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Post by lagman on May 19, 2008 22:34:28 GMT -5
I have a 50cc scooter that rarely does over 30mph. My concern is that I do not have a leather jacket, just an ordinary jacket (the outer part is cotton, and the inner part is a mix of polyester and cotton. Will this jacket offer any protection at all if I wipe out at 30mph?
I do have a pair of decent gloves and of course a good helmet.
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Post by griff10 on May 20, 2008 2:03:39 GMT -5
Not much, sorry. Kinda like jeans, they go away really fast when they come in contact with moving pavement. (yeah I know the pavement isn't moving, same difference <g>).
Actually have to use care with leather, most of what you find is fashion leather, very thin. Will stop the wind, offers no protection though from the pavement. If the coat's not heavy weight wise, it's not designed for riding.
Bill H.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2008 16:21:16 GMT -5
Tie a rope to a friend's car and have him/her drag you down the road at 30 MPH in your jacket.
I didn't think you'd do that.
Same effect as taking a tumble off your scoot at 30 MPH.
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Post by earlwb on May 20, 2008 16:23:46 GMT -5
Regular jackets do help a little, but not a lot. Your best bet is to get a motorcycle or scooter jacket with the heavier thickness leather or fabrics and the padding and armor built in. Those pads really work. I know i tested them out live before myself, but it wasn't a test at the time.
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Post by griff10 on May 21, 2008 1:19:07 GMT -5
Btw, I've got a number of leather riding jackets, really should put a couple on Ebay, almost never wear them. I've got a top of the line Joe Rocket jacket that I wear all the time until it gets hot, then wear a Joe Rocket mesh jacket that's actually cooler than wearing a T shirt alone.
Bill H.
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Post by Aerostudent on May 23, 2008 1:09:50 GMT -5
What JR mesh jacket is that? I am thinking of getting a mesh for summer, Cali summer is HOT, and the leather jacket isn't helping with the heat any  AND the stopped traffic we are famous for Aero |
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Post by griff10 on May 23, 2008 9:44:02 GMT -5
It's their Phoenix jacket, the new ones are better have the option of a liner so you can wear it when it cools off and stay comfy. I got mine when they first came out and that wasn't available.
Bill H.
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Post by griff10 on May 23, 2008 9:46:41 GMT -5
Btw, mine's black, you'd think it would be terribly hot in the sun, but it's not. When they first came out there were few colors, better now  Bill H. |
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Post by griff10 on May 23, 2008 9:51:59 GMT -5
Btw, this place has been recommended on several of the motorcycle forums, I've not used it, but people I know have. Excellent prices: www.jaminleather.comBill H. |
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Post by Aerostudent on May 24, 2008 14:11:23 GMT -5
Ok, thanks! I'm checkin' out that site as I type this.
Aero
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Post by xmirage2kx on Jun 3, 2008 18:29:27 GMT -5
Jeans offer "some" protection up to about 25mph (personal experience)... you will be scraped up, but will recover with minimal scars. A normal jacket at 25mph like you describe will keep you from wearing away bone, but thats about it. Most leather jackets are for show (like stated above) and will shred on even a tipover from a stop. $100 will buy you a good motorcycle jacket that will protect you up to about 60mph, $100 will also buy you a good helmet, $20 for gloves, and $40 for over the ankle work boots. This is much less that most peoples insurance deductable. Save yourself the pain of a crash and have the right gear.
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Post by newc77 on Jun 4, 2008 10:33:06 GMT -5
lagman: You need a decent scooter jacket or motorcycle jacket (not the fashion jackets). A good scooter jacket shouldn't run you more than $150 or so, and is worth it for the protection.
Mesh: my wife and I both have Tour Master Air Intake Jackets. A little more expensive, but work it for all the features including one insulating and one water proof liners. We use them more than our leathers because we do mostly summer riding here in NE Ohio. Shop around and ride safe,
Tom
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Post by rjsincs on Jun 5, 2008 19:18:22 GMT -5
thinkin of gettin this jacket. anyone see a reason safety wise not to get it? it looks good for summer and cold fall/spring mornings and seems a fair amount of protection and its not ugly. www.motodirect.com/servlet/Detail?no=285 |
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AND the stopped traffic we are famous for 
