Needing a new jacket - any recommendations?

**Ms Piggy** · 12th February 2007, 16:46

Okay my ole faitherful motorbike jacket has given up the ghost, well actually the zip is stuffed but I've had since I started riding in Dec 2003 and had a couple of off's since then...

...anywaaaaay, I'm about to become a poor student for 1 last year and so I'm looking for a decent codoura (not leather) jacket that's not too expensive but is good for someone that mostly rides around town but does a bit of long distance riding. I can't wait until Quasi etc come down in March.

What d'ya reckon?

Oh yeah - I don't want the same one cos it never really was a great fit anyway.

**dawnrazor** · 12th February 2007, 17:00

I suspect your budget will dictate the choices you'll have to consider...but if you can find IXON gear in your neck of the woods, then try some on...I reckon they are a great bang for your buck, and are inexpensive (compared to other brands) and very well made...

**hazzy** · 12th February 2007, 17:10

I can supply you with a leather jacket for 280 + 15 shipping, check this thread:

here

**apteryx_haasti** · 12th February 2007, 17:34

I absolutely love my Teknic jacket (cordura) I got from WMCC.

Zip out lining and armour including back protector. Plus, best of all, it actually is waterproof like they say it is!

I don't know what style it is, but it is a ladies one and has RN 84928 on the bottom of the interior label. Did I mention it's actually waterproof?

**Wasp** · 12th February 2007, 17:36

Go see Stew at TSS, tell him Doug sent ya

**Nasty** · 12th February 2007, 17:45

Reasonable price I went to Boyles .. he has some ok gear .. not the prettiest .. but also not the most expensive my jacket was around the 180 mark and he also got me the right size which most the others didn't have ... oh well its another option.

**James Deuce** · 12th February 2007, 17:48

Anything made by Clover. They do some fantastic women's gear that will fit properly.

**Colapop** · 12th February 2007, 18:33

Quasimoto do Codura AND I understand there's a display coming up...

**Indiana_Jones** · 12th February 2007, 20:14

My Spyke Cosmo is pretty cool, has a cell phone pocket

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-85460677.htm

-Indy

**Pwalo** · 14th February 2007, 11:33

I've got a size 38 (small) Dri Rider Nordic jacket that you could have a look at.

Shouted myself a Teknic Sprint last year.

**mazz1972** · 14th February 2007, 14:57

Originally Posted by Wasp

Go see Stew at TSS, tell him Doug sent ya

I agree, we got our gear from Stew and he couldn't have been more helpful.

Hubby has an Rjays Evo jacket and he LOVES it. Not cheap at $400, but it's a hell of a comfy jacket.

**magicfairy** · 14th February 2007, 16:04

I have a ladies size 12 Teknic Sequouia (they are big sizes I am usually a 14) free to a good home as I just bought a new jacket in OZ.
It has a tiny hole in sleeve (covered with Kiwibiker patch) where I touched exhuast but I have never had an off in it. The hole is just in fabric, the water proof layer underneath still intact.
The rest is all fine. Has the thermal liner that zips out.
PM me if you'd like it. Free.

**Moxy** · 14th February 2007, 16:31

Originally Posted by dawnrazor

if you can find IXON gear in your neck of the woods, then try some on...I reckon they are a great bang for your buck, and are inexpensive (compared to other brands) and very well made...

Yup, I recently bought the IXON Progress leather/cordura combo jacket. It's for sure the shizz. I've been in the rain wearing it a couple times, no leakage, it's not bulky like my other DRIRIDER tourer jacket, and it's good to wear everywhere.

**Quasievil** · 14th February 2007, 20:23

Hey Celtic, for $125 + Courier you can take one of my Cordura ones if you want ? its got all the right things in the right places and is bloody nice.
Was $280 but for you its got to be super special price !!
Let me know if you are keen.