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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by LowRyter on Today at 04:44:54 PM »

When I tumbled on the EV, my Joe Rocket jacket split above the left elbow pad.  It took the skin off and I still 1 x 3 in scar.

I picked up a mesh jacket at Cycle Gear Sedici that's lightweight and comfy as replacement. 

Recently my Brother have me Klim mesh jacket he purchased from Motorcyclegear for a good price.  He gave it to me because his phone was too large for his pocket and he uses Blutooth Comm system.  My phone fits.   It's substantially heavier that other jackets but it seems to have good airflow.

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by slopokes on Today at 04:44:16 PM »

Try a motocross vest with all the padding—works for me in the garden state when it is over ninety…

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by tommy2cyl on Today at 02:41:29 PM »

I wear an old Tourmaster black mesh jacket and it works well for me.  If it gets cold I use long sleeve underneath with a rain jacket on top and it is
surprising how well it will keep you warm. Of course with mesh jackets you wick away moisture and dehydrate quicker so you have to
be conscious of taking in more water.  Everything is a trade.   

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General Discussion / Re: Bad Idea? Norge Sportifed

« Last post by Mayor_of_BBQ on Today at 02:17:48 PM »

there was a member here who did just what you are proposing. His bike was silver, perhaps the very same bike in your 2nd pic

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General Discussion / Re: 2024 V85 TT merged threadfest

« Last post by MattiGuzzi on Today at 12:58:34 PM »

Any word on availability date in the US yet?

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General Discussion / Re: welding question 75 850 T

« Last post by xackley on Today at 12:45:23 PM »

If you are talking real MIG, not flux core, you will probably be Okay.

Disclaimer. The only welding on a frame was my goldwing. I used 3/16 70-18 rod to reconnect the side stand. When cleaning the area with a grinder the sparks should be a bright golden yellow. That would indicate typical mild steel.
Don

Edit: There is no down side to pre-heating area to 150* F to ensure slow cooling of the weld.
If the pegs are stainless I would use 309 stainless wire.

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by QuickLime on Today at 12:34:23 PM »

Boston area here! I recently got a Revit Airwave 3 and it flows an incredible amount of air. I would definitely recommend it for higher temps. Obviously it's always a trade-off of protection vs comfort, but the new Airwave 4 is CE AA rated and reportedly just as good in terms of airflow. My daily jacket is an A-stars Halo (with removable drystar jacket) and with the AA sleeves removed and chest/back vents open it's also surprisingly flowy. Usually good for me up to the 70s, then I want to switch to the full mesh. The Halo is great for a single jacket though, I've worn it down to the low 30s with the rain later as a windstopper, and then when it gets hot you can take that off, open the vents, etc.

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General Discussion / Re: V50 III airbox hoses?

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 11:51:25 AM »

Large outlet on on underside of the breather section of the airbox to "Y" hose, small outlet on the underside of breather section is oil return hose to the sump, small fitting on the left side of the rubber boot is a drain to ground.

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by jcctx on Today at 11:40:31 AM »

Bad advice but if you leave the armor in they are all hot. Had 2 different ones, 1 black, 1 silver; not a lot of difference. The back armor out helps the most with heat. A tip on mesh, with a good rain jacket over them they make a good cold weather alternative. I used a Stearn fishing jacket

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by jamesfjamesf on Today at 11:19:00 AM »

Central MA here :-)  From 2011 (wow): I have a Cortech GX Air Series 2 mesh waist length jacket that I like a lot. It zips to Olympia Airglide 3 mesh Pants. Cortech GX Air 2 gloves complete the feeling like I'm riding in shorts and tshirt but they all have padding. I haven't tested the abrasion resistance yet.

jim