Best AIR BAG Safety option, I've ever seen hands down...

[Motza]

RELAX CRUSHER... let them :chat:

I suggested that Impact Jackets should take out an ad on this web site

 

[bone crusher]

Motza,

I'm with ya...didn't mean to come across too strong there...sorry...

Let's get Lamonster going with Charles and let's save some lives!!

 

[Motza]

Crusher still love ya... :agree:
The 2nd generation jackets sound so good, I just might want to jump off the roof of my house to see how well it works....
Charles might even put the "Spyder" logo on the jackets

Motza6

 

[bone crusher]

That would be great...in my case, a yellow jacket with black and red 'spyder' lettering...

I spoke with Lamonster a little while ago...he'll get on it tomorrow...

I wonder if they use a helium cartridge instead if we could just float away from a crash? hmmmm...okay, maybe not! :2excited:

 

[Zerocool]

A guy I know at a customer site owns one. He rides a high-end crotch rocket and commutes from NY to CT. Well made, but much heavier than an armored jacket; extra material, canisters, etc. really added some substance.

Seems to make sense for two wheels, as there are many ways to get thrown. For the Spyder, tipping isn't a concern. So, what's the crash scenarios that you'd want to protect for? :dontknow: What would happen if this engages when you have a chance of recovering on three wheels? :dontknow:

My point is, before spending $$$ on a safety device made for two wheels someone should evaluate if it's practical (safe and useful) for a vehicle like the :spyder:

I realize it provides a level of safety... so would side panels, and calling the :spyder: a car... but is it practical for the :spyder:? :dontknow:

 

[ataDude]

Here's my opinion from lots of years riding...

I agree we will never do a low-side on the Spyder. But, a high-side?... it will be extremely nasty including having the bike following you while doing flips. It will probably not be pretty.

I'm neither for - or against- the extra potential benefits... at this time. I certainly will keep an open mind, however, for new cutting-edge protection.

From the guy who has pushed it to the edge.

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A guy I know at a customer site owns one. He rides a high-end crotch rocket and commutes from NY to CT. Well made, but much heavier than an armored jacket; extra material, canisters, etc. really added some substance.

Seems to make sense for two wheels, as there are many ways to get thrown. For the Spyder, tipping isn't a concern. So, what's the crash scenarios that you'd want to protect for? :dontknow: What would happen if this engages when you have a chance of recovering on three wheels? :dontknow:

My point is, before spending $$$ on a safety device made for two wheels someone should evaluate if it's practical (safe and useful) for a vehicle like the :spyder:

I realize it provides a level of safety... so would side panels, and calling the :spyder: a car... but is it practical for the :spyder:? :dontknow:

 

[Roaddog2]

Staying out of this one and yes in 87 I had a head on with a 73 grandprix it hurts alot after I got goin again I had a full size deer try to hitch a ride also but I do wear my full coverage to bed I always think a jet or a comet is gone to hit my house while I'm sleeping.:thumbup:

 

[hondaman]

when I crashed it was 100 outside,I had on full leathers with body armor,boots,gloves.Everyone said I was stupid!Its too hot.Well the barbed wire fence I went through lost the fight and my leathers won.I could have been cut to death.My leathers were........

 

[Smylinacha]

Staying out of this one and yes in 87 I had a head on with a 73 grandprix it hurts alot after I got goin again I had a full size deer try to hitch a ride also but I do wear my full coverage to bed I always think a jet or a comet is gone to hit my house while I'm sleeping.:thumbup:

ATGATT - don't want Wobbles gettin loose and peckin at ya - never mind the comets and jets! I know - I watched The Birds!

 

[Motza]

when I crashed it was 100 outside,I had on full leathers with body armor,boots,gloves.Everyone said I was stupid!Its too hot.Well the barbed wire fence I went through lost the fight and my leathers won.I could have been cut to death.My leathers were........

Impact Jackets will also be coming out with a leather jacket and vest 2009

 

[Motza]

That would be great...in my case, a yellow jacket with black and red 'spyder' lettering...

I spoke with Lamonster a little while ago...he'll get on it tomorrow...

I wonder if they use a helium cartridge instead if we could just float away from a crash? hmmmm...okay, maybe not! :2excited:

Crusher, any word on how The Boss made out with Impact Jackets?

 

[BeRight]

See below: A fellow member here and Spyder website owner in Australia



"For the past couple of years Marion & I have been wearing "Hitair Shock Buffering System" jackets - basically a jacket with its own integral air bag system, as used by the Japanese motorcycle police. See a great video at

Leather is great when sliding along the bitumen but it does not do a lot when you encounter trees, road signs, armco or motor vehicles. You may want to have a look at www.hitairaustralia.com .?

 

[bone crusher]

No,

I spoke with him on Thursday and he was coming back from being out of town. He said he would call on Friday but I don't have an update as of yet...

Hopefully he'll contact the owner and set something up. The owner told me that he'd give a 10% discount to Spyderlovers.com board members being I told him that many of us would be interested in the product.

It'd be nice if we could put together a large order and perhaps, he could write 'spyder' on the jackets instead of 'pharoah'...

If Lamonster was busy/unable to contact him on Friday, then I'm sure he'll do it early in the week. If a 'sponsoring' deal cannot be arranged with impactjackets, I'm not sure where that leaves us...I'm sure many of us want the protective gear and perhaps if when we all order and tell him that we're from the board, that'll be good enough for him to extend a discount.

Let's see what Lamonster works out first...it'd be better if Lamonster gives the product his blessing as he does with other quality merchants here...

 

[Motza]

No,

I spoke with him on Thursday and he was coming back from being out of town. He said he would call on Friday but I don't have an update as of yet...

Hopefully he'll contact the owner and set something up. The owner told me that he'd give a 10% discount to Spyderlovers.com board members being I told him that many of us would be interested in the product.

It'd be nice if we could put together a large order and perhaps, he could write 'spyder' on the jackets instead of 'pharoah'...

If Lamonster was busy/unable to contact him on Friday, then I'm sure he'll do it early in the week. If a 'sponsoring' deal cannot be arranged with impactjackets, I'm not sure where that leaves us...I'm sure many of us want the protective gear and perhaps if when we all order and tell him that we're from the board, that'll be good enough for him to extend a discount.

Let's see what Lamonster works out first...it'd be better if Lamonster gives the product his blessing as he does with other quality merchants here...

Sound like a plan, keep me in the loop.

Maybe instead of it saying Spyder, how about just having the "Y" logo. ( very understated )
Nice set up would be three different jackets; Red/Black, Yellow/Black/ Silver/Black
Regards, Motza6

 

[Motza]

Sound like a plan, keep me in the loop.

Maybe instead of it saying Spyder, how about just having the "Y" logo. ( very understated )
Nice set up would be three different jackets; Red/Black, Yellow/Black/ Silver/Black
Regards, Motza6

Lamonster. any word back from Charlie about the Airbag Jackets?

 

[bone crusher]

impactjackets...

Lamonster...

Second that...have you spoken with Charles at Impactjackets.com...

I know we spoke during your trip home last week but haven't heard anything from you...if you need the number, Motza or I can get it to ya...

 

[Motza]

Lamonster...

Second that...have you spoken with Charles at Impactjackets.com...

I know we spoke during your trip home last week but haven't heard anything from you...if you need the number, Motza or I can get it to ya...

Hellooo... Mr Wilson!!!

 

[bone crusher]

Lamonster,

Are you out there??

 

[Lamonster]

I haven't heard anything from them. I say if you want one get it. :doorag:

 

[Motza]

I haven't heard anything from them. I say if you want one get it. :doorag:

They given Spyders a discounts