Overlooked critical motercycle gear

**Rogue Hawk** · 01-09-2018, 05:22 PM

It's the chest protector. Chest trauma is the #2 cause of injury and death just after the head. I find it interesting that there have been many studies focusing on head trauma but not chest. When you see that someone died who was wearing a helmet its likely they died from a chest hit.

Yet most MC jackets do not have chest protectors. But there are some options. This video that was just published discusses a few. I wear the Helite air bag vest. But admittedly, it's an expensive option.

**UtahPete** · 01-09-2018, 05:40 PM

I thought you meant a seat belt and air bag...

**Chupaca** · 01-09-2018, 05:49 PM

they are present in the motocross and the racing but not so much in the street and touring..Sadly . I remember when we got our first mess body armor in the shop and we sold out in a heartbeat.....to the Hollywood/Magic Mountain stuntmen. Sold few elsewhere....

**wyliec** · 01-09-2018, 05:50 PM

Wouldn't you say the chest protector is mainly for track riders, and motocrossers where a damaging blow to the chest is more prevalent? I say wear whatever you feel comfortable with.

Chupaca, you beat me to it.

**asp125** · 01-09-2018, 07:08 PM

I know quite a few road racer friends who wear chest protectors now. I have body armor for dirt bikes. I'm not so inclined to wear one on the Spyder, but might on a sportbike.

**Navvet** · 01-10-2018, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by Rogue Hawk

It's the chest protector. Chest trauma is the #2 cause of injury and death just after the head. I find it interesting that there have been many studies focusing on head trauma but not chest. When you see that someone died who was wearing a helmet its likely they died from a chest hit.

Yet most MC jackets do not have chest protectors. But there are some options. This video that was just published discusses a few. I wear the Helite air bag vest. But admittedly, it's an expensive option.

Well .... If you're that worried ... you could always ride a Goldwing Airbag ....

**BLUEKNIGHT911** · 01-10-2018, 01:15 AM

People, People, People - I'm probably more attuned than most to negative types of posting .............sooooooooooo give Him a break ..... He is offering a very well intentioned suggestion ...... the Key word here is ...... " OFFERING " info .... if He had worded this " If you don't wear this armor I'll come over and torch your Spyder "

..... Well that would be different, but He didn't ..... ride safe, ride happy ...... and let's all treat each other like we would expect to be treated ............ Mike

**SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN** · 01-10-2018, 08:01 AM

the thing he didn't mention is something is better then nothing and what i mean is those who don't wear helmet
or gloves or jacket or pants or shoes.
full face or salad bowl, full glove or open finger, reinforced jacket or windbreaker.....

**Little Blue** · 01-10-2018, 10:12 AM

Very interesting Tips.

**UtahPete** · 01-10-2018, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by UtahPete

I thought you meant a seat belt and air bag...

I was actually serious about the seat belt. I've been considering one.

**wyliec** · 01-10-2018, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by UtahPete

I was actually serious about the seat belt. I've been considering one.

I think my gf needs one. I sometimes find she is dozing off when I call her thru the headset.

**UtahPete** · 01-10-2018, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by wyliec

I think my gf needs one. I sometimes find she is dozing off when I call her thru the headset.

I was thinking of emergency braking; other than arm strength, there's not much to keep the driver from hitting the windshield and losing control.

**Bob Denman** · 01-10-2018, 11:28 AM

Seatbelts:

**UtahPete** · 01-10-2018, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Seatbelts:

There you are! I was afraid you were frozen into a snowbank!

**Bob Denman** · 01-10-2018, 11:41 AM

Serious family matter that needed (and still needs) a lot of my attention...

**d.o.spyder-rts** · 01-11-2018, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Serious family matter that needed (and still needs) a lot of my attention...

Hope everything is ok. Dale

**Bob Denman** · 01-11-2018, 08:01 AM

Thanks... it is.

I guess that I'll let the cat out of the bag; it's not as if I've shied away from telling stuff like this before.

My Dad passed away early on Sunday morning. He was 88, and had lived one helluva good life. His passing was on his own terms. We're all kind of keeping an eye on Mom right now...

https://www.harris-fh.com/notices/Bruce-DenmanJr

**Peter Aawen** · 01-11-2018, 09:36 AM

Very sad to hear of you & your family's loss, Bob!

It's always very hard when a beloved one passes, no matter the terms or reasons. Our thoughts are with you, & we are sending Prayers & Condolences your way.

If it's not too presumptuous, please give your Mom an extra hug from your 'extended Spyder family by association' Down Under.

**wyliec** · 01-11-2018, 10:35 AM

Sorry for your loss.

**Ranman42** · 01-11-2018, 10:16 PM

Condolences to you and your family.

**d.o.spyder-rts** · 01-12-2018, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Thanks... it is.

I guess that I'll let the cat out of the bag; it's not as if I've shied away from telling stuff like this before.

My Dad passed away early on Sunday morning. He was 88, and had lived one helluva good life. His passing was on his own terms. We're all kind of keeping an eye on Mom right now...

https://www.harris-fh.com/notices/Bruce-DenmanJr

for you and your family. Lost both my brother and father in 2015. Dale

**DJFaninTN** · 01-12-2018, 12:39 AM

Bob, Sorry about the loss of your father. Been there and done that with both parents.

Prayers for you and your family

**Bob Denman** · 01-12-2018, 07:50 AM

Sorry for the hijack on this thread...

This is not all that sad of an event. Dad's quality of life was shot to Hell, and he drew a line in the sand, and told the nurses to remove all of the medications, and just give him painkillers.
He picked his spot... We should all be so lucky!

We'll miss him; we don't want him back here, if he's going to just "exist".

Read his Obituary... I posted the link in a previous thread. He left nothing on the table.

, and we should all strive for that.

**Rogue Hawk** · 01-12-2018, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911

People, People, People - I'm probably more attuned than most to negative types of posting .............sooooooooooo give Him a break ..... He is offering a very well intentioned suggestion ...... the Key word here is ...... " OFFERING " info .... if He had worded this " If you don't wear this armor I'll come over and torch your Spyder "

..... Well that would be different, but He didn't ..... ride safe, ride happy ...... and let's all treat each other like we would expect to be treated ............ Mike

Very true, we are all adults here. I am just providing the facts, people can decide what they want to do with it. Also, I don't 'worry' about it. 'Preparation' is the word of the day.

It is also true that racers and dirt bikes are more likely to wear a chest piece. But really, riding on the street is more dangerous. When racing or trail riding there are no big vehicles crossing your path.

**Rogue Hawk** · 01-12-2018, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Thanks... it is.

I guess that I'll let the cat out of the bag; it's not as if I've shied away from telling stuff like this before.

My Dad passed away early on Sunday morning. He was 88, and had lived one helluva good life. His passing was on his own terms. We're all kind of keeping an eye on Mom right now...

https://www.harris-fh.com/notices/Bruce-DenmanJr

I am sorry for your loss

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