Motorcycle Jacket Question?

I need a cheap, protective motorcycle jaket.. im looking for 1s that arnt leather but they have protective pads in them (metal plates in the elbows and shoulders) im not sure what there called.. or if you can find an alpinestars leather jacket in the $150- $200 range.. thxMotorcycle Jacket Question?
heres an alpinestars mesh jacket.. its breathable and only $188.95



http://www.sporttour.com/motorcycle-apparel/alpinestars_t-stunt_air_flo_jacket.htm
Have you checked the scorpion models? I found this brand very good at it. I have a polycarbonate mesh jacket which is very comfortable at high temperatures. This jacket has protectives pads in the elbow, shoulders and for your spine.



In regards to the price. I was able to get it at the dealer for 120 dollars.



Hope it helps.

-ArepaKingMotorcycle Jacket Question?
Instead of a heavy riding jacket, get a combo for the hot days. I would recommend a Joe Rocket jacket and a Field Armor vest.



Some days will be to hot to wear a jacket so I like wearing a protective vest to cover my spine and chest. Wearing both really helps on colder days! Get the support now and the jacket when you can afford it.
I have bought from Newenough before and they also sell on eBay. Sometimes you will find the same item at your local motorcycle shop... try it on there to verify the size that you need.



I've bought the Cortech which was inexpensive and fit good and I also bought the Joe Rocket Ballistic which i didn't care for... the back of the neck rides too high and touches my full-face helmet making it a bit more difficult to turn my head. Can't get use to that and will give that one away one of these days.

Here is the listing of what Newenough has up on eBay at the moment and also their own website.Motorcycle Jacket Question?
Go to NewEnough.com and look through the closeouts. You may see alpinestars there or maybe better. The armor is not steel, however, but is the usual sort that motorcyclists buy. You may want to upgrade your armor, pay attention to their fitting suggestions and suggested armor upgrades, not ALL armor will fit into the jackets, especially the spine protector.
Joe Rocket makes some good textile jackets that you could find in that price range. check at bikebandit.com or cyclegear.com
Look for ixon jackets,crashed in one last year,They work!