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Hello ladies I've been on the hunt for a mesh/leather jacket and no luck. I came across a Joe Rocket Reactor Jacket

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/ ... 2&zmap=402

and Cortech

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/ ... acket.aspx

I ordered the Joe Rocket in men's small...too big for me.

Only thing I've found that I really like in women's size is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... &viewitem=

Of course only in black..I like black but not for riding, especially at night. But it seems like a great jacket. If it's the same quality as the Reactor it should be very nice.
Any other suggestions out there for jackets or sewers who think some reflective piping could be sewn in on this one?
Thanks

Have you actually gone to the motorcycle shops and tried on jackets? Around here there are plenty of places that have women's jackets....usually too small for me...

Also....if you like a solid black jacket, you can simply wear a reflective vest or harness over your jacket.

The local Honda shop has mainly off rode gear. I have to say..the off road gear for little kids is just too cute!!! Not too much selection for women in the other shops around. I think I got to try on one medium joe rocket jacket there. The people that work there are very helpful and looked thru a bunch of catalogs for me but couldn't find anything. I'm thinking the black jacket and have my friend sew on some reflective piping for me. If I sewed it on

__/\__ It would look something like that

Thanks

Joe rocket makes a "Super Ego" leather jacket that has zip off panels so that it turns into a mesh jacket, the best of both worlds...

http://www.newenough.com/browse/view_product_images/231

Yep, that's the black one I was talking about. But changed my mind. Few weeks back I was looking at motoport but was trying not to spend that much money. After not hearing anything but great reviews and deciding that I really like my skin pretty much where it is, I ordered an air mesh kevlar jacket. If ever I do go down I hope it's as good as they say. I was reading today where this guy went down doing about 10-15 mph, got bruised and some rash, friction burns and such. He was fully geared. If he had his gear on going much faster he would have been really hurt. I'm just trying to get the best that I can. Thanks for the info!!

I have the Icon womens Hooligan mesh jacket in black. Its a tightly woven mesh material with silver glittery icon logo on the front and large glittery stars down the sleeves. Its great for warm weather and slightly cooler weather, but Im always cold so Id have to wear a sweatshirt underneath to stay warm. It has a zip out liner which I like, especially for 90 degree weather. Great airflow.

For those of you who ride with leather.... how do you like it? My hooligan jacket has armor in it, but it doesnt stay in place that well. I want to get a leather one for the cooler weather and for added protection but Im really worried about the heat. The jacket i'm looking at is the Icon Merc Hero jacket in pink =) primarily because I dont feel like Im that visible at night. The hooligan jacket doesnt have reflective piping on it. Please help!

I've never tried leather in the summer. Once I bought a perforated leather jacket and wore it on a cool day. I didn't realize it was perforated at first and was wondering why I was so cold on my ride But to say it vented like a mesh jacket...I don't think so. I know they have some perforated leather jackets that also have some zippered vents, maybe those are better.

Motorcyclesuperstore has some great clearance jackets right now!

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I dont know if you are stuck on a mesh and leather jacket or not. I just found a great jacket - very affordable and fits perfect, it is not mesh and leather which I find too heavy over long periods of time.. The website is www.nelsonrides.com and they take custom orders. Good luck