For those that are interested in safety, check this out
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- BigColdMartini
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For those that are interested in safety, check this out
We all know how airbags can save your life in a cage but now you can have some of that same protection in a motorcycle jacket. Check these out at http://www.impactjackets.com
Has anyone ever tried one of these?
Has anyone ever tried one of these?
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Eh. When I fart that happens to my pants.
I don't like the lanyard system. I'll guarantee you'll keep forgetting you're attached. Everytime you get off the bike you'll look like the Michelin Man.
When it's inflated, won't you just keep bouncing and rolling down the road like a ball? I'm not sure I'd want to turn a 30 foot slide into a 200 foot roll.
I don't like the lanyard system. I'll guarantee you'll keep forgetting you're attached. Everytime you get off the bike you'll look like the Michelin Man.
When it's inflated, won't you just keep bouncing and rolling down the road like a ball? I'm not sure I'd want to turn a 30 foot slide into a 200 foot roll.
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I just watched the demo video. I wonder if it would even deploy fast enough to even do anything for the initial impact...
Neat jacket though.. But I think I'll stick with a few pairs of 'swimmies' instead.
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Neat jacket though.. But I think I'll stick with a few pairs of 'swimmies' instead.
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Check out the video in the news section of the guy that survived a crash while wearing one. The system deploys in half a second and requires a certain amount of force to be activated so you won't deploy it simply by getting off the bike while still attached. Looks like motorcycle police from a couple of cities are starting to use them.
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I like this better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc1Tx-1GZcI&NR=1
Still a concept, but helps in a roll.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc1Tx-1GZcI&NR=1
Still a concept, but helps in a roll.
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Actually...
This looks pretty cool. I would have to imagine it would help save a few broken ribs, etc. I might have to consider one of these. Anybody seen a review of one? I am interested in the fit, comfort, etc.
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Here's the airbag on the Honda Goldwing. Is it just me or does it look like a giant butt. I mean it's even flesh colored. Somewhere in Japan there are a couple of engineers getting a good laugh over this.
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I think it's silly too. The fact that it looks like an ass is even funnier.jfrost2 wrote:I think a airbag on the bike is just silly, in a bad crash, you're not going to be on your bike, you'll be thrown off, or fall off and roll around or worse, having the airbag activate while you're 5- feet away doesnt help. The bag being in the jacket is a much smarter idea.
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I'm sure it does work, if you're in a crash where you say rear end someone because you skid into their rear bumper, you might not fall off and may slam your body against the bike, that would hurt and you could break some ribs or bones. The airbag on the goldwing does have it's purpose, but a "Universal" impact airbag seems to be still more effective.
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Hehehehe... You said "rear end". Do we need to see it again. Oh yes here it is.jfrost2 wrote:rear end someone
Man does that look humiliating.
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A company called Hit-Air actually has a whole line of airbag jackets, vests, etc.
http://www.eggparka.com/english/main.html
http://www.eggparka.com/english/main.html
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This is a Saturday Night Live skit waiting to happen. loldjelliott wrote:Hehehehe... You said "rear end". Do we need to see it again. Oh yes here it is.jfrost2 wrote:rear end someone
Man does that look humiliating.
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"Finally Goldwing riders get an up close look at what people really think of them."ericalm wrote:MB Photo caption contest.
I kid, I kid....
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HAHA, yeah! I would want to wear a helmet for that too.BigColdMartini wrote:Looks like he's ready to do a rectal exam on a pig.
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1500RPM Clutch Springs
Dr. Pulley Variator with 11 Gram Sliders
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KS Power GY6 Performance Springs
NCY Secondary Shieve
UNI filter
125 Main Jet
2000RPM Stall Spring
1500RPM Clutch Springs
Dr. Pulley Variator with 11 Gram Sliders
NCY Front Forks
Prima/NCY 161cc Big Bore kit With 150 Head
KS Power GY6 Performance Springs
NCY Secondary Shieve