What armor do you use for riding in Vanson Model B

[Bern1]

I find that one of the appeals of a straight leather moto jacket is precisely that it does NOT have plastic "armor" in it. I know I know, I "should" be wearing armor on my bike......

Oh, the bike doesn't have anti lock brakes or traction control either...

 

[ProteinNerd]

I find that one of the appeals of a straight leather moto jacket is precisely that it does NOT have plastic "armor" in it. I know I know, I "should" be wearing armor on my bike......

Oh, the bike doesn't have anti lock brakes or traction control either...

It's always tempting not to wear all the protective gear, especially in hot weather but whenever I see the aftermath of a car - bike collision and you see that twisted wreckage of the bike on the road, my first thought is always "jeez I hope that guy was wearing armour"....

 

[Graemsay]

Since we're talking about retro riding gear, here's the Eversholt jacket by Ashley Watson. It's waxed cotton, with a Dyneema liner for abrasion resistance, a waterproof / breathable drop liner, and a complement of D3O armour.

There's a writeup at Silodrome, which contains a few more details. Looks a nice jacket, and is also available in navy.