Harley-Davidson Brawler Switchback Jacket Review

Overall 5.00 of 5 (by 1 user)

GeorgeChabot
Conyers, GA

Protective motorcycle jacket keeps you cooler in hot weather

classic, Safety conscious, motorcycle rider

Pros

Protective, Cool in Summer

AUG

2008

Harley-Davidson Brawler Switchback Jacket —

Harley-Davidson Brawler Jacket with Switchback Technology

I rode my Harley-Davidson with a group of four other Harleys towards Douglasville. It was a hot June afternoon and I was in my shirt sleeves. Suddenly, out of the blue, an out of control SUV crossed the Interstate on two wheels, dropped down, accelerated, and t-boned my Hog. Luckily for me, I was mercifully knocked out as the SUV turned its hungry maw away looking for another victim. The Harley behind me whacked me and and dragged me 80 more feet on my back across the hot concrete pavement. When I awoke several days later, I thought I was in heaven and going to meet God.

Remember I said I was in my shirt sleeves. At 90 degrees it is just uncomfortable to wear a coat but Harley has come up with a new line of motorclothes to protect against abrasions and impacts and also with mesh inserts to allow the wind to blow free. Yee haw!

The Brawler is constructed out of nylon-cotton canvas with typical Harley embroidered decorations. Inside the shoulders and forearms are plastic armor to protect against impacts and provide a barrier to abrasions that are what we bikers commonly call "road rash."

There are large panels all across the body that zip off and underneath is mesh that allows the wind to penetrate and keep you cool. A rain coat is also provided as part of the deal so you have that to carry in your saddlebag as well.

Very high tech motorcycle protective gear that I wish I had had when I got those huge road abrasions. Ouch!!

The Harley dealer has a full array of these jackets in many sizes and I bought one to fit me.

See - you can teach an old dog new tricks! Woof woof!!

Last edited on Aug 23, 2008