So I purchased this jacket off ebay for $99 shipped.
I had my doubts because of the price/location it was coming from. I bought mine from the same seller. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. The jacket itself has thick, cured leather. It feels identical to my friends dainese jacket. It also comes with the elbow/shoulder/back protectors that can be removed. I figured it offered some protection, better than my old textile jacket I had bought from a thrift store a while back which was falling apart(joe rocket brand). Well, when I had crashed, it really did protect surprisingly well. I ended up sliding about 10-15 feet and the leather held up well. It still is in good condition, the only part that was messed up on the jacket was a seam by the neck(just needs to be re-sown).
If you guys don't have the cash to buy Icon/dianese/bigger brands, I highly suggest picking up one of these jackets. Same protection for a third of the price brand new. You can find many different styles and colors. They even make some with the back hump armor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lucky-Strike-Bl ... 338205cb7e
(I'm not affiliated in any way with this seller.)
Jacket Review
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Re: Jacket Review
That is a pretty nice looking jacket. You should post a picture of the jacket you wrecked in
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Yup, looks pretty good! I wouldn't mind adding one to my collection
92 fzr600 Vance & Hines edition, galindo f1 grips, Vance & Hines super sport complete exhaust, oem clutch with Vance & Hines springs, Piaa horn, Hella headlight, Vance & Hines power pak, passenger seat cowl, 07 r6 regulator, ballistic evo2 8 cell, JT 14 tooth sprocket, Joe Florida sportbike multi-color led kit, galindo bar ends,