solo Cowl, Integrated Tail Light, Gls Blk Rear Fender, Red Accents

April 1st, 2011, 08:51 AM	#25
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	so what did you end up getting? __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

April 1st, 2011, 09:07 AM	#26
nattygirl ninjette.org guru Name: Natalie Location: La Puente, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Special Edition Red/Black Posts: 455	I think she went with the one in her first post. __________________________________________________ '10 Ninja 250R SE Red/Blk Mods: Projekt D FE, Protons, HB Blk Windscreen, HIDs, TBR Blk Series Slip-On, Shogun Sliders, Solo Cowl, Integrated Tail Light, Gls Blk Rear Fender, Red Accents

April 5th, 2011, 11:24 AM	#29
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	my wife has a Black Joe Rocket Atomic 4.0 Womens Jacket, but it doesnt look good in pictures online, she absolutely loves in! and were in florida so it had to be well ventilated as well.

April 12th, 2011, 01:31 PM	#30
Nekomata ninjette.org newbie Name: Helen Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): Soon to be 250r Posts: 8	I've been looking around trying to find a nice female jacket as well. I ran across the icon jacket that you bought too and it looked really nice! The only problem was they didn't have it in a medium -.- they only had large. Oh well. How is the jacket so far for you?

May 31st, 2011, 01:31 PM	#33
Talonne ninjette.org guru Name: Jessica Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Metallic Diablo Black Posts: 298	Little late to the game, as I see the OP has already purchased a jacket. But I am a huuuuuge fan of Rev'it stuff! I have the Siren jacket (there's a really wicked review of the black version here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440943). Mine is red.

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