I like the jacket, the outer material is nice and tough, and the foam padding is layered with hard plastic. However it does not come with a back protector, and there are no air vents. It is going to be one hot summer. Just wanted to share with you guys.

 

leather or textile?

 

textile, I am looking to buy a back protector, but do you guys know what it is extactly called? I am searching and I am only getting the ones that are strap on.

 

i don't believe shift makes one to fit in to their jackets.
It is called a "back protector" so that's what you search for. The strap on ones are the common ones.
Dainese makes a couple back protector inserts, they're about $70 or so. Infact, the dainese back protector i have looks like it would be a perfect fit for the compartment on your shift jacket.

And there's no reason why the lack of venting should be a surprise. Didn't you read the description of the jacket before you bought it?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rdblckSV650S &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Didn't you read the description of the jacket before you bought it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea i did, didnt mention anything about it, figured textile jackets all came with it. o well, still like my jacket though

 

I have the same jacket, I couldn't find a back protector insert that would fit so i ended up buying one that you wear on your body

 

I think Motorcyclist did a small review about back protectors. I just browsed through it real quick, but I think the T-Pro forcefield was rated very high if not #1. I use the same one.

http://www.johnsonleather.com/...r.htm

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ...rohit &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> so i ended up buying one that you wear on your body </TD></TR></TABLE>

So you just wear the back protector under the jacket?

 

I didn't trust the ones that fit into the jacket-pocket. There doesn't seem to be enough coverage for the back.

Most standalone ones that you wear underneath have better coverage for your coccyx and kidneys.

 

yea, it felt really strange riding around in a jacket w.o a back protector.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LSintegra &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

So you just wear the back protector under the jacket?</TD></TR></TABLE>yup. def the best bet as far as safety is concerned.