Just wondering if its cool or not to wear your bike jacket when its out of season... like right now its winter and my bike is stored. Everyday I see that $400 leather jacket hanging there and I never wear it, only on my bike. The thing looks cool as hell and im tempted to wear the thing. I just dont want to look like a turd wearing a bike jacket around. If it wasn't for the pads in it I would have no problem wearing it. So is it okay to wear the thing or would I look like a tool.

 

i do its a lot of money just to hang there. awkward to drive in back protector gets in the way. or you can just take the armour out.

 

I wear mine all year but I also ride all year living in Las Vegas. But I never wear it unless I'm on my bike. Just like my boots and helmet.

 

boots and helmet would look a bit silly in the pub, but a jacket is for wearing might as well look pretty on my back than a clothes peg.

 

As long as you're not causing anyone else harm, do as you like. If the armour can be removed, it might be a good idea as it's inconvenient.. I don't wear mine - not because I care what other people think - but because I have other coats and jackets I like to wear. Also my cold weather gear gets pretty darned hot when off the bike.
Terry

 

My back protector I can remove but the elbows and shoulder pads I can not. I wish I could. It is the only nice leather jacket I had so maybe I'll give it a try.

 

RR Rider where in Vegas do you live? I used to live up near Summerline. I sure do Miss vegas. Las Vegas Extreme's rule... ( JO JO )
Sorry moderaters should have put this in off topic.

 

i don't wear mine..although I could Alpine stars (mine is the grey/black)
and the elbow and back armour is removable.. I just have other jackets..and i aloso bought mine snug..(safer) and with the cold weatehr I wear layers thusmaking my jacket snug...blah.

But hey to each his own

 

I agree to each his own. And that was just my thoughts of seeing someone get out of a car with a jacket with armour in it would abit crazy to me. Summerline is my home also!(Buffalo & Vegas)

 

well... i never drive my car anymore unless its raining, i ride to work everyday. so i guess you can say i wear it out... but its not fair because i ride everyday too... iunno i'd feel weird if i didnt' have a helmet in my hand walking around with my gear on haha