All season leather jacket. Recomendations? - Page 3

pauldun170 · 11-01-2010, 09:12 PM

Ok...couldn't justify the HD jacket (fit and price).

RS Taichi - http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=5524

Any thoughts on Icon and specifically the Accelerant (not the preforated one)?
http://www.newenough.com/browse/view...ct_images/1145

Homeslice · 11-01-2010, 09:21 PM

RS Taichi is one of the only brands I know with an athletic fit. Everyone else seems like they're trying to be all urban/loose fit.

Gas Man · 11-01-2010, 09:49 PM

Those are still $400 each

Amber Lamps · 11-01-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Ok...couldn't justify the HD jacket (fit and price).

RS Taichi - http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=5524

Any thoughts on Icon and specifically the Accelerant (not the preforated one)?
http://www.newenough.com/browse/view...ct_images/1145

I have the Accelerant both perf and non-perf. It's a great jacket and very tough. My non-perf has seen 3 crashes and still looks great.

pauldun170 · 11-01-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Those are still $400 each

I can deal with $400 if its a solid jacket. Its around what I I paid for my Alpine Stars years back.

That $600+ FXGR was pushing it.

Gas Man · 11-02-2010, 02:28 AM

Oh. Tts the one u ended up looking at. Yeah. Tt is pricey.

wildchild · 11-02-2010, 12:47 PM

i have this in black naked.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...In-Jacket.aspx

it's been good so far, nice liner. extra protection in elbow and shoulder and a back pad.
looks a little weird in the pic. the stitching is not that noticeable once you're wearing it.

pauldun170 · 11-02-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wildchild

i have this in black naked.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...In-Jacket.aspx

it's been good so far, nice liner. extra protection in elbow and shoulder and a back pad.
looks a little weird in the pic. the stitching is not that noticeable once you're wearing it.

I've keep revisting that one...good price...decent enough features. Not big on the look but not really against it. Its on the short list.

What temperature range has that jacket done well in?

Homeslice · 11-02-2010, 01:15 PM

It says "non-tapered design".........i.e. it's not gonna fit you dude. You work out too much. By the time you find the size big enough to fit your shoulders, it's going to be too baggy in the waist. I.e. not holding any warmth in.

Get the RS Taichi.

pauldun170 · 11-02-2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

It says "non-tapered design".........i.e. it's not gonna fit you dude. You work out too much. By the time you find the size big enough to fit your shoulders, it's going to be too baggy in the waist. I.e. not holding any warmth in.

Get the RS Taichi.

good point.

The only problem with the RS Taichi I found is that it has perforated panels.
(the issue is rain...)

11-01-2010, 09:49 PM	#23
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Those are still $400 each __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-02-2010, 01:15 PM	#29
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	It says "non-tapered design".........i.e. it's not gonna fit you dude. You work out too much. By the time you find the size big enough to fit your shoulders, it's going to be too baggy in the waist. I.e. not holding any warmth in. Get the RS Taichi. Last edited by Homeslice; 11-02-2010 at 01:17 PM..

11-01-2010, 09:21 PM	#22
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	RS Taichi is one of the only brands I know with an athletic fit. Everyone else seems like they're trying to be all urban/loose fit.

11-02-2010, 02:28 AM	#26
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Oh. Tts the one u ended up looking at. Yeah. Tt is pricey.

11-02-2010, 12:47 PM	#27
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	i have this in black naked. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...In-Jacket.aspx it's been good so far, nice liner. extra protection in elbow and shoulder and a back pad. looks a little weird in the pic. the stitching is not that noticeable once you're wearing it.