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HOT Weather Jacket
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beemerscreemer
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First gear mesh tex and matching gloves.
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im going through the same thing right now. ive got the kilimanjaro and have been looking for something that wont cook me quite so fast when im stopped.
cliffy - did you look at other belfast jackets too? did you get the spitfire and found out that it works well year round for you serendipitously? did you look at the airstream also? how hot is your hottest weather? im looking at 90+ with full sun for 3-4 months a year.
thanks.
cliffy - did you look at other belfast jackets too? did you get the spitfire and found out that it works well year round for you serendipitously? did you look at the airstream also? how hot is your hottest weather? im looking at 90+ with full sun for 3-4 months a year.
thanks.
99007
El Dookey loves to ride.
Y I bought a Belstaff
Needed a new jacket. (Cuz my red one looked fine on the black R1100RL, but not so good with the bronze Rockster). While waiting for my bike to get prepped I nosed around the showroom. My sweethear has a Belstaff....plus they had a real good sale on the Spitfires. Had 'em marked down to 199 or something.
Hottest temps here are in the 90's. In Michigan the humidity is what gets ya.
Coldest temp I rode in was 19. With the liner (no electrics yet).
The Spitfire is well vented and I have ridden it in some serious downpours with no water penetration. One time for about two hours. (Did get a little up my sleeve one time on account of having short gloves on.)
Grand Rapids BMW is 'pert near giving away the Spitfires now. I think their distributor dumped the Belstaff line....
their website is www.bmwmcgr.com I think.
Needed a new jacket. (Cuz my red one looked fine on the black R1100RL, but not so good with the bronze Rockster). While waiting for my bike to get prepped I nosed around the showroom. My sweethear has a Belstaff....plus they had a real good sale on the Spitfires. Had 'em marked down to 199 or something.
Hottest temps here are in the 90's. In Michigan the humidity is what gets ya.
Coldest temp I rode in was 19. With the liner (no electrics yet).
The Spitfire is well vented and I have ridden it in some serious downpours with no water penetration. One time for about two hours. (Did get a little up my sleeve one time on account of having short gloves on.)
Grand Rapids BMW is 'pert near giving away the Spitfires now. I think their distributor dumped the Belstaff line....
their website is www.bmwmcgr.com I think.
I have the First Gear mesh jacket and love it, up into the 90s, as long as I'm not in stop and go traffic. For that, in our Florida summers, I have a Brosch mesh jacket. I don't rmember what I paid for it, but the Brosch folks are great to work with and, even though they're located i n Israel, I got quick service.
http://www.brosh.com/store.asp
Hall
http://www.brosh.com/store.asp
Hall
LICK MY BRICK
New member
Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh jacket here
BRADFORDBENN
Slowpoke & Proud of It!
It depends
When commuting for work, the AirFlow with commuter pants if really hot 80+. For personal rides, I also wear the airflow pants.
I am happy with it, and have never felt too hot in it. Biggest complaint, no place to clip drink tube to.
60 to 79 I go with the Aerostich Roadcrafter with all the vents open. It lets through more than you would think.
Below that it becomes the Commuter jacket, zip in the lining, add electrics...
The all important thing no matter what jacket you get, stay hydrated. I use a Platypus cause the plastic is thicker than the Camelbak. Really, it is important. Really.
When commuting for work, the AirFlow with commuter pants if really hot 80+. For personal rides, I also wear the airflow pants.
I am happy with it, and have never felt too hot in it. Biggest complaint, no place to clip drink tube to.
60 to 79 I go with the Aerostich Roadcrafter with all the vents open. It lets through more than you would think.
Below that it becomes the Commuter jacket, zip in the lining, add electrics...
The all important thing no matter what jacket you get, stay hydrated. I use a Platypus cause the plastic is thicker than the Camelbak. Really, it is important. Really.
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SMALLWOOD
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I just bought the Gericke Venom Mesh jacket for $85.00 from motorcyclecloseouts.com. A very nice jacket, especially for the money. I also bought the Gericke Moto Mest pants for $105, also very nice.
jimvonbaden
Kool Aid Dispenser!
Joe Rocket Mesh and a liner for the cool evenings.
This jacket works for me from 50 degrees to 110 degrees. 50 with the liner of course. I love it's versitility and it comes with decent armor and all for less tha $150.
Jim
This jacket works for me from 50 degrees to 110 degrees. 50 with the liner of course. I love it's versitility and it comes with decent armor and all for less tha $150.
Jim
HOT weather jacket ..update
Since I last posted I have purchased a Rev'it Airflow jacket from BMW of the Tri-State.
Well, it really works !
It feels like you are wearing a T-Shirt with armor !
Took a ride to dinner with a friend and we didn't leave the restaurant until sunset . I figured it was going to be a little nippy so I grabed a handful of napkins,and stuffed then in my sleeves and the jacket front. IT WORKED !
(I forgot to pack my liner )
Tested the Airflow again today in 85+ temps and it was very comfy .
Since I last posted I have purchased a Rev'it Airflow jacket from BMW of the Tri-State.
Well, it really works !
It feels like you are wearing a T-Shirt with armor !
Took a ride to dinner with a friend and we didn't leave the restaurant until sunset . I figured it was going to be a little nippy so I grabed a handful of napkins,and stuffed then in my sleeves and the jacket front. IT WORKED !
(I forgot to pack my liner )
Tested the Airflow again today in 85+ temps and it was very comfy .
indygt
67-year-old Teenager
BMW Airflow for me!
I bought the first version of the Airflow (in silver) and love it. The Airflow2 is similarly cool, but less stiff and more supple (same thing, isn't it?).
When it's a little cool, I wear a Gore Windstopper garment pullover or jacket liner under it.
The Airflow and a Camelbak water supply have gotten me through many a hot desert ride.
The BMW Airflow and Airflow2 seem a bit more substantial and better armored than most of the other ventilated jackets I've seen. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
I bought the first version of the Airflow (in silver) and love it. The Airflow2 is similarly cool, but less stiff and more supple (same thing, isn't it?).
When it's a little cool, I wear a Gore Windstopper garment pullover or jacket liner under it.
The Airflow and a Camelbak water supply have gotten me through many a hot desert ride.
The BMW Airflow and Airflow2 seem a bit more substantial and better armored than most of the other ventilated jackets I've seen. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
DaveinOKC
New member
Something new--Joe Rocket Alter Ego
How about a Joe Rocket Alter Ego? It's a new product that is designed to cover all year round.
Right now I'm wearing it in "Phoenix" mode--mesh only. It also has an inner rain shell which is good for cooler weather too. When it gets cold there is an outer shell for winter weather. With all three layers in place it is a pretty warm jacket.
List price is about $250. Street price is $200 to $225. I actually found it for a little under $200, but paid $225 in order to support a local dealer.
How about a Joe Rocket Alter Ego? It's a new product that is designed to cover all year round.
Right now I'm wearing it in "Phoenix" mode--mesh only. It also has an inner rain shell which is good for cooler weather too. When it gets cold there is an outer shell for winter weather. With all three layers in place it is a pretty warm jacket.
List price is about $250. Street price is $200 to $225. I actually found it for a little under $200, but paid $225 in order to support a local dealer.
