Joe Rocket back protector

[Harley_Dog]

i recently purchased a joe rocket sonic leather jacket. It came with a thin pad in the back of the jacket that is removable.

On the web site, they sell a back protector for $90. I suspect that it is nicer than the one that came with the jacket, but I'm now sure.

Any insight would be great. Thanks

Joe Rocket Product

 

[shaggystyle]

Just about anything will be better than those styrofoam boards that they stick in all of the jackets. New enough has a bit more info, better pictures and a slightly cheaper price:

Joe Rocket CE Approved Motorcycle Back Protector :: New Enough, LTD

they also have cheaper options:
Alpinestars RC Back Protector :: New Enough, LTD


Hope that helps.

 

[Harley_Dog]

thanks, is the armored side like a hard plastic? More rigid?

 

[GConn]

It is harder plastic yes. I would suggest giving separate larger BPs a look. I personally like the Knox brand

 

[Harley_Dog]

thanks, much cheaper, I'll give it a try
Teknic Knox TP2 Back Protector - KneeDraggers.com

 

[GConn]

thanks, much cheaper, I'll give it a try
Teknic Knox TP2 Back Protector - KneeDraggers.com

That I think is an insert for a Teknic jacket. Have a look at

1)Stowaway (softer) but very very light
2)Ricochet *harder if you preffer
3)Contour (the best but expensive)

Personally I found the best prices fot these at:
www.sportbiketrackgear.com
Oncycles.com - Motorcycle Accessories, Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Gear & Motorcycle Apparel

 

[GConn]

As I can see Oncycles still have a clearace on Knox. Knock yourselves out people

 

[pottie]

Mine summer jacket just got here and got dart good deal of Joe Phoenix over New Enough...I did wonder if the RC1 will be fit on Phoenix since I have Alpinestar as well....if is fit nice then get the RC1 cz is quite nice thick, you can tell from behind is like you have Armor Plate in your back....

Just about anything will be better than those styrofoam boards that they stick in all of the jackets. New enough has a bit more info, better pictures and a slightly cheaper price:

Joe Rocket CE Approved Motorcycle Back Protector :: New Enough, LTD

they also have cheaper options:
Alpinestars RC Back Protector :: New Enough, LTD


Hope that helps.