Motorcycle Riders?

[KokomoDave]

I only got as far as charging my battery today since my tender took a huge poo.
Next Tuesday thru Thursday looks semi-promising with the lows in the 40s and highs 60 +.

If I had the cashish, I'd buy a Pan America

 

[chezuki]

We need a couple good rainstorms. Still a lot of sand and salt on the roads.

 

[04FXSTS]

^^^^^ Yep! Jim.

 

[Nazgul]

Rode to work today.

Sweet!!!

Don

 

[1DOWN4UP]

Mine is in the back of the barn.Have not had it out for 3 years.Gettin' the fever once again.

 

[JCSR]

I did an out and back trip to the Overlook via SR62, right at 90 miles. Roads were in good shape. A few developing potholes but no sand!

 

[airhog]

Anyone thought about, or actual own, an airbag?

I have a hit-air vest that's blacked out, cordura like non-plastic material, less dorky than what that guy is wearing. Having said that, it's been hanging in the closet since I got it a few years ago. It's impractical as you can't wear it under leather or touring jackets cause it's gotta be able to inflate. Also, you have to remember to attach a string to the seat. If I'm flying through the air courtesy of an inattentive cager I may briefly miss it. The technology comes from horseback riding but it's not well suited for most type of motorcycle riding.

 

[KokomoDave]

I'd never own one of those airbag deals.
Not my cup of tea.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

Question is... when are we going to ride??

 

[melensdad]

... It's impractical as you can't wear it under leather or touring jackets cause it's gotta be able to inflate...

The newer ones can be worn under or over a jacket. If worn under the jacket it may requiring sizing up the jacket or removing the jacket’s foam back armor to allow for inflation.

 

[JettaKnight]

The newer ones can be worn under or over a jacket. If worn under the jacket it may requiring sizing up the jacket or removing the jacket’s foam back armor to allow for inflation.

My jackets are way too snug for that to be effective.

 

[airhog]

The newer ones can be worn under or over a jacket. If worn under the jacket it may requiring sizing up the jacket or removing the jacket’s foam back armor to allow for inflation.

Like JettaKnight mine are too tight to accommodate inflation. They make jackets with the inflation device built in. Was an impulse buy after a flurry of biker fatalities to check what was out there. Dorkiness aside, just wasn't practical for daily riding. Sportbikes on the track, maybe adventure bikes, may be a better match.

 

[JettaKnight]

Like JettaKnight mine are too tight to accommodate inflation. They make jackets with the inflation device built in. Was an impulse buy after a flurry of biker fatalities to check what was out there. Dorkiness aside, just wasn't practical for daily riding. Sportbikes on the track, maybe adventure bikes, may be a better match.

Why wasn't it practical?

I'm hoping to get a trip in to the Iron Pony over in Ohio; hopefully they have some vest I can try on - and maybe take home.

 

[airhog]

Why wasn't it practical?

I'm hoping to get a trip in to the Iron Pony over in Ohio; hopefully they have some vest I can try on - and maybe take home.

Couldn't wear with my existing clothes. Here's a picture of the vest:
It's too bulky to be worn inside. Wearing outside, it adds quite a bit of bulk as well. Then you have to remember to attach/detach the activation string to the bike. I'm probably going to forget to detach, and extricating they say is a huge headache. Supposed to take quite a bit of force to activate but who knows.

For task oriented riding, like on track days, I think it's ok. For daily riding, it's too much overhead for me. Your mileage may vary. Since you're seriously considering it, my two cents is also to check out built-in jackets. Ride safe.

 

[JCSR]

Be careful when riding two up.

 

[melensdad]

Be careful when riding two up.

That dude should rethink his drinking & bar crawling habits and just ride away while she is still down!

 

[bwframe]

Motorcycle Dealers to Pay Restitution to Consumers

The Indiana Attorney General's office says it has reached agreements with six Indiana motorcycle dealerships that will pay a total of $174,000 in restitution to consumers. The dealerships, located thr

www.insideindianabusiness.com

 

[Double T]

Wife wanted me to get the bike out when it was almost 70 degrees. Told her it'd just make me sad when the freezing temps again (and the salt/sand from above is always on my mind). Hopefully we get some good weather and some nice showers so I can get the beast out

 

[JettaKnight]

Wife wanted me to get the bike out when it was almost 70 degrees. Told her it'd just make me sad when the freezing temps again (and the salt/sand from above is always on my mind). Hopefully we get some good weather and some nice showers so I can get the beast out

I passed the street sweeper today... of course, I was on two wheels.

 

[TheJeff]

I ride, every chance I get.