i just ordered one from newenough.com (thanks to all of your suggestions concerning a good place to buy from).  does anyone wear this jacket? if so is the back armor removable?  what else should i know about this jacket?

LOL...this post is funny...never heard of anyone asking what should they know about a JACKET before...

well...one thing for sure...the jacket should be on you at all times when riding...

seems like a legitimate question to me, considering what motorcycle jackets cost....sorry weazelnoze don't have any info about that jacket, but I did just order a joe rocket 88 from the same place, should be here tomorrow....

weaselnoze, the back padding IS removeable. i got mine for $90 at tonker.com

ya i wanted it so bad i just ordered it. then i figured well i shoulda asked to see if anyone has an opinion on this.  i paid $119

I got my n ebay awhile back. Guy had several listed mine came and it looked new (as it was advertised) I paid $79 I like the jacket. You may want to add to the back armor though if you like to speed alot.

it's a nice jacket...with some ubder layer, i can wear it in pretty cold weather also. the only problem i have with it is it's does not fit tight enough. i've got the small but it's still loose around my arms and stomach area. i find that alpinestar jackets give more of 'tailored' fit.

i got the medium. im about 5'10" average built.  the chart said for chest sizes x-40 is a small and 42-x is a medium.  well i measured a 35 which would put me in a small but i couldnt bring myself to buy a small for some reason.  the good thing about newenough.com is that you can exchange items or return them w/ NO restocking fee!  thats awesome.