Hit-Air Motorcycle Riding Jackets
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Hi Guys,
I know there are a number of bike riders here
on the forum and I thought this might be of
interest.I'm getting a Fuoco in a couple of months time
and wanted to be as safe as I can on the road.
Reason = Motorists in Ireland have little or
no respect for bike riders of any kind
I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the
Hot Air Vests and was convinced of their value
after watching the video. Probably staged but
still !!!!They are also suited to horse riders AND I imagine
cyclists could do worse thing than wear one !The link the Hot Air Vests is here,
http://www.bikebone.com/page/BBSC/CTGY/ATMike
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Hi Mike
Since you are talking about safety. Have you been on an advanced motor cycle course? I have and its amazing what you learn
cheers
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Hi Mike, interesting jackets. I hadn't heard about them. I am a licensed motorcycle road-racer (and thus have crashed a LOT!). I use a leather one-piece suit with armor in the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and shins. Additionally I wear a Dainese spine protector, a hip/thigh armor underpants, armored vented gloves, armored vented boots, and an Arai RX-77 helmet.
For the road I wear the same except it's a two-piece suit and I don't wear the hip/thigh under-armor.
I can give you a more comprehensive list of my gear including all of my different full suits or gear setups (I have six different full armored suit/setups which I use to mix and match depending on the weather and the riding.)
There is a new type of armor (T-Pro); it was developed in Europe and it is very nice. The armor is flexible and thin...much different than the hard "turtle-back" style of protection. Here's a link: http://www.motostrano.com/tpfoboar.html
And yes, get as much training as you can afford. The more you know, the better off you are. There are really two skills; machine control and traffic strategy. Mastering both is the key to stacking the odds in your favor.
Good luck and keep us apprised of your progress!
Cheers,
- CraigD -
@alan wood said:
Hi Mike
Since you are talking about safety. Have you been on an advanced motor cycle course? I have and its amazing what you learn
cheers
Alan.Not yet Alan but I intend to take lessons.
My driving license covers me for a bike
up to 250cc but I'm going for a 500cc so
lessons and test needed.Mike
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Craig,
What do you think about this, under your leather one-piece suit?
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@daniel bouchard said:
Craig,
What do you think about this, under your leather one-piece suit?
It would slow the bike down too much
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Hi Mike,
For thee years of my previous life in the 70's I was police motor cyclist riding the old style BMW 850, a beautiful machine. Escorting ambulances etc at stupid speeds sometimes.The training was superb and I know that a few former police motor cyclists are now advanced motor cycle instuctors earning some pocket money teaching. Hard work eh if you enjoy a good safe ride.
I would think that your local traffic department could put you onto an instructor who would probably me more than happy to show you a safer way to ride with more advanced forward vision and planning.
Payment. Well maybe some beers!I also rode a bike out of work so was aware that people treated you differently.
I always had my headlights on full beam, but dipped obviously and I felt that this was much safer.
Equipment, training all keys to a safer ride.
cheers
Alan
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LOL! My GP race bike weighs 156 lbs (70.76 kg)...I think that armor suit might actually weigh more than the bike itself!!
...although, once I'm sliding down the track (looking back to see who'll hit me, and forward to see what I'll hit) I'd like to be in something like that!
@daniel bouchard said:
Craig,
What do you think about this, under your leather one-piece suit?
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