[andys2k]

Well I just got an 04 Intruder 1500 and I am in need of a JAcket and a helmet.
For the helmet I got a Full Face HJC and XXL barely fits . However I couldent find a Jacket that fits me. for textile Jackts I need XXL and leather I need 54 US. Nobody had these jackets and I dont wanna get a big HArley Davidson style black letaher jacket with big zippers etc... I want a race bike Jacket. So I decided on JoeRocket Sonic 2.0 Black.

My question is does anyone have any kind of expericen with this jacket and should I get perforated or non perforated, I live in LA.

 

[wsharp]

A buddy of mine has the Joe Rocket perf jacket with a zip-out quilted liner for winter riding... really nice. He likes it a lot.

 

[maniacmedia]

I know what you mean about the helmets. In the real world, I have an average size head. Wear a 7-3/8 to 7-1/2 hat. In the motorcyle world, at least in HJC's corner of it, I have to get a XXXL helmet. XXL if I wear my slightly tight Zeus.

You should be happy with the Joe Rocket. I've got both a Pheonix and a Revolution and they are very good jackets.

 

[tlwisner]

So I decided on JoeRocket Sonic 2.0 Black.

My question is does anyone have any kind of expericen with this jacket and should I get perforated or non perforated, I live in LA.

In LA? Here in Kentucky I wear a mesh Gericke Venom jacket when the temps are above 75 degrees. I suspect you'll want the perforated jacket and you'll want to keep moving for the sake of airflow. I was out in Orange County (CA, not Choppers...) last month and it was fairly warm! 8)

 

[schleeb]

Riding Jacket

Get a First Gear. I have the Kenya model. You'll never look back. Simply the best there is.

 

[Hardware]

I have two Joe Rocket two-piece textile suits.

The older of the two is the Ballistic (3.0, I believe) and it's good in hot weather as long as you're moving (and the liner is removed, vents are open in the jacket and zippers partially opened on the legs).

That was still way too hot for Tokyo gridlock so I got a Phoenix mesh suit. It's excellent.

By the by, I'm 6'2", with a 54" chest, 19" arms, 19" neck. Both suits are XXXL and fit me fine - although the Phoenix pants are fairly tight - while the Ballistic pants will fit over street clothes.

 

[tlwisner]

If you're going to do all of your riding in Southern California, I would suggest a mesh jacket. I have an XXL Gericke Venom jacket that is great in warmer weather while providing decent protection. Perf leather gloves are nice too, you get a better grip and a bit of protection. You may have to shop online for sizes local dealers don't carry.

Enjoy your ride, nice bike choice! 8)