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Title: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Matt_Harrington on May 19, 2023, 05:58:20 PM
I was roasting yesterday in my M/C jacket with just a T under it. Any recommendations for a summer jacket (must have armour or at least the ability to add it)? Of course, it should be for the 'fuller figure'!
Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 19, 2023, 06:08:21 PM
I’ve a Scott Leathets jacket that I don’t wear that’s armoured and waterproof Matt, want me to bring it down when I come? It’s been used three times and ‘wardrobes’.

I’ll send you a piccy later bud.


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Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Matt_Harrington on May 20, 2023, 09:16:51 AM
I suspect Roo that my 'fuller figure' will be a bit of a squeeze in your jacket! I'm sort of thinking of a cordura jacket with air vents. A mate last night suggested a Frank Thomas Air Flow so may nip down to West Bay next week to Helmet City to try something on. However, it might be worth looking at yours..... ???
Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Multiman on May 20, 2023, 12:37:45 PM
A mate has one of these https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/590548
and rates it highly for the warmer days.
Its mesh to let air through and has a removal waterproof liner.
Comes with shoulder and elbow armour and pocket for a back protector.
Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 20, 2023, 12:57:27 PM
Worth a try Matt, it’s way too big for me in the tummy and the arms are too long for me, was thinking it might be bob on for you.

Waterproof, breathable, waterproof outer not the inner shell crap where the jacket is soaking but you’re supposed to say dry inside

Back pocket, shoulders and elbows but had to rob the 3M armour for my other one.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230520/6275e18e1c310fb3c96e2009af60632c.jpg)


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Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 20, 2023, 12:58:05 PM
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Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 20, 2023, 12:58:58 PM
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Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Oddjob on May 20, 2023, 02:33:58 PM
If Matt doesn't want it Roo I might be interested as I'm looking for something to wear on the continent when I go. My Rukka jacket is far too warm for that, plus I haven't managed to break it in yet, it's still like wearing cardboard even after 2 years, was out in it the other night and I noticed it's finally starting to relax a little. My leathers would be far too warm I reckon.

What size is it?
Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Matt_Harrington on May 20, 2023, 03:03:58 PM
Looks like a large  ('L') so maybe a tad small as I tend to go for an XL but certainly worth a try.....
Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 20, 2023, 10:09:35 PM
It’s a L but an ample one.

Ken, I would say your Rukka is better on the continent mate. All I wear over there and never been let down or got too hot. Cities are different mind but riding and bobbing about they’re spot o as gortex. This is a heavy weave Codura .

If Matt can’t squeeze his Elfin like frame into it I’ll bob it up to you for a try on mate


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Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Oddjob on May 20, 2023, 10:14:10 PM
No, leave it down there Roo, you never know I may pop down at some point. Fancy a run through the Cheddar Gorge.
Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 20, 2023, 10:20:11 PM
You keep saying that but it’s about a mile long, goat infested and arseholes parking and walking in front of you. If you can manage an average of 25mm h down its length you’ll be doing well


Nice to look at mind

Some nice roads for a boat and we do have air BnB so come stay as a base and go for a mooch.

Be a bit off fun


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Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Oddjob on May 21, 2023, 12:45:17 AM
Quote from: Laverdaroo on May 20, 2023, 10:20:11 PM
You keep saying that but it’s about a mile long, goat infested and arseholes parking and walking in front of you. If you can manage an average of 25mm h down its length you’ll be doing well


Nice to look at mind

Some nice roads for a boat and we do have air BnB so come stay as a base and go for a mooch.

Be a bit off fun

Decode that please.

Nice road for a boat?

The Air BnB I understand but is it yours or somewhere close?


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Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 21, 2023, 02:52:24 AM
Some good roads for a blast…
Boat??

Come stay at ours we have loadsa room and use it as a base…


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Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Matt_Harrington on May 21, 2023, 08:58:54 AM
Quote from: Laverdaroo on May 20, 2023, 10:09:35 PM
It’s a L but an ample one.

Ken, I would say your Rukka is better on the continent mate. All I wear over there and never been let down or got too hot. Cities are different mind but riding and bobbing about they’re spot o as gortex. This is a heavy weave Codura .

If Matt can’t squeeze his Elfin like frame into it I’ll bob it up to you for a try on mate


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Elfin like frame indeed!  :o :o
Title: Re: Summer Jacket?
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 21, 2023, 11:59:07 AM
 ;) ;D