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General => Technical | How To => Topic started by: Stig / Major Tom on April 10, 2020, 04:32:18 PM
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(https://i.postimg.cc/2jxkmPtV/D30Armor.jpg)
Have these in my jackets, and my pants. Stays pretty flexible even in the cold.
Stig
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Impressed with your base layer recommendation, I’ve just ordered the hip & knee armour for my Bull-It jeans. Hope it fits without any need for trimming!
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Stig, that D30 armor is the real deal! Thick, soft and flexible. I have the D30 CE 2 elbow and shoulder in a mesh base layer from Bohn Armor. One of my favorite mesh high viz riding jackets fits loosely and the armor always flopped around. With a tight base layer with the armor in it you don't have to worry about the armor in your jacket staying in the right place!
https://www.bohnarmor.com/product/cool-air-mesh-riding-shirt-shell/ (https://www.bohnarmor.com/product/cool-air-mesh-riding-shirt-shell/)
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I understand ones safety is paramount. For commuting what do you think is a practical jacket?
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I would say wearing ANY armored jacket is the first step in safety. The sky is the limit with jackets. You can probably find $50 jackets on Amazon all the way up to $500 jackets from the motorcycle supply stores (Revzilla is my go to).
Then you need to determine material...do you need cold weather?..hot weather?..4 seasons? textile, mesh, leather?
I have a hot weather mesh, a warmer weather mesh, a perforated leather and a winter textile jacket.
Probably a nice textile with some venting is the most versatile, all around jacket, if you're only going to have one. Always add in a back protector as most jackets only come with a foam pad back there, not a real back protector.
You can play around on the Revzilla site by searching for textile jackets and then reading reviews and looking at pricing.
I personally have a Joe Rocket, 2 Alpinestars and an AGV Sport. Most jackets are good..just comes down to choosing the right combination of features and price.
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Thanks, I was looking at the hwk or joe rocket as my budget is fairly low.
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This jacket seems to be one of the best of the cheapest. Any thoughts? I would rather have cheap protection now than waiting until I can get the best.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YSVRLL/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B075YVSTX1&pd_rd_w=uDy4C&pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&pd_rd_wg=pIcFN&pf_rd_r=NRM76YVB3SMC3BDCA37X&pd_rd_r=55df369b-63cc-476c-9d01-e6fcb15cb872&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSk5KVFdVMEIyQlJWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTczNDU5Mk9aTENXQkREQjQwRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjc2NDkzM1VZOU9LMTkyTFowRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YSVRLL/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B075YVSTX1&pd_rd_w=uDy4C&pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&pd_rd_wg=pIcFN&pf_rd_r=NRM76YVB3SMC3BDCA37X&pd_rd_r=55df369b-63cc-476c-9d01-e6fcb15cb872&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSk5KVFdVMEIyQlJWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTczNDU5Mk9aTENXQkREQjQwRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjc2NDkzM1VZOU9LMTkyTFowRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1)
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textile jacket with full armor, lots of good reviews and under 50 bucks? I think you have a winner!
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Ok, the HWK pants and their mesh jacket line also have great reviews.
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just re-read the Amazon listing..doesn't appear to have a real back protector..wording is kind of vague. If you do get the jacket and it doesn't have a true back protector be sure to buy one. Your spine is very important! (but it's still a great value, even without a true back protector)
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I understand ones safety is paramount. For commuting what do you think is a practical jacket?
OK, I understand that you need an inexpensive protective jacket.
I hope you will buy the most hi viz jacket and helmet you can find.
If you want all-flat-black-cool and stealthy looking* - fine, wear it to walk in the mall.
Many reports state that THE most noticeable part of a motorcyclist is that white helmet moving through traffic.
You want to be noticed, seen, out there on the streets - save the cool skulls and flames for your T-shirts worn under your hi viz riding jacket!
It's totally up to you.
Stig
*"Who would do such a thing?"
We had a member here who, while wearing fairly bright colors, was nailed by a driver in a truck who didn't see him.
So, what's he do with his big insurance settlement, when he recovered from his many injuries a year later? He went out a bought a flat black NM4 Honda, with all matching flat black helmet and riding leathers.
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Seeing as this is my current shirt I wear over warmth layers. You might see that cool is not my thing.
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My bike has been scratched up over the years and I am considering painting it to this kymco scheme.
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Seeing as this is my current shirt I wear over warmth layers. You might see that cool is not my thing.
Well done !
Stig
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My bike has been scratched up over the years and I am considering painting it to this kymco scheme.
Great color!
Stig
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and TBR, you appear to be wise beyond your years, which is a good thing!
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Thanks.