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Motorcycle Jackets: “What Shall I Wear?”
Filed Under (Riding Apparel) by Anthony StClair on 04-08-2008
Not an easy question, and one whose answers are entirely subjective. Some people swear by leather; some swear by synthetics. Others decry anything other than a t-shirt.
In our household, I wear a leather jacket, and Jodie has a lady’s Tourmaster Trinity (which I still need to finish up a post on). Soviet Steeds has a great, in-depth discussion on the topic of motorcycle jackets though, that can be of help to anyone trying to decide what type of motorcycle jacket they should get and wear:
In the interest of wearing a jacket while riding, I have my old leather jacket that really needs to be retired and I need to find something new. So, what do you all wear? Wear do you shop? What should I look for in a jacket? Fitting? Comfort (summer vs. winter)? Leather vs. that other stuff?
Follow the whole discussion: Soviet Steeds - What shall I wear?
If you want something practical, yet classic, look at the Xpert line of motorcycle jackets.
They make a classic Marlin Brando style will all the armor and pre-bends of modern jackets. You can get them in hard or soft plated, kevlar re-enforced. Removable liners, etc. A bit on the steep side though. I paid about $390 locally.
Pretty cool concept though - the old look with modern protection. That reminds me, I’ve got to look more into some protective pants to go with my jacket.