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My boots would be staying in the garage, no matter how much I love my bike, hard decision but Linda should come first.
Choice of Air Vest technology ..
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My boots would be staying in the garage, no matter how much I love my bike, hard decision but Linda should come first.
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Bob your correct, well I’ve just sorned the bike I’ll have a rethink (maybe) when I’ve got a clearer mind. Thanks guys for your carefull comments it really is hard to come to terms with assessing your capabilities as you get older especially with responsibilities to someone you love.
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really hope things work out for the better later..........a clear mind is a safe mind...
i booked an appointment with Helite and brought from them direct, I've had it over three years now and have sent it back to them for them to give it a service.
As he said when i brought it, He said wear it but just don't use it.
I do around 22,000 miles a year and wear the air vest every time. Wouldn't leave home without it.
As he said when i brought it, He said wear it but just don't use it.
I do around 22,000 miles a year and wear the air vest every time. Wouldn't leave home without it.
Where are the tethers cheap please?
Blood bike groups get discount. Think they also give discount to IAM etc. Thought they were only about £15 each.
Cheapest on the bay is about 22 quid iirc? which comes from France which simply is overpriced in my view
Cheapest on the bay is about 22 quid iirc? which comes from France which simply is overpriced in my view
have you tried phoning Helite direct - airvest.co.uk for a price. Ok, just looked on their website and the spare tether is around £27, so even with discount £22 looks quite good
If I can source the correct clip I'll make one or just swap it between bikes with some sort or carabiner to make it easier
It really amazes me. People spend £400+ on an airvest then quibble about £27 for an additional tether for a second bike.
Bit of rope would work
Personally I have bought extra tethers as I have more than one bike, but I would rather buy the real thing than make my own.
Never assume
And show me where the value is in a bit of 20mm webbing a couple of Delrin clips (99P from prc) and a couple of buckles 27 quid my arse Baby seat restraints are far cheaper if you want to talk safety
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Bit of rope would work
That's exactly what I did. Got a tether on each on my bikes. Easy no-fuss clip in and go..
The other thing that an original supplied tether has, and a bit of rope hasn't, is the elastic section that keeps the tether taught and out of the way as you move about, but once extended by the six inches or so becomes 'solid' 
The other thing that an original supplied tether has, and a bit of rope hasn't, is the elastic section that keeps the tether taught and out of the way as you move about, but once extended by the six inches or so becomes 'solid'
Quite correct Coming from a rope rescue background I still think I can find something Maybe a fall arrest type strap if not the original type made in China where they must be made?
To be continued .......
Sportsbike shop has the original turtle on sale at the moment for £362 a saving of £160 for anyone that’s interested.
Just purchased a Helite style inflatable vest for my wife, I got it for a fraction of the RRP as it had been used for demonstrations and the dealer is a mate of mine. It is really well made with loads of pockets. I just hope it is never required in real life.
supposed to be using the helite on the Dakar this year
Thinking of taking the plunge on the Bering C, any long term users have an opinion? I like its plain look over other brands
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