Jackets 3/4 Length Mesh Jackets For Baby Water Buffaloes

Uncle Phil

Uncle Phil

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One of my 4XL jackets (Tourmaster Sonora Air 2.0) was destroyed in my 'deer' encounter.
I am having a very difficult times finding anyone who stocks 3/4 length mesh jackets in that size.
I know Motoport can do that size but they think a lot of their stuff when you start pricing it. ($600+ for trousers, $700+ for jackets) ;)
I have the same problem with trousers as I wear mesh 'overtrousers' so they come in around 48 inch waist size.
Companies seem to 'offer' them but they are always out of stock in those sizes.
I've spent a lot time looking at Motorcyclegear.com but they have no stock that I am aware of in those sizes.
Any source you know of?
 
Try Iron Pony Motosports in Columbus, OH. They have always had an impressive selection when I've visited their store. They are not cheap, but have had multiple lines in stock when I've wanted to try a couple on in my size.
 
I found a couple at Revzilla

Bilt:
RevZilla Link

I have a friend that has several Bilt jackets and likes them. The the only downside is no chest armor available and the back armor is sold separately for another $50.

There is also the one I bought REV'IT Airwave, looks like 4xl is only available in black currently:

RevZilla Link

It does have optional chest and optional back pads. I have long arms, this is the best fitting motorcycle jacket I have had. One oddity, all the zippers are reversed.

Good luck!
Ryan
 
Willsmotorcycle said:
I'll be the one to say it UP, take the insurance money and buy the Motoport, IIRC they will repair it in the event of a get off. That makes it a lifetime kit. It is the best gear I have and have had, albeit used...referring to the ultra II mesh.
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Ryan_B said:
I found a couple at Revzilla

Bilt:
RevZilla Link

I have a friend that has several Bilt jackets and likes them. The the only downside is no chest armor available and the back armor is sold separately for another $50.

There is also the one I bought REV'IT Airwave, looks like 4xl is only available in black currently:

RevZilla Link

It does have optional chest and optional back pads. I have long arms, this is the best fitting motorcycle jacket I have had. One oddity, all the zippers are reversed.

Good luck!
Ryan
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Thanks but it is not a 3/4 length jacket from the link.
There are some non-mesh options out there in my size but I specifically want mesh.
 
Willsmotorcycle said:
I'll be the one to say it UP, take the insurance money and buy the Motoport, IIRC they will repair it in the event of a get off. That makes it a lifetime kit. It is the best gear I have and have had, albeit used...referring to the ultra II mesh.
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The problem is that it would more than likely be north of $2,000 for a mesh jacket and trousers in my size with what I want.
I don't dispute their quality but that's a pretty hefty price.
I have to replace a lot of stuff besides just riding gear after the crash (not even considering replacing the motorcycle). ;)
 
Uncle Phil said:
The problem is that it would more than likely be north of $2,000 for a mesh jacket and trousers in my size with what I want.
I don't dispute their quality but that's a pretty hefty price.
I have to replace a lot of stuff besides just riding gear after the crash (not even considering replacing the motorcycle). ;)
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I'm with you, I remember my first real get off, I would have paid that and more to not be in the shape I was. Wishing you the best of luck in the search.
 
Willsmotorcycle said:
I'm with you, I remember my first real get off, I would have paid that and more to not be in the shape I was. Wishing you the best of luck in the search.
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My 'cheaper' (like $1,500 cheaper) Tourmaster and FirstGear gear did just fine. ;)
There was very little 'burn through' considering I slide somewhere between 50 to 100 feet.
My road rash is minimal except for my left hand where the glove somehow came off.
I am not opposed to paying for good gear - that's the reason I have an air vest that costs north of $600.
But when significantly less expensive works just fine, that's my preference. :biggrin:
 
Uncle Phil said:
My road rash is minimal except for my left hand where the glove somehow came off
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Check out Lee Parks gloves. They use a wrist strap w/ velcro that holds the glove on your hand, and there is extra thickness (layers) over the knuckles and palm. All i a soft, comfortable glove (not waterproof).
 
SMSW said:
Check out Lee Parks gloves. They use a wrist strap w/ velcro that holds the glove on your hand, and there is extra thickness (layers) over the knuckles and palm. All i a soft, comfortable glove (not waterproof).
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These were heated gloves and I figure I somehow was dragging my left hand behind me as I slide.
What is strange is it is the back of the hand where the rash is, not the palm.
I recovered what was left of the gloves and they show severe road rash so they were on for a good part of the slide.
 
Larry Fine said:
Does insurance cover damaged riding gear?
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Depends on the company. My Progressive policy covered riding gear up to a certain limit. Schuberth helmets offers a discount if you damage the hat in an accident. IIRC the replacement would cost you 2/3 of the retail price.
 
Larry Fine said:
Does insurance cover damaged riding gear?
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As was said, up to a point.
My policy only covered up to $500 which isn't enough to even pay for the air vest.
BTW, many MC policies don't cover 'contents' - all the other 'stuff' you have in the saddlebags and trunk.
My laptop, CPAP, extra GPS and such were destroyed but they were considered 'contents' and not covered on my policy.
When Progressive settles up with me, I will do a post on what I 'learned' in the process and things to be aware of. ;)
 
My policy only covered up to $500 which isn't enough to even pay for the air vest.
My laptop, CPAP, extra GPS and such were destroyed but they were considered 'contents' and not covered on my policy.
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$500.00 is pretty low to begin with, and then to exclude content seems rather stingy.
Some people ride with more than one GPS running at the same time. Some ride with a tablet running as well. Just saying- If they were up and running they aren't content.
Hard to convince anyone that you were riding with a CPAP running though.
 
Uncle Phil said:
As was said, up to a point.
My policy only covered up to $500 which isn't enough to even pay for the air vest.
BTW, many MC policies don't cover 'contents' - all the other 'stuff' you have in the saddlebags and trunk.
My laptop, CPAP, extra GPS and such were destroyed but they were considered 'contents' and not covered on my policy.
When Progressive settles up with me, I will do a post on what I 'learned' in the process and things to be aware of. ;)
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Have a read through your insurance policy on your home, contents might be covered there under personal property. Some policies will cover it, at least up here, not sure about down there.
 
Uncle Phil said:
As was said, up to a point.
My policy only covered up to $500 which isn't enough to even pay for the air vest.
BTW, many MC policies don't cover 'contents' - all the other 'stuff' you have in the saddlebags and trunk.
My laptop, CPAP, extra GPS and such were destroyed but they were considered 'contents' and not covered on my policy.
When Progressive settles up with me, I will do a post on what I 'learned' in the process and things to be aware of. ;)
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I just quoted my bike with $3k in gear and $3k in accessories, progressive, it more than tripled the price. I insure 3 bikes for under $200 a year, adding the coverages bumped up just my ST to $500.
 
We'll see how they do and what they do to my premiums at renewal time.
As I said, I've been with Progressive 28 years and this is my first claim.
When this is done, I will be reviewing all my coverages - what is, what ain't and how much! ;)
I had already bumped up my uninsured motorists way up after a friend got hit on his bike by a driver with no assets and minimal liabilty.
 
Uncle Phil said:
As was said, up to a point.
My policy only covered up to $500 which isn't enough to even pay for the air vest.
BTW, many MC policies don't cover 'contents' - all the other 'stuff' you have in the saddlebags and trunk.
My laptop, CPAP, extra GPS and such were destroyed but they were considered 'contents' and not covered on my policy.
When Progressive settles up with me, I will do a post on what I 'learned' in the process and things to be aware of. ;)
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I've been told, but not researched, that some of those items might be covered under your homeowner's policy. Talk to your agent. That said, you don't want to make a lot of small claims. Insurers are out there (like rodents) to make a profit (to gnaw on wiring harnesses) and if you develop a reputation of nickle and dime-ing them, they get upset. I would not think a laptop, CPAP, and gps would be considered a small claim (but I'm not an insurance rodent person).
 
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