I wanted to throw my motorcycle gear-related post in here today! I don't know anything about the company or the jacket quality itself, but GoGoGearLA has their
Signal Jacket for only $49 plus $20 shipping [gogogearla.com]. These sell normally for $179.
They also have
another page of motorcycle gear [gogogearla.com] on clearance.
Info from their website:
THE GOGO GEAR "SIGNAL JACKET"
GoGo Gear Directional Signal and Brake Light Protective Armored Hoodie with DuPont™ Kevlar® Fibers
Now you can have more confidence that you're riding safe with cars behind you! Get the increased visibility you've always been looking for!
UNISEX HOODIE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
GoGoGearLA's Signal Jacket Hoodie, shown for convenience in both the women's and men's section of the store, is styled as typical "street" hoodie. It is not tailored to fit the contoured chest or waist areas. The hoodie is of equal dimension in the chest and waist area so that it is much more of a comfort fit. When ordering, note the hoodie will and should fit loosely; for a snugger fit, order one size smaller.
There is EU approved armor padding the back, shoulders and elbows. Kevlar in located throughout the entire jacket. The Kevlar fabric is hidden by a perforated mesh lining, that is used to hold the protective pads (armor) in place. The Kevlar and mesh linings are sewn to the outer layer which is made of heavy duty sweatshirt materials.
FEATURES
Directional Signal and Brake Light Technology in Back of Jacket Using LED Lighting (Includes lighting wiring harness)
Extra High Collar To Prevent Wind From Entering Jacket
Heavy Duty Cotton Outer Shell
Full Inner Lining Made Of 100% of DuPont™ Kevlar Fibers®
Mesh Lining
Removable CE-Approved Armor in Shoulders and Elbows, Back Protector Also Included
Zippered Side Pockets
Extra Deep Side Pockets
Inside Cellphone Pocket
Zippered Underarm Air Vents
All YKK Zippers
Ribbed Knit Cuffs
Elastic Ribbed knit Waistband
Drawstring Closure For Hood
Available Colors: Black Outer Shell Fabric With Red Inside Lining
Machine washable (WARNING! YOU MUST REMOVE THE LED LIGHTS AND WIRING FROM THE JACKET WHEN WASHING)
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
DO NOT WASH WITH LED LIGHTS OR WIRING REMAINING IN JACKET. THEY MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE WASHING THE JACKET.
Wash in COLD water with mild detergent. Hang to dry OR dry on the AIR setting. You do NOT need to remove the protectors when washing the garment.
Unisex Sizes:
Please note that our hoodies run "true" to size, so if you're a 36" chest/bust, then go with the XS, and so forth. Just follow the size chart and you'll be able to locate the best size for you.
CHEST AND WAIST SIZE ARE THE SAME
SIZES
XXS - 32
XS - 36
S - 40
M - 44
L - 46
XL - 50
2XL - 54
3XL - 58
EXTRA LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE "SIGNAL JACKET"
NOTE: The "Signal Jacket" is NOT waterproof. Care should be taken to ensure the lights and inside wiring do not get wet. DO NOT launder the jacket with the LED lights and wiring left inside the jacket. GoGo Gear will not be responsible for any damage or defect to the LED lights or wiring in the event the jacket gets wet.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Here is a video that shows how the wiring is connected:
https://youtu.be/ZnK_nPtp3_k
Please note that all of the wiring needed to connect the bike to your new jacket is included inside the jacket! The only tool you'll need is a crimper. You'll also need some electrical connectors that will be used to hold the wiring in place when you connect the jacket to the bike wiring.
There is a large zipper in the red mesh back of the jacket where the back protector is. If you open that zipper, you'll find the cable that connects the jacket to the bike.
Next, the cellphone pocket will have another cable in it. This is the cable you will use to connect to the lighting wiring on the bike. If you're a DIYer like some people, you take the four wires (one black, white, red and green) and connect them to the various lighting wires. Recommended wiring: use the white wire for the ground, the black wire for the brake light, the green and red lights for the turn signals.
Next, you'll connect the four wires to the four wires on the bike and use a crimping tool to crimp plastic male and female terminal connectors making sure to not crimp it so tight that you cut the wire. Once the wires are connected, you are all set to go!
If you're not a DIYer, you can take the jacket and bike to a knowledgeable friend or your local car or bike shop and they can connect them for you! It can be done really quickly! If you happen to have a copy of the lighting diagram/schematic for your particular bike, that would be incredibly helpful for whomever you get to make the connection for you!
HAPPY AND SAFE RIDING!!!
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GOGO GEAR SIGNAL JACKET DEMONSTRATION INSTALLATION - YouTube [youtube.com]
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- should've just been something you wear over your jacket
- the wire connection will eventually get pulled off when you dismount, should've been wireless
- Not suitable for riding in the rain
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- should've just been something you wear over your jacket
- the wire connection will eventually get pulled off when you dismount, should've been wireless
- Not suitable for riding in the rain
$50 for an armored jacket w/ back protector? Not bad at all, even if you don't use the lights.
- should've just been something you wear over your jacket
- the wire connection will eventually get pulled off when you dismount, should've been wireless
- Not suitable for riding in the rain
No wireless and no waterproofing seems like a deal killer at msrp.
$50 for an armored jacket w/ back protector? Not bad at all, even if you don't use the lights.
If you get rained on, you have the additional hassle of taking it off and stowing it somewhere dry.
As for the price, I'm not okay with cheapening out on safety gear, maybe you are.
In my experience, for safety / technical / winter gear, you get what you pay for and some of the few categories you shouldn't cheap out
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If you get rained on, you have the additional hassle of taking it off and stowing it somewhere dry.
As for the price, I'm not okay with cheapening out on safety gear, maybe you are.
In my experience, for safety / technical / winter gear, you get what you pay for and some of the few categories you shouldn't cheap out
- should've just been something you wear over your jacket
- the wire connection will eventually get pulled off when you dismount, should've been wireless
- Not suitable for riding in the rain
Of course YMMV...
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Also the I have the flexibility of using this was walking or biking lol