Identifying a Rukka jacket?

[Sunny]

I bought a Rukka jacket around ten years ago (utter guess, but it would have been around then), which is still going strong.

I want to upgrade the built-in back protector to a D30 version, but I cannot find the model type anywhere on the bloody jacket, to check compatability.

I bought it at the NEC bike show, so have no email trail to look up and I can't find it on Google image search.

It's fairly distinctive, in that it has a 'squiggly' reflective pattern all over it, that only really shows up at night (thank goodness )

Any ideas how I can identify it? This is only label I can find, which doesn't give me any Google results

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[Skub]

Some outlets give the shape and measurements for armour so you can get something that fits. I think Sportsbike shop do that.

[Horse]

Is there one in there now?

Rukka supply D3O, eg:

https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/pro ... tor/orange

[Sunny]

Is there one in there now?

Rukka supply D3O, eg:

https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/pro ... tor/orange

Yep - it looks to be the shape of this Forcefield one: https://www.bikestop.co.uk/forcefield-p ... ack-insert, so if I can't get a D30 in that shape, then maybe that's what I'll go for.

[Horse]

Really daft, left field, way out, idea ...








... ask Rukka?

[Sunny]

Really daft, left field, way out, idea ...








... ask Rukka?

Well yes I was hoping somebody would tell me it's in the right-hand sleeve or something obscure though

[Rockburner]

Aren't most back protectors a fairly generic shape?

[Sunny]

Aren't most back protectors a fairly generic shape?

It does look that way, but I like the idea of one the same shape as the pocket in my jacket, so that it doesn't move about - especially at a crucial moment.

I suspect that jackets may have a more standard pocket shape these days, but I've worked out I bought this in late 2013.
(It's only been used for a few weeks of touring a year so is still in decent condition.)

[Skub]

Aren't most back protectors a fairly generic shape?

Some size them small/medium/large,so the wrong size may not fit the pocket.

[Horse]

Aren't most back protectors a fairly generic shape?

Some size them small/medium/large,so the wrong size may not fit the pocket.

EN 1621-2:2014 – Motorcyclists’ protective clothing against mechanical impact. Motorcyclists back protectors

Type of protector:
B or FB – Full back protector (central back and scapuae)
CB – Central Back
L or LB – Lumbar protection only

[Hot_Air]

Is there one in there now?

Rukka supply D3O, eg:

https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/pro ... tor/orange

Yep - it looks to be the shape of this Forcefield one: https://www.bikestop.co.uk/forcefield-p ... ack-insert, so if I can't get a D30 in that shape, then maybe that's what I'll go for.

I’m reasonably sure this Forcefield is your only choice. Forcefield made it specifically for Rukka jackets of your vintage. I used to have one. While it’s not a lightweight back protector, it’s incredibly well made and far more reassuring than Rukka’s OE armour.

I think (?) Rukka subsequently changed its back protector shape, and D3O inserts are only available for newer jackets.

[Sunny]

Is there one in there now?

Rukka supply D3O, eg:

https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/pro ... tor/orange

Yep - it looks to be the shape of this Forcefield one: https://www.bikestop.co.uk/forcefield-p ... ack-insert, so if I can't get a D30 in that shape, then maybe that's what I'll go for.

I’m reasonably sure this Forcefield is your only choice. Forcefield made it specifically for Rukka jackets of your vintage. I used to have one. While it’s not a lightweight back protector, it’s incredibly well made and far more reassuring than Rukka’s OE armour.

I think (?) Rukka subsequently changed its back protector shape, and D3O inserts are only available for newer jackets.

That's the conclusion I came to! Thanks for the confirmation!

One was ordered and arrived a couple of days ago and t'was inserted and test-worn today - as you say, way more substantial than the OE stuff, and while it's heavier, it's not noticeable once it's on. Win

[Sunny]

For general info: I did also email Rukka with some photos of the jacket and they came back to let me know what it is