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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 08:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Any opinions on perforated leather jackets?
With all the heat and humidity down here on the Gulf I spent most of last year riding in cheap mesh riding jacket. My leather jacket is just too hot. However, after buying some Icon Pursuit gloves I was surprisingly happy with the perforated leather. They keep my hands nice and cool in every situation but heavy traffic.
Since then I've been wondering if a perforated jacket would be better than the textile mesh.
Anyone have any experience with these?
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Rocketsprink
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Lot's of perforated race suits out there. I have one. I've been down 3 times with it and it holds up beautifully. Lot cooler for warm weather as well. Not as cool as mesh, but worth the extra protection.
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Cataract2
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 09:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mesh works just fine. Just remember, it's a one use item. Crash in it and it's used. With that said. I have personal experience with mesh in a crash. It protected me just like it was suppose to.
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Loki
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 09:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I currently run with a couple perf jackets. A Vanson and a Fieldsheer. I gave up the mesh Joe Rocket while I was in florida.

On the move the perf is quite fine, just a tad warm sitting at a light in the sun.

I prefer the vanson due to its sleeves being perf'd. The FS has full armor in it and it does let you know in the heat.
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 11:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've got a Fieldsheer 2-piece perforated leather setup. My advice is consider another color besides black. MAN it's hot in the summer! I've actually been trying to find a zip-together 2-piece textile setup for the summer. Anybody got any ideas on something like that (not to hijack)?
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Brumbear
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 06:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I ran a first gear mesh last year right up until I lit it on fire well melted it anyway by draping it over the handel bars at the headless horseman in Oct. I went and bought the turbulant jacket over the winter I am anxiously awaiting test time.
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Thumper74
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 10:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've got a nice jacket that's perforated on the front with solid leather at contact points.

I also keep a mesh Joe Rocket that's pretty great too
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12r
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a perforated Dainese suit and jacket. They are both most excellent in our tepid English Summer but need a windproof layer for Spring/Autumn.

Winter ?
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Djkaplan
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 04:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"Since then I've been wondering if a perforated jacket would be better than the textile mesh."

For safety, yeah, but my perforated Vanson is unwearable in the summer months (Georgia - damn hot). It wasn't until I got a textile jacket that I was able to ride in the summer with better protection than a longsleeve T-shirt. In the spring and autumn (never say 'fall' on a MC forum!) the perforated Vanson is near perfect for this climate.

You really need three jackets to ride year round in the southeast, in my opinion. I can get by when I layer a windbreaker underneath my perforated Vanson with the vents closed, but I'd prefer another non-perfed Vanson for the winter.
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Rkutzner
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 08:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I love my Joe Rocket 'Pheonix' Jacket in anything over 80 degrees. Even cool near 100...as long as your moving......
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 08:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have both the perforated leather, textile, and mesh jacket from www.njkleathers.com.

I LOVE all three.
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Paint_shaker
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 11:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a perforated H-D leather jacket. It works pretty good... Little warm in the Florida heat and humidity, but safety is worth it!
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Darthane
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 02:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a Vanson Buell perforated leather/textile jacket...that thing's tough as nails and good for anything 45-90 degrees.

I typically just wear my normal leather jacket until it gets to be at least 90, and then break out the mesh - it's nice having choices, though (I've got four different jackets... O_o ).
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 02:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks guys,
I'll probably just stick with the mesh but keep an eye on eBay for a deal on a perf leather jacket. Icon has come out with a perforated version of their accelerant jacket that is available in white and looks great.
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