Jacket Recommendations ??

RichInFla · 07-27-2008, 08:29 PM

I've been looking for a lightweight, mesh jacket, since I'll be riding during the day for work in the sweltering heat of Florida. I've narrowed it down to the FirstGear Mesh-Tex and the Teknic Supermesh. This is based on articles I've read online and what not.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a lightweight, breathable jacket ? Leather would just be too dang hot during the day.

Thanks,
Rich

p/s: Went out for my first real ride this weekend. After about 10 miles, felt really better about being on the bike (we kind of bonded !!). After that, the next 30 miles felt really good as far as handling, braking, etc...Still need more practice, but I feel a whole lot more confident riding it now.

patrick_777 · 07-27-2008, 08:39 PM

You really should peruse the "Safety First" forum. Specifically the threads regarding gear and/or jackets.

http://www.gz250bike.com/viewtopic.php?t=1022
http://www.gz250bike.com/viewtopic.php?t=1132

Both of these threads have covered mesh and perforated leather jackets exhaustively.

Congrats on the first ride. Get gear...and quickly.

RichInFla · 07-27-2008, 08:51 PM

:oops: Sorry if I posted this in the wrong area. I have reposted in the Safety section and will check out the posts Patrick. Thanks.

patrick_777 · 07-27-2008, 08:59 PM

No biggie.

FYI, Jonathan is selling his mesh jacket and gloves here if you're the right size.

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RichInFla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 119	Jacket Recommendations ?? I've been looking for a lightweight, mesh jacket, since I'll be riding during the day for work in the sweltering heat of Florida. I've narrowed it down to the FirstGear Mesh-Tex and the Teknic Supermesh. This is based on articles I've read online and what not. Does anyone have any recommendations for a lightweight, breathable jacket ? Leather would just be too dang hot during the day. Thanks, Rich p/s: Went out for my first real ride this weekend. After about 10 miles, felt really better about being on the bike (we kind of bonded !!). After that, the next 30 miles felt really good as far as handling, braking, etc...Still need more practice, but I feel a whole lot more confident riding it now. __________________ Just reboot it, you'll be fine. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	You really should peruse the "Safety First" forum. Specifically the threads regarding gear and/or jackets. http://www.gz250bike.com/viewtopic.php?t=1022 http://www.gz250bike.com/viewtopic.php?t=1132 Both of these threads have covered mesh and perforated leather jackets exhaustively. Congrats on the first ride. Get gear...and quickly. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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07-27-2008, 08:51 PM	#3
RichInFla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 119	Jacket Recommendation - Reposted :oops: Sorry if I posted this in the wrong area. I have reposted in the Safety section and will check out the posts Patrick. Thanks. __________________ Just reboot it, you'll be fine. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-27-2008, 08:59 PM	#4
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	No biggie. FYI, Jonathan is selling his mesh jacket and gloves here if you're the right size. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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