How often do you replace your armor jackets.

[Smilam]

I know to replace my helmets every few years because of wear and the padding and energy absorbing material deteriorates.

How about our riding jackets. I wear an Olympic armored jacket with the shoulder, elbow and back pads. Do they deteriorate over time or with the sun exposure?

My wife asked how often they need to be replaced and I don't know the answer so what is everybody's opinion.

[rhino 2]

Have two of them and also a leather jacket /w armor... The leather one is from the last century 1998, And i never had to replace any of them....I see no reason to ..Except if you gain weight and they won't zipper up...

[Burnerboy]

I've never replaced mine, BUT again, I never even thought about it till now.........

Ronnie

[consitter]

Heh...I don't even have any.

[1dn5up]

Just got a First Gear all weather 4 mesh jacket. So I'm good unless I expand more.

However my Dyer leather is real heavy leather that the zipper doesn't meet together any more That's the one I really liked.

[bikerbillone]

I have jackets I've had it seems forever. A great looking Harley jacket I'm gonna sell, and this thread reminded me of that. Living in FL, I don't wear the thing. I must find the time to list it, learn the picture thing, pack it up for shipment to whoever buys it.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

The only reason I would think you need to replace the armor would be in the event you used it, but, that seems pretty obvious. My Harley FXRG has armor. I took it out and I doubt anything short of abrasion could hurt it. Kinda like plastic in the sea.

[Smilam]

It seems that the answer is to wear it until you outgrow it or abuse it.

Thanks

[Gorilla]

My jackets have been with me for a long time. This thread reminded me of the Leather Jacket I'm going to sell. I do not wear it in FL. I need to find the time to list it, learn how to upload pictures and package it for shipment to the buyer.

Welcome Sara, Just FYI the classified section of this web site for posting items for sale is limited to Gold Club members. I suggest you look into joining the Gold Club to help support this web site. Again welcome aboard. Gold Club is optional but members gain access to the ability to post to the classified and the "PM" feature is then also available.

[Phu Cat]

​My first good quality leather jacket lasted about 25 years with frequent wear in a northern climate. Good example of ya get what ya pay for. So I reordered another Vanson leather (model B) and this jacket seems to be lasting even longer since retiring to a warmer climate. Surprise, surprise. So some reason, this last jacket seems to be shrinking.

PC

[k-dog]

my dad bought my older brother a brooks motorcycle jacket for his birthday in 68. i started wearing it in 80s. still have it, it to has shrunk .

[rhino 2]

My present jacket is from 1998....And for a time it shrunk a little , Now it miraculously grew a little.......

[trike lady]

Sara-martin was a spammer and had an embedded link to a business. Spammers are getting more creative with their promotions. Bye-bye spammer and they're not even in the United States.

[rhino 2]

Sara-martin was a spammer and had an embedded link to a business. Spammers are getting more creative with their promotions. Bye-bye spammer and they're not even in the United States.

Val....:Curiously........

Lately quite a few New Registered Members....Have something to sell/Promoting some products ..

And most list their age under 30....And in-till they make their ''First'' post i can't Zap them.........But that's ok i can wait.....

[trike lady]

That's true none of the spammers have a trike or even a motorcycle and they post a really big mistake like the one I found posting oddball threads on other forums. The individual here made it obvious they were a spammer as they posted they were from Ohio to the members and in their profile it listed New York and again a person in their 30s with a fake email and using a dirty IP. I usually watch for the time they sign up and it is in the overnight hours when everyone is asleep, then they pull an old tread and post their nonsense.

[rhino 2]

That's true none of the spammers have a trike or even a motorcycle and they post a really big mistake like the one I found posting oddball threads on other forums. The individual here made it obvious they were a spammer as they posted they were from Ohio to the members and in their profile it listed New York and again a person in their 30s with a fake email and using a dirty IP. I usually watch for the time they sign up and it is in the overnight hours when everyone is asleep, then they pull an old tread and post their nonsense.

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[Phu Cat]

​Replace it??? A well worn leather jacket is a thing of beauty.

PC

[cScjhb]

?????

[rhino 2]

?????

I think so.......The'll be gone shortly....

[Jack Klarich]

I think so.......The'll be gone shortly....

Good job Bob