Is this jacket suitable?

[red_makes_it_go_fast]

Hi

I'm about to start riding a scooter (adly silver fox) to university (auckland). Do you think this is suitable for a protective jacket?

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=56&sco=&categoryid=2

Hoping to learn, so all thoughts appreciated

Thx

[The Everlasting]

Yeah it looks good,will keep ya safe,and it says the thermal Lining is removable,which is good,cos you will get hot.



PS,good choice of Scooter,heard a lot of good things about the silver fox! :)

[Dave Lobster]

I'd put a proper back protector in it too. A Knox one, I'd recommend.

[CookMySock]

Shit yeah, thats a kickarse jacket that will well-exceed what you need. Congrats for using proper safety gear on a scooter. :niceone:

Steve

[FJRider]

And good enough for a few bike "upgrades" too I imagine ... :2thumbsup

[ScarFace]

Yea 1Tonne gear is awesome, I have the Red Touring Jacket and the Red Track Dayer Gloves.

And they are whicked.

Only other thing I might suggest is a High-Vis jacket especially because that jacket is all black. I wear one myself when I am out at night. Personally id rather spend 10 bucks on a High-Vis jacket and save myself from being smeared across the tar.

[CookMySock]

Only other thing I might suggest is a High-Vis jacket especially because that jacket is all black. I wear one myself when I am out at night.Perhaps. I think you would better served with some brighter lights and keep your speed up, own your own lane, etc. Cagers just seem to lurrrve running over scooterists (and some motorcyclists) who wear pussy jackets, so ride up the middle of the road like you own it.

Steve

[red_makes_it_go_fast]

Perhaps. I think you would better served with some brighter lights and keep your speed up, own your own lane, etc. Cagers just seem to lurrrve running over scooterists (and some motorcyclists) who wear pussy jackets, so ride up the middle of the road like you own it.

Steve

Thx for the advice. I've ordered the jacket, so I'll let you know what I think of it once it arrives

Thx to everybody who replied. I was amazed at the quick responses

[crazyhorse]

It looks like a excellent jacket - be good for you when you progress from a scooter to a real bike too :rofl:

[FJRider]

It looks like a excellent jacket - be good for you when you progress from a scooter to a real bike too :rofl:

So scooters AREN'T real bikes .... :eek:

[crazyhorse]

So scooters AREN'T real bikes .... :eek:

Hell no - they are just toys..... like cars. You don't need a bike licence to ride one, so nope! not a bike :lol:

[red_makes_it_go_fast]

You don't need a bike licence to ride one, so nope! not a bike :lol:

So is a 150cc scooter a bike?

[crazyhorse]

So is a 150cc scooter a bike?

A baby bike?

[Spearfish]

what about an 800cc scooter, admittedly is only 20hp lol.

[red_makes_it_go_fast]

I've had it for about 2 months and the jacket seems to be really good. It's waterproof and of high quality. The lining is working well heading into winter