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I currently have a mesh jacket that has a removable liner. With the liner removed the air literally goes right through the jacket and does it's best to keep me cool (not easy in CA when the temperature is 90+). and with the liner in, I get some protection from the cold.
Since I now own a harley, I've been thinking about getting a leather riding jacket...but here's my problem.
With temperature often in the 90s, I feel I will die if I stop at a light and have the sun beating down on me. I heard someone tell me once that it's not like that since the leather actually provides a shield from the sun because of it's thickness and that when you're riding, zippered airways help keep you cool. And again, because of the thickness, it will keep me warm if I'm riding at night and the temperature drops.
however, I'm still skeptical and would like to hear some other riders experience.
Since I now own a harley, I've been thinking about getting a leather riding jacket...but here's my problem.
With temperature often in the 90s, I feel I will die if I stop at a light and have the sun beating down on me. I heard someone tell me once that it's not like that since the leather actually provides a shield from the sun because of it's thickness and that when you're riding, zippered airways help keep you cool. And again, because of the thickness, it will keep me warm if I'm riding at night and the temperature drops.
however, I'm still skeptical and would like to hear some other riders experience.