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KSDragonRider
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The beatings will continue until morale improves
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« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2011, 09:28:15 AM » |
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My wife has these on both of her helmets. She likes them personally, I dislike them. I like to be able to tighten or loosen mine on the run.
But to answer your question, they do seem to be a pretty decent product, and the ones we bought where marked as guarantied to be stronger than the d-rings.
We paid right at $9 a piece at our local honda/harley shop. I have seen them at all of the local shops here as well.
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Dalen & Shay -> Salina, KS
VRCC Member #33950
1999 Red & Black Valkyrie Interstate
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2011, 09:36:07 AM » |
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I have them and they are great. A little tricky to connect (not disconnect) blind but no big deal. I ended up cutting a good deal of the strap off so it didn't keep smacking my face (and used a lighter to melt the cut edge). Over time (weeks) they always come loose a little, so you snug them up an 1/8-1/4" once in a while. |
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BradValk48237
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« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2011, 09:47:16 AM » |
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I have used these on all my helmets for years... actually have an extra somewhere in the bike... you do have to get used to it, but not a big deal. I sewed the loose end back on the strap itself and that keeps it from slipping- set and forget......
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2011, 09:52:01 AM » |
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Good idea on stitching the strap (with the quick release buckles).
However, I wear half helmets, and I need about a third inch more strap when the neck curtain is zipped on, than when it is off.
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BIG--T
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1998 Standard, 2000 Interstate
The Twilight Zone
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« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2011, 09:52:26 AM » |
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Thanks guys for all the help. I've heard about people complain they were too small and hard to connect. I need something like a small car's seatbelt buckle, but would have to be smaller than that!  |
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Farther
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« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2011, 10:03:40 AM » |
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I have both types and preferr the PowerMadd PM81060 Speed Clip. The added length of the male portion makes operation way easier and there is an included ladder lock piece that secures the loose end but still allows adjustments. But, in my experience, neither can be adjusted on-the-fly like the traditional D-rings.
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doubletee
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« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2011, 11:22:47 AM » |
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We have them on our shorties. With the wife's RA, she can't usually get the two halves lined up correctly nor does she normally have the strength in her hands to squeeze hard enough on the tabs to release it. I don't usually have a problem with mine. Ours do seem to loosen up quickly (hours, not days or weeks) and have to be tightened by an 1/8" or 1/4" regularly. |
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Farther
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« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2011, 11:43:02 AM » |
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Ours do seem to loosen up quickly (hours, not days or weeks) and have to be tightened by an 1/8" or 1/4" regularly. Get some of those Fastex ladder lock buckles to retain the loose end and it will help and possibly eliminate the loosening problems. Or go with the PowerMadd PM81060 Speed Clip and eliminate both the lining up of the male/female buckle half and the loosening. |
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Thanks,
~Farther
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BradValk48237
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« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2011, 01:56:16 PM » |
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Hey Big T....
I have one still in the package..... keep extra for friends, etc....
IF you want , Ill mail it to you.... if you like it, keep it and drop me a check..if not...send it back..
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BIG--T
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1998 Standard, 2000 Interstate
The Twilight Zone
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« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2011, 03:04:43 PM » |
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Hey Big T....
I have one still in the package..... keep extra for friends, etc....
IF you want , Ill mail it to you.... if you like it, keep it and drop me a check..if not...send it back..
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Thanks BradValk, I really appreciate the offer but after reading what Farther said and other reveiws I think I'm getting the Powermadd clip.  |
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