Comments on: Let’s Talk Motorcycle Jackets

By: Bronnie Vaughn

Bronnie Vaughn — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:04:47 +0000

I’m one of those old midlife crisis guys that has been riding for years. and you know what? I don’t care if I look cool or not. My leather jacket keeps me warm in cool weather and cool in warm weather. You are right about the safety factor. My favorite jacket has the scars to prove that it saved me a bad case of road rash or worse. too.

By: theglacier

theglacier — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:08:19 +0000

man i just got my leather jacket today and i look cool as hell.

By: motostrano

motostrano — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:14:05 +0000

informative article. thanks for continuing the rider protection discussion.

By: citybiker

citybiker — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:28:36 +0000

Haha – I actually wear my jacket after I park (when I go somewhere with the bike)… So wasn’t saying it shouldn’t be done – but that you should only do it if you REALLY don’t care which our readers obviously do.

As for Tom – Tom we know you’re out there man…we know you’ve been held hostage in some spaceship by John Travolta – that robotic clone they’re trying to pass off as you can’t fool us. And when you get out, please please let us take a spin on your Ducati RR – we’ll be good, we promise.

By: J D

J D — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:49:49 +0000

Excellent article, although I would like to point out that Tom Cruise looks like a crazy a-h these days no matter what he is wearing. I get lots of compliments on my jacket, but I never wear it when I am not riding. Same reason I don’t wear a shirt and tie to the pool or my swim trunks to work – I would look out of place.

By: rogpog

rogpog — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:31:51 +0000

Yeah, I’m with Sanka. I wasn’t sure if you were telling people not wear jackets or to wear them. I for one never get on a bike without one. But I don’t always take it off just to go into wal-mart either. I also have never had anyone tell me I look like a dork in it just because I’m not on my motorcycle. They usually compliment my gear and start talking motorcycles with me. I don’t mind that one bit. I love it. I don’t think I look like a dorky a-hole scumbag mid-life crisis bearing mo fo. I’ve never really met anyone that has. But, I guess thats your opinion. No shame in that. But on the other hand I do like all the extra info you gave on the jackets. I does make a difference on selection for comfort, appearance, and coolness. Whether being cold cool, or awesome cool.

By: citybiker

citybiker — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:47:46 +0000

Hey Sanka – thanks for your tip and for respectfully disagreeing!

Perhaps then I should add that leather jackets actually DO look really cool when you’re on your bike… Which I think is true. Even if you’re wearing full leathers that make you look like a Power Ranger – it actually does look badass while you’re on your motorcycle…

By: Sanka

Sanka — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:30:44 +0000

I wear a leather jacket all year round and found the alternative is to strap the jacket to the bike and cover it.

When I didnt have that option I would fight over whether to wear a jacket or not (I chose to, but not everyone would).

I think your sending a very bad message. Why would you badger someone for wearing safety gear, even in public? Even if the purpose is to just be a show off, I would rather see that guy wear his gear than ride around in plainclothes.