Need Jacket ASAP - Please Give Me Your Input

muffinman · May 9th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Hey guys, I had a problem with my Dainese jacket and had to return it to CycleGear. Long story short, I got all $440 back (CycleGear was great about taking care of me).. but now, I have no jacket. I will be placing an order ASAP + expedited shipping but am having trouble choosing from the following options:

1.) Alpinestars Alloy Mesh/Leather Jacket + A* RC Back Protector Upgrade + Bionic Chest Pads Upgrade = ~$420ish total

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4408

PROS: Looks badass, has unique mesh + perf. leather construction + chest protection built-in
CONS: All black (low visiblity + heat absorption), RC Back Protector is super-stiff (not the best in protection), no reflective piping, pricey

2.) ICON Accelerant Perf. Leather Jacket + Icon Field Armor Vest = ~$400

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=3979

PROS: perforated, WHITE (high-vis + heat deflection), stylish, and with the vest, I get full back/chest protection
CONS: no waist adjustment, ICON reputation, the armor vest is not CE rated and the chest piece is flimsy, pricey

3.) Alpinestars Sniper Air-Flo Mesh + T-Pro Backpad Insert (CE Level 2) + Bionic Chest Guards = ~$300

PROS: White (high vis + heat deflection), very protective for Mesh jacket (white areas is textile, camo is mesh), great air flow/light, and I can afford to use the T-PRO FORCEFIELD CE LEVEL 2 BACK INSERT instead of the crappy A* upgrade, will have money left over to spare
CONS: I'm not feeling the camo design too much, it's still mesh/textile (no leather)

sharky nrk · May 9th, 2009, 11:05 PM

go with number 3 - what can I say, i am cheap lol.

really to me it depends on what kind or riding you do and where you do it

muffinman · May 9th, 2009, 11:16 PM

wow, this is kind of ironic/crazy but i just got a call from a buddy of mine who just got back into riding. him and his friend were riding home earlier today when his friend got ran over by a lady in a truck. apparently, she was turning left and didn't see him.

he's in pretty bad shape.. broken back, legs, fingers, ribs, etc. dumbass lady tried to blame him and complained that no one was helping her out of the truck when my friend's friend was laying on the ground unconscious.

anyway.. i think i'm going to just splurge like crazy on my jacket/upper body protection.. shudder

Blue Monkey · May 9th, 2009, 11:33 PM

Sorry to hear that about your friend. Hope he makes a full recovery soon.

Something to think about, I have very little white on my jacket but man it shows the dirt fast. I would stay away from white, unless you want to be cleaning it often.

Sound Wave · May 10th, 2009, 03:22 AM

i love the alloy jacket. might get it later on down the road. only problem is that it will give cage drivers more leverage when they hit you. "i didn't see him, he was wearing all black."

CC Cowboy · May 10th, 2009, 08:08 AM

I use a jean jacket with the sleeves cut off. The patch on the back is just an advertisement for a group of rider I know.

noche_caliente · May 10th, 2009, 08:20 AM

check out new enough - I've gotten about 15 emails over the last week about deals on jackets

jonb08 · May 10th, 2009, 08:20 AM

I suggest the Teknic Violator. It was named jacket of the year by Sport Bike Track Gear. I own one personally and can say that it has some serious armor built into it. It comes with a full circumference and 8" zipper that fit perfectly into my Teknic Mercury pants which I am also a fan of. I'd check it out before making a decision.

addy126 · May 10th, 2009, 09:33 AM

I'm partial to the Icon selection you've made

. Doesnt look dangerous <grin> but I think looks rather cool in itself. You may want to check out the New Enough Icon Motorhead in white... same styling but includes waist adjustments and not so bad venting. New Enough has it at $305.00 I believe. Cheapest on line at this time. I use the Field Armor chest plus the arm protectors periodically.. not so bad.

May 9th, 2009, 10:22 PM	#1
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Need Jacket ASAP - Please Give Me Your Input Hey guys, I had a problem with my Dainese jacket and had to return it to CycleGear. Long story short, I got all $440 back (CycleGear was great about taking care of me).. but now, I have no jacket. I will be placing an order ASAP + expedited shipping but am having trouble choosing from the following options: 1.) Alpinestars Alloy Mesh/Leather Jacket + A* RC Back Protector Upgrade + Bionic Chest Pads Upgrade = ~$420ish total http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4408 PROS: Looks badass, has unique mesh + perf. leather construction + chest protection built-in CONS: All black (low visiblity + heat absorption), RC Back Protector is super-stiff (not the best in protection), no reflective piping, pricey 2.) ICON Accelerant Perf. Leather Jacket + Icon Field Armor Vest = ~$400 http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=3979 PROS: perforated, WHITE (high-vis + heat deflection), stylish, and with the vest, I get full back/chest protection CONS: no waist adjustment, ICON reputation, the armor vest is not CE rated and the chest piece is flimsy, pricey 3.) Alpinestars Sniper Air-Flo Mesh + T-Pro Backpad Insert (CE Level 2) + Bionic Chest Guards = ~$300 PROS: White (high vis + heat deflection), very protective for Mesh jacket (white areas is textile, camo is mesh), great air flow/light, and I can afford to use the T-PRO FORCEFIELD CE LEVEL 2 BACK INSERT instead of the crappy A* upgrade, will have money left over to spare CONS: I'm not feeling the camo design too much, it's still mesh/textile (no leather)

May 9th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#4
Blue Monkey ninjette.org member Name: Joel Location: Utah Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 95	Sad Sorry to hear that about your friend. Hope he makes a full recovery soon. Something to think about, I have very little white on my jacket but man it shows the dirt fast. I would stay away from white, unless you want to be cleaning it often. __________________________________________________ Corbin seat, Area P carbon fiber quiet core full exhaust, rear fender modified, rear seat cowl, tank protector, Zero Gravity DB windscreen, kleen air system removed

May 10th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I use a jean jacket with the sleeves cut off. The patch on the back is just an advertisement for a group of rider I know. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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May 9th, 2009, 11:05 PM	#2
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.	go with number 3 - what can I say, i am cheap lol. really to me it depends on what kind or riding you do and where you do it

May 9th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#3
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	wow, this is kind of ironic/crazy but i just got a call from a buddy of mine who just got back into riding. him and his friend were riding home earlier today when his friend got ran over by a lady in a truck. apparently, she was turning left and didn't see him. he's in pretty bad shape.. broken back, legs, fingers, ribs, etc. dumbass lady tried to blame him and complained that no one was helping her out of the truck when my friend's friend was laying on the ground unconscious. anyway.. i think i'm going to just splurge like crazy on my jacket/upper body protection.. shudder

May 10th, 2009, 03:22 AM	#5
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	i love the alloy jacket. might get it later on down the road. only problem is that it will give cage drivers more leverage when they hit you. "i didn't see him, he was wearing all black."

May 10th, 2009, 08:20 AM	#7
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	check out new enough - I've gotten about 15 emails over the last week about deals on jackets

May 10th, 2009, 08:20 AM	#8
jonb08 ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 91	I suggest the Teknic Violator. It was named jacket of the year by Sport Bike Track Gear. I own one personally and can say that it has some serious armor built into it. It comes with a full circumference and 8" zipper that fit perfectly into my Teknic Mercury pants which I am also a fan of. I'd check it out before making a decision.

May 10th, 2009, 09:33 AM	#9
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	I'm partial to the Icon selection you've made . Doesnt look dangerous <grin> but I think looks rather cool in itself. You may want to check out the New Enough Icon Motorhead in white... same styling but includes waist adjustments and not so bad venting. New Enough has it at $305.00 I believe. Cheapest on line at this time. I use the Field Armor chest plus the arm protectors periodically.. not so bad.