Airbag jackets? Your thoughts? (now other gear questions)

[Evan]

that's why I'm kind of surprised that everyone isn't using them or knows about them since they've been around for years.

No one has ever accused motorcyclists of being smart.

helmets werent widespread until they were legally required.

up in PA where they still arent, its about 75/25 helmetted to unhelmetted.

[Apoc]

Haha... nice.

The money isn't the problem in my mind, it's the PITA cord.

[BLINGMW]

For the track I wouldn't wear it. And because it's mesh it wouldn't be approved.

ah. Ok, that's helpful. I need to figure out what those requirements are, I might as well not waste my time if I can't goto the track with it.

And yes, Mike, you go man! :lol: For me, even saving one cracked rib would be worth $500.

[Apoc]

For the track I wouldn't wear it. And because it's mesh it wouldn't be approved.

ah. Ok, that's helpful. I need to figure out what those requirements are, I might as well not waste my time if I can't goto the track with it.

If you're going to ride the street and track, chances are you're going to have at least two different jackets. People do ride the streets in leathers but unless you want to get seperates and wear leather all the time, you're going to want perf/mesh for the summer streets.

[BLINGMW]

Right on, I appreciate the recommendation. I think for now, I'll try to find an inexpensive (yeah right) set of leathers that will be trackable as I don't plan on street riding much. If I do end up riding street more, and the leathers are killing me, I'll shop around.

I guess I actually need a "racing suit" then? Looks like from Cornerspeed's website, nothing less than these would do:

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[.RJ]

You can use a 2-piece suit too, as long as it zips together.

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I've had 2 1pc suits, both found used on the wera board. Didnt pay more than $300 for either of them.

[Mike]

And yes, Mike, you go man! :lol: For me, even saving one cracked rib would be worth $500.

i'm poor which is why a) the bike isn't back together and b) the civic STILL has a cobbled together exhaust.

[BLINGMW]

You can use a 2-piece suit too, as long as it zips together.

yeah, cool deal. Maybe I could just plan to wear the jacket with some mesh pants or something for the street.

[Apoc]

And yes, Mike, you go man! :lol: For me, even saving one cracked rib would be worth $500.

i'm poor which is why a) the bike isn't back together and b) the civic STILL has a cobbled together exhaust.

You live with your g/f (married) is what I think you meant to say. You make more than most on this message board and have pretty cheap rent.

+1 for two piece if you want something to serve double duty.

[Mike]

And yes, Mike, you go man! :lol: For me, even saving one cracked rib would be worth $500.

i'm poor which is why a) the bike isn't back together and b) the civic STILL has a cobbled together exhaust.

You live with your g/f (married) is what I think you meant to say. You make more than most on this message board and have pretty cheap rent.

+1 for two piece if you want something to serve double duty.

what i meant to say is that i have to be very selective where i spend my money in order to afford things like... trips to the uk and such. living with my girlfriend actually costs more than not living with her due to her financial situation.

[Apoc]

living with my girlfriend actually costs more than not living with her due to her financial situation.

That's kinda what i meant...

[HAULN-SS]

So, did chan actually buy a bike already and I missed it?

[BLINGMW]

nope sorry. But getting close I guess

[.RJ]

nope sorry. But getting close I guess

I'll sell you a CB400

[BLINGMW]

argh, I cannot stop looking for gear today!!! :| :roll: Went to the local powersports place, sure have some cool stuff...

MUST CLOSE FIREFOX!

and no, don't need a CB400 just yet.... unless it's cheap!

[stevegula]

Right on, I appreciate the recommendation. I think for now, I'll try to find an inexpensive (yeah right) set of leathers that will be trackable as I don't plan on street riding much. If I do end up riding street more, and the leathers are killing me, I'll shop around.

I guess I actually need a "racing suit" then? Looks like from Cornerspeed's website, nothing less than these would do:

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DOT approved helmet. Some of the more anal suggest a DOT approved but not SNELL approved helmet (British and European standard tested helmets are fine).

Full gauntlet gloves (leather)
Full race-type boots (leather)
1pc or 2pc (the bigger the attaching zipper, the better) suit (leather, cow or kangaroo, roo if you can afford it)
Back protector hard plastic kind, not POS honeycomb foam crap


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[Dave]

Maybe I could just plan to wear the jacket with some mesh pants or something for the street.

Uh, are you dressing as Mike's tranny?

[.RJ]

Uh, are you dressing as Mike's tranny?

Har

Mesh pants are money in the summer...

[Apoc]

tr00 story

[.RJ]

You dont ride in the summer!