Mesh Jacket

[NDCUNIONGUY]

Old - Hi-Viz?  Nahhh. 

I'm running all Hi-Viz from the hips up, Tourmaster for winter and First Gear Mesh-Tex right now.  I keep the liner in a ziploc in the trunk for the chillier nights.  I am just amazed at the amount of air flow these jackets allow.  The shoulder and elbow armor feels slightly awkward when the liner is out but nothing too terrible.  I got mine over the winter for $59 at RMC in Kent, WA. 

Another benefit to the Hi-viz is its solar reflection vs. absorption.  Dark helmet and jacket were toasty.  Hi-Viz helmet and jacket are much cooler.  I may even leave the V-Stream on for the summer.  Liked the look of those Tornado pants, how'd they fit?

[anycleavers]

Tourmaster Intake Series 1. I'm thinking the trick is, just don't stop. I've used it with the thermal liner down to 30F, no problem there, and have had a chance to wear it this week, when it hit 95F. Not the best, but I'm sure if the Conc didn't have the wind protection it would be much better.
Oh yeah, stay away from the black. The only reason I'm wearing black is I got it for $50 with the tags on it. I just can't walk away from a deal. 

[anycleavers]

I was riding down in the Starved Rock area a couple of weekends ago, too bad we didn't hook up then.

 

Hey, I was riding over there a few weeks ago, with my buddy who rides a Sportster. We make quite the pair.
It's funny, the Harley riders aren't really sure if they should "give the wave". You can see the hand come up, then hesitate. Really confuses them.

[Conhardcore]

I have the Tourmaster Sonara pictured on page 1 of the thread in gray.  Totally awesome jacket and breathes better than any jacket I've owned.

[blue14]

Tourmaster Intake Series 1. I'm thinking the trick is, just don't stop. I've used it with the thermal liner down to 30F, no problem there, and have had a chance to wear it this week, when it hit 95F. Not the best, but I'm sure if the Conc didn't have the wind protection it would be much better.
Oh yeah, stay away from the black. The only reason I wearing black is I got it for $50 with the tags on it. I just can't walk away from a deal.

Got the same jacket.  Use it almost all the time from 25 degrees to 101.  Used it on a SV1000 and zx14 before the Concours.  Worked fine, agreed on Black definitely not the right color.

[wally_games]

I have the Sonora in gray and it's been working well. I've used it down to 30F with the liners and up to over 100F just his week. If you're really looking for the coolest option, you might look for the shorter version. I'm not sure what it's called, but the Sonora is a 3/4 jacket. Better in cool, but probably not as good in the heat.

[Conrad]

 

Hey, I was riding over there a few weeks ago, with my buddy who rides a Sportster. We make quite the pair.
It's funny, the Harley riders aren't really sure if they should "give the wave". You can see the hand come up, then hesitate. Really confuses them.

I saw a silver C14 riding 2up down there, you?

[maxtog]

Is there any other mesh jackets you guys can recommend me that lets more air flow through?

I have the Tourmaster Flex Series II.  It is a 3-way jacket (mesh base, insulated liner, solid shell).  The mesh part of the jacket is well made, comfortable, soft, looks great, has significant safety features, and really lets air flow.  Now, zipping the outer shell on it is quite a challenge.  I also wish it had snaps instead of velcro at the cuffs.  But it was a great value and overall I am pleased with it.

[anycleavers]

I saw a silver C14 riding 2up down there, you?

Nah, '97 C10 Windsor Green. I haven't seen any Connies when riding over in those parts, but a hell of a lot of cruisers.    What are you riding?

[Conrad]

Nah, '97 C10 Windsor Green. I haven't seen any Connies when riding over in those parts, but a hell of a lot of cruisers.    What are you riding?

I only saw the one C14 down there and it was as we were getting ready to head back home. Yep. a LOT of cruisers for sure! 

I'm on a 08 C14.