Motorcycle
accidents are not the only way that riders get injured. Many riders
are familiar with exhaust pipe burns to various areas of the lower leg,
such as the calve or the ankle. Just like a motorcycle accident, an
exhaust pipe burn can be a serious injury and difficult to heal.
Exhaust
pipe burn occurs when the motorcyclist unintentionally makes physical
contact with the exhaust pipe. Since the exhaust pipe is one of the
hottest parts of a motorcycle, severe burns can occur when contact is
made. According to a worldwide study on motorcycle exhaust burns, the
most
frequent location of burn wounds was below the knee and particularly
the right leg and among the victims 65.3% experienced second degree
burns.The only suggestion made by various outlets to combat
exhaust pipe burn is to wear pants. However, many of us wear shorts
when riding in hotter climates and don?t want to give up the comfort of
the cool air during our trips? especially when traveling on a machine
that gives off such extreme heat.
The BURNJACKET offers a
solution that allows the rider and/or passenger to continue to enjoy
riding in shorts while in climates that are just too hot to wear pants.
The BURNJACKET is a simple, yet fashionable, accessory that was
designed to provide you protection from exhaust pipe burn, all while
allowing maximum air flow and comfort when riding or standing.
Protect your leg from exhaust pipe burn...
Don't be the victim of your pipes!
Our Story
It
started with a burn... It was a perfect Florida evening and I was
getting ready to head to the gym. I had just bought a new Harley and
figured I'd take the short trip to the gym on the bike in my workout
shirt and shorts. During my ride I hit a couple of small bumps in the
road that were enough to make my forward control hanging legs wiggle an
inch toward the blazing hot exhaust on the right side of my bike. My
calve laid against the exhaust for just a split second before I felt an
instant shot of pain on the inside of my leg. I quickly pulled my leg
away from the exhaust and continued on down the road without much more
thought on what just happened.
When I got to the gym and parked,
I took a look at the inside of my leg where I felt the burn occur just a
few minutes earlier. A red mark on my skin was visible the size of a
fist, but I ignored it and continued on to my workout.
While in
the gym I could feel a tingle in the same area of my inner calf that
touched the exhaust. As time passed while I worked out my skin became
more irritated, until finally a small blister developed. I had touched
the exhaust only 30 minutes earlier for a quick second and already I had
a blister develop.
After my workout I left the gym and rode to
get a bite to eat, all while being overly cautious not to accidentally
lay my right calf on the exhaust again.
When I got to my
destination I started to think about how I could prevent this from
happening and wondered if it was a common problem. While I ate I
grabbed a napkin and started to draw a picture of what I thought would
help me with this problem. The picture I drew is the picture above. So
I looked online for a product that maybe existed but couldn't find
anything like what I wanted. Nothing was remotely close in look and
nothing was aesthetically pleasing to wear with shorts. My goal
suddenly became to make something that was easy on the eyes, comfortable
enough that you wouldn't have to remove it once you got to your
destination, provided protection, and was cheap. A type of protective
talking piece that is noticeable between riders that aren't standing
directly next to their bikes... and so... BurnJacket was born!
Measurements
BURNJACKET expands and contracts to fit calves 12.5 inches to 16.5 inches in circumference.
1) Perform the measurement in the same way for both males and females.
2)
It is always preferable for circumference measurements to be made on
bare skin. However, if this is not possible, it can be measured over a
thin layer of clothing such as tights or leggings. Do not measure over
jeans.
3) Place
measuring tape around the widest/thickest part of the calf, and ensure
that the tape is horizontal around the calf. The tape should rest on
the skin but not indent it. Take measurements at the point where the
tape measure connects.
4)
If a tape measure is not flexible enough to wrap around your calf, then
use a string (or get creative and use anything flexible enough to wrap
around your calf such as a necklace, headphones wire, rope, scotch tape,
etc.) and repeat the same process as #3. Then measure the string with a
tape measure to determine if you fit within BURNJACKET sizing.
5) If your calve measures between 12.5 - 16.5 inches in circumference then BURNJACKET will fit you.