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This is a nice mesh jacket for the price.Its not a $300 Joe Rocket.I just got one and like it a lot.It has a zip out liner,CE armor and padding.Its way cooler than leather.I am a 48" chest and got the 2XL.It runs a little small. I ride in Vegas and it is hotter than ****** right now(I know......its a dry heat)...its still 112  great value i think. $64. http://www.motodirect.com/servlet/Detail?no=162
Bill.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."
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Hey thanks, that is a good deal. Guess what I'm getting for my birthday! <g> I like the silver one. CE armor and removable full-sleeve liner, those are the things I was looking for. I even searched Ebay a few weeks ago and didn't find any that reasonable. Most places do put theirs on sale for super-cheap after the riding season is over.  http://www.motodirect.com/servlet/Detail?no=158
Al
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Does anyone else find it a tad disturbing that the picture shows human hands and a gray foam neck?  Good find Bill!
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Does anyone else find it a tad disturbing that the picture shows human hands and a gray foam neck?
Good find Bill!
Not really, I think I know that guy 
Hey Al, isn't it weird that in their ad they call it the best ventilated jacket on the market and then down the list they boast it's 100% waterproof and windproof? 
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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HAHAHA...I did notice the hand and neck think,thought it was wierd too.
Bill.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."
-George Best
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Does anyone else find it a tad disturbing that the picture shows human hands and a gray foam neck?
Good find Bill!
Nah its called the "Sleepy Hollow Look" very poplular in mid-eastern countrys.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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Does anyone else find it a tad disturbing that the picture shows human hands and a gray foam neck?
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I checked out some jackets yesterday, and have to say the TourMaster jackets with their 2-liner system dissappoint me, as I was condidering one.
One liner is for waterproofing, and the other is thermal for cooler temps - but you can't get in and out of the thing without pulling the liner sleeves out of the jacket sleeves! Too bulky, too much hassle.
I like the new TRIUMPH Mesh Raptor II, as I have really worn out my Mesh Raptor, but I am waiting and hopeing that TRIUMPH brings out a new Leather Mesh Raptor II this year, as that would be the one for me if they did. I regret not having purchased the Leather version the first time.
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I have Fieldsheer which I am very happy with. It was only about 139 on closeout and has all the features I could think of for a mesh jacket.
G
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I just wanted to ride.
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I just got a Rev'it Airforce Jacket. Good reviews on the web. Very nice jacket and found it on ebay. Generally pricey stuff but search around and you may find one. I wore it last weekend in 40-60 degrees with a couple of layers underneath and the water proof liner. I was comfortable and the jacket fits well. Armour in the right places. You will want to upgrade the back protection.
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Excellent mesh jacket for lots of $$$: motorport.com (it's kevlar)
Good mesh jacket for moderate $$$: Olympia Airglide
(with the liner, I'm comfortable down about 45 degrees F and it's waterproof..the liner, that is)
Brad
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The Triumph Rochester is excellent. Not much reason to look at anything else.
Jack
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I plan on ordering a Triumph Raptor II jacket for next season. I tried one on that was a little tight but I liked it. I think it would be great for when it is too hot for leathers but still want some protection just in case! 
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The Triumph Rochester is excellent. Not much reason to look at anything else.
Jack
I just picked up a Rochester on eBay. Seems very nice. I am ready for next summer. Seems so far away. 
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Finally broke down and bought a mesh jacket. I went with a Fieldsheer "Cool Cruise" jacket from the MotorcycleSuperstore.com. They price matched the close-out price at Competitoin Accessorires ($77.95) and offered free-shipping. This jacket comes with a zip-out, full sleeve rain liner, most of the other lower-price jackets didn't offer that option. The armor pieces were pretty generic, so I swapped them out with a set of molded inserts from another jacket. They run pretty large. I typically wear an XL, but Large in this jacket fits well. It's not a real sophisticated jacket, but flows are nicely, which is what I need in these few hot summer months. I see it getting a lot of use. I went with the silver/black. http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/cruis...ise+mesh+jacket
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