Hot weather jacket

John Tobin wrote:
> I have a Dri-Mesh jacket and swear by it. And I live in Cairns.
> yoda
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2nd vote for Cairns, and this time with a Dririder RallyCross. Being
6"6, I found the Dri-mesh jacket wasn't long enough for me. The
RallyCross is a 3/4 length jobbie, and fits nicely. The arms are also
longer than the equivilent sized Dri-mesh.

By way of quality, I'm quite happy with it. I've had it a couple of
years, and it's holding up really well. There have been some reports of
the 1st "model" (of which mine is) having some quality problems, but
I've never experienced anything. Allegedly those probs were fixed with
the 2nd generation design ("Dual Sport" series, vs Off Road series,
apparently). The only complating I have is with the velcro straps on
the arms sticking to the mesh on the chest. The ol' "I've stuck myself,
err, to myself" trick.

Jessie-girl has a Dri-mesh, has had it for a bit longer than I've had
the RallyCross, and it's also holding up well. Fits her well, and seems
to be lasting well.

Have a try of both, and see which fits you better. If you're of the
longer and ganglier persuasion, the RallyCross would probably be the
better bet.

All that said, The BMW jackets do come highly recommended, even though
I've never had the pleasure of one. I'd imagine that the cost of them
would be higher, but for the allegedly outstanding quality, you may
decide it's worth it.

Thanks!
Matto
05 Sprint ST - an outstanding commuter bike, as it turns out!
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On Nov 14, 7:11 pm, "Aurimas" <Bildukas_no_SP... RemoveThis @iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Can you tell me from your experience what kind of jacket is the best for hot
> weather?
> Also where is the best to look in Perth?

I use a Dririder Rallycross, reasonably cheap, excellent airflow, comes
with a wet weather liner and a pocket for a hydration pack bladder.
Any mesh jacket will do though. Find them at your nearest bike shop.
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I have a Dri-Mesh jacket and swear by it. And I live in Cairns.
yoda
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> "Aurimas" <Bildukas_no_SPAM_ RemoveThis @iinet.net.au> wrote in message
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>> Can you tell me from your experience what kind of jacket is the best for
>> hot weather?
>> Also where is the best to look in Perth?
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Aurimas
>
> I use a BMW Airflow Jacket (other brands have similar types) and consider
> it to be a good choice.
>
> Look at your friendly local BMW dealer.
>
> Boxer
>
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On Nov 15, 2:17 pm, sharkey <shar....RemoveThis@zoic.org> wrote:
> lemmiwinks....RemoveThis@gmail.com <lemmiwinks....RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I use a Dririder Rallycross, reasonably cheap, excellent airflow, comes
> > with a wet weather liner and a pocket for a hydration pack bladder.
> > Any mesh jacket will do though. Find them at your nearest bike shop.
>
> Crash tested mine. Worked pretty well.

I stepped off on the dirt in mine, but it was low speed so doesn't
really count. You get very wet if you fall off in a river too (though
this is probably the case unless you're wearing a wetsuit), but it was
stinking hot so I didn't mind too much. I crash tested my Dririder
Nordic 2 on tar at about 70kph and it exhibited some absolutely first
rate abrasion resistance, couldn't say the same about my jeans.
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In aus.motorcycles on 14 Nov 2006 15:28:49 -0800
VelocityTheory <velocity_theory RemoveThis @telstra.com> wrote:
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> 2nd vote for Cairns, and this time with a Dririder RallyCross. Being
> 6"6, I found the Dri-mesh jacket wasn't long enough for me. The
> RallyCross is a 3/4 length jobbie, and fits nicely. The arms are also
> longer than the equivilent sized Dri-mesh.

I have an old model Rjays mesh jacket, which I chose because it had
red instead of black on the main areas that get the sun.

It does make a difference.... The ones with black on the back and the
top of the arms are hotter in direct sunlight.

Zebee
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lemmiwinks.au.RemoveThis@gmail.com <lemmiwinks.au.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I use a Dririder Rallycross, reasonably cheap, excellent airflow, comes
> with a wet weather liner and a pocket for a hydration pack bladder.
> Any mesh jacket will do though. Find them at your nearest bike shop.

Crash tested mine. Worked pretty well.

-----sharks
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On 15/11/06 11:21 AM, in article slrnelknbi.gsv.zebeej RemoveThis @gmail.com, "Zebee
Johnstone" <zebeej RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:

>
> It does make a difference.... The ones with black on the back and the
> top of the arms are hotter in direct sunlight.

You know, I'd be interested to know how much you reckon it is. (temp
difference i.e.).

Hammo
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> On Nov 15, 2:17 pm, sharkey <shar....RemoveThis@zoic.org> wrote:
>> lemmiwinks....RemoveThis@gmail.com <lemmiwinks....RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I use a Dririder Rallycross, reasonably cheap, excellent airflow,
>> > comes
>> > with a wet weather liner and a pocket for a hydration pack bladder.
>> > Any mesh jacket will do though. Find them at your nearest bike shop.
>>
>> Crash tested mine. Worked pretty well.
>
> I stepped off on the dirt in mine, but it was low speed so doesn't
> really count. You get very wet if you fall off in a river too (though
> this is probably the case unless you're wearing a wetsuit), but it was
> stinking hot so I didn't mind too much. I crash tested my Dririder
> Nordic 2 on tar at about 70kph and it exhibited some absolutely first
> rate abrasion resistance, couldn't say the same about my jeans.
>

Do a lot of crashing do we?

Boxer
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In aus.motorcycles on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:42:10 GMT
Hammo <hbaj2006 DeleteThis @aapt.net.au> wrote:
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>
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> On 15/11/06 11:21 AM, in article slrnelknbi.gsv.zebeej DeleteThis @gmail.com, "Zebee
> Johnstone" <zebeej DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> It does make a difference.... The ones with black on the back and the
>> top of the arms are hotter in direct sunlight.
>
> You know, I'd be interested to know how much you reckon it is. (temp
> difference i.e.).
>

Can't say in degrees, but the difference between the black one I
borrowed and the red one I bought was definitely noticeable.

Zebee
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Aurimas wrote:
> Can you tell me from your experience what kind of jacket is the best for hot
> weather?
> Also where is the best to look in Perth?
>
>
> Thanks
> Aurimas
>
>
I have the Dri-Rrider Rallycross ,the only problem I had was with the
front zip.I had it replaced by the tailor at the RAAF base ,had no
problems since.
Still hot though at 41 c , even the airflow does not cool you down at
those temps and the air feels like it super heated.
Needless to say I didn't bother getting the winter liner.


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Kevin (Bluey)
"I'm not young enough to know everything."

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"Kevin(Bluey)" <bluey69 DeleteThis @westnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> Aurimas wrote:
>> Can you tell me from your experience what kind of jacket is the best for
>> hot weather?
>> Also where is the best to look in Perth?
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Aurimas
> I have the Dri-Rrider Rallycross ,the only problem I had was with the
> front zip.I had it replaced by the tailor at the RAAF base ,had no
> problems since.
> Still hot though at 41 c , even the airflow does not cool you down at
> those temps and the air feels like it super heated.
> Needless to say I didn't bother getting the winter liner.
>
>
> --
> Kevin (Bluey)
> "I'm not young enough to know everything."
>
> bluey69 DeleteThis @west.net.com.au

Fill the pockets with ice.

Boxer
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Hammo wrote:
> "Zebee Johnstone" <zebeej.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> It does make a difference.... The ones with black on the back and
>> the top of the arms are hotter in direct sunlight.
>
> You know, I'd be interested to know how much you reckon it is. (temp
> difference i.e.).

I don't think Zebee said it was an empirical measurement but yeah. I have an
RJays jacket also which is yellow and red, with the lower halves of the
sleeves black. Black clothing and helmets do feel hotter than lighter
colours.

You're the scientist, you do the empirical testing.

Theo
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"Theo Bekkers" <tbekkers RemoveThis @bekkers.com.au> wrote in message
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> Hammo wrote:
>> "Zebee Johnstone" <zebeej RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> It does make a difference.... The ones with black on the back and
>>> the top of the arms are hotter in direct sunlight.
>>
>> You know, I'd be interested to know how much you reckon it is. (temp
>> difference i.e.).
>
> I don't think Zebee said it was an empirical measurement but yeah. I have
> an RJays jacket also which is yellow and red, with the lower halves of
> the sleeves black. Black clothing and helmets do feel hotter than lighter
> colours.
>
> You're the scientist, you do the empirical testing.
>
I'll add a "me too" here as well.
After I bought a black Shoei and did a few GP trips and ride-days in it I'm
a white-or-silver-only man now.
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Clem
(It's very hard to find a white Dri-Rider though........)
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