Airbag Jackets

[MacWildcat]

I was joking with my boss about staying safe on my trip next week. I told her I would be wearing every kind of protection except an airbag. I knew the airbag jacket already existed but I didn't know how available they already were. I did some research and found an article stating in a couple years, they could be a standard feature in motorcycle jackets.

One advantage over a automobile airbag is that the system is reusable. The bags are charged by a small CO2 cartridge like those used in air pistols. If the bags go off they can be deflated and stuffed back in place. Most jackets have frontal, back and neck bags.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX_YIr5CkDM

The jackets I found run around $500 - $600..... that's less than my insurance deductible!

http://www.bikebone.com/page/BBSC/CTGY/AT#models

http://www.safermoto.com/?gclid=CJ_A-YG ... 2god3xqBqQ


...... and they will be a standard item sold with KLRs. Sorry Quinton, I couldn't help myself!

[Hank Moody]

The amount of money I would have to spend on those CO2 cartridges would double the cost of the jacket!

This came to mind when I thought about the jacket for some reason...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd8qQrVLfik

[Savage]

That jacket is a complete waste of money. As a KLR rider this is the only kind of airbags I'd use.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0AbGR7b_Rs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0AbGR7b_Rs

[ajayhawkfan]

You mean the only kind you can get.

[Savage]

That too

[MacWildcat]

... or the only kind Savage already has. And I thought I was seeing you riding around with two hot babes! Couldn't figure how the one in front was riding upside down.

[Hank Moody]

Guys, he said air bags, not fun bags.....

[Rick]

You crazy Kansans. I'm a bit concerned about Savage. There are thousands of motorcycle related videos on youtube and he's watching blowup doll surfing?

Anybody going to Perry or Milford or someplace else fun Sunday? I'm looking for a destination.

[david h]

Mac giving Savage shit just ain't right. Speaking of Blowups, Mac is a dog lover and he might be interested in these

David H

[Savage]

I saw one of these out on the road this weekend. Anyone ever seen such a thing cruising down the highway?

[MacWildcat]

I don't neglect my dog "she" (yes a female dog) uses the real thing.