Need opinion on potential jacket

[jsheikh]

My buddy is offering to sell me his mesh joe rocket jacket for $140... One catch though, he's been in an accident which wasnt severe. He sent me pix of the jacket and they look good. I heard that mesh are only good for one get off and lose their durability after that. I was just seeing what you guys think... Because his accident wasnt that bad, so I dunno if its even worth getting a used jacket like that. I want to invest in a leather jacket but its a lil out of my price range for now lol... Let me know what you guys think

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[Bad324]

I would say don't do it, you can find a better textile jacket brand new for around that. I think I got mine for $130 from NewEnough.com

[ohdaho]

For $140 you can get a new leather jacket for $200. Hell I found my Astars online for 199 sometime back.

[jsheikh]

Thanks for the insight guys...

... Well ive been lookn around and any leather jacket i find is always 250-300+. Plus i want one that looks good with my bike haha

[Cdubyah]

I have a textile jacket that I wore in an accident last year. It held up great, and I still wear it.

However, for $140, you should be able to find a brand new one.

[Mellogsxr]

You can get a brand new mesh jacket for that price!

[jporter12]

I bought my FIeldsheer textile jacket for about $130 new, at Iron Pony, just for reference. Joe Rocket is usally a little more expensive, making the price more acceptable, other than it IS a used jacket...

[ohdaho]

Black goes with everything and you can change bikes without mismatching gear.

newenough.com

motorcyle-superstore.com

If youre part of some of the forums, ridersdiscount gives some fat discounts.

[oldschoolsdime92]

dude go to iron pony. There discount side is amazing. I got this jacket for 99 bucks. Its perforated, but for 99 bucks for a leather jacket, I thought was pretty good

[jsheikh]

Hmm... Ic ic...

Well what do you guys prefer? Mesh/textile or leather?

[jporter12]

Hmm... Ic ic...

Well what do you guys prefer? Mesh/textile or leather?

I'm thinking my next jacket will be leather. Maybe perforated though.

[jsheikh]

dude go to iron pony. There discount side is amazing. I got this jacket for 99 bucks. Its perforated, but for 99 bucks for a leather jacket, I thought was pretty good

Point made... gonna go to iron pony soon then haha

[Thunder99]

Check out Iron Pony. Their closeout section has jackets from $89 and good jackets form about $129. They are models from the previous year or two.

[oldschoolsdime92]

I dont care what year they are from as long as they keep me safe! IP has a really nice feildshear leather for 129, that I have been eyeing for quite awhile. The jacket in my pic is icon, and its okay down to 50s but much cooler than that and I put a carhart over top of it.

[oldschoolsdime92]

depending on your size/build/color preference. this one is 109

http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydirect/product.asp/ImageName/FS-KINOWA-RED.jpg/Brand/FIELDSHEER/Class2/Jackets%20and%20Vests/Class3/Leather%20Jackets/Class1/STREET%20PRODUCTS

Heres the one ive been eyein for quite awhile now

http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydirect/product.asp/ImageName/FS-TRACK_PADDOCK_2_RED.jpg/Brand/FIELDSHEER/Class2/Jackets%20and%20Vests/Class3/Leather%20Jackets/Class1/STREET%20PRODUCTS

[Lost1888]

My buddy is offering to sell me his mesh joe rocket jacket for $140... One catch though, he's been in an accident which wasnt severe.

This makes me say what!

At $140 you can find all kinds of jackets. Hell for $9 more you can get a nice Jackethttp://www.newenough.com/street/closeouts/leather_suits_jackets_and_pants/scorpion/all_in_leather_motorcycle_jacket.html. At least I did yesterday.

I buy most of my gear at Newenough and their close out section has saved me a lot of money for the things we need most like gas and tires.

[jsheikh]

depending on your size/build/color preference. this one is 109

http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydirect/product.asp/ImageName/FS-KINOWA-RED.jpg/Brand/FIELDSHEER/Class2/Jackets%20and%20Vests/Class3/Leather%20Jackets/Class1/STREET%20PRODUCTS

Heres the one ive been eyein for quite awhile now

http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydirect/product.asp/ImageName/FS-TRACK_PADDOCK_2_RED.jpg/Brand/FIELDSHEER/Class2/Jackets%20and%20Vests/Class3/Leather%20Jackets/Class1/STREET%20PRODUCTS

I was JUST looking at those jackets! haha... Ya no need for my buddy's mesh anymore haha...

[chevysoldier]

Check out leatherup.com I bought this jacket on here for cheap. Well made though, armor and all. Think I paid 80 or 90 bucks. They have quite a few good deals.

[oldschoolsdime92]

^grrrr you gota 6 pack! LOL

[jsheikh]

Check out leatherup.com I bought this jacket on here for cheap. Well made though, armor and all. Think I paid 80 or 90 bucks. They have quite a few good deals.

Awesome site! Ya im def diggn some of the jackets they got on there. Im gonna first hit up iron pony this week or next, size up, see the kinds of jackets i want then either buy online or from iron pony

[jsheikh]

Is there any difference between a name brand jacket and gettn a generic one? Or is it just preference and the technology is all that matters?

[speedytriple]

Textile super cheap. http://www.newenough.com/street/closeouts/bargain_basement/teknic/freestyle_textile_motorcycle_jacket.html

Get your stuff from newenough. go to the pony to try it on then but online.

[chevysoldier]

^grrrr you gota 6 pack! LOL

Only when I'm riding

Is there any difference between a name brand jacket and gettn a generic one? Or is it just preference and the technology is all that matters?

I don't think so. I'm sure some off brands can be crap but my jacket seems to be well made. The only thing I don't like about it since the sleeves zip off if it rains water leaks through the zippers. I rain jacket would fix that though.

[Lost1888]

Textile super cheap. http://www.newenough.com/street/closeouts/bargain_basement/teknic/freestyle_textile_motorcycle_jacket.html

Get your stuff from newenough. go to the pony to try it on then but online.

I have this jacket and only wear it in the summer. It's pretty good. The only thing I don't like is the rain liner is not removable and traps sweat.Since I have been wearing wicking undershirts it hasn't really bothered me. I call it my power ranger coat and it has held up very well especially since it only cost $60.

[Radio Flyer]

I've only had leather jackets, and I payed less than 200 for both of the ones I have now and MSRP was 400+ on both.

You can get some good leather jackets for a little extra from what you're looking to spend now.