Casper Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 http://wwww.examiner.com/x-20068-Spokane-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Motorcycle-visibilityInteresting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat0403 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 hmmm...you're right, interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Speaking of awareness. This is a good in your face ad.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr17Dv7wN9Q&NR=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Speaking of awareness. This is a good in your face adyup been on that bike ride once before it fruggin hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj1 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 hate to say it but Ive been run off the road twice and have seriously been thinking about that bright a** green gear like the road crews wear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 hate to say it but Ive been run off the road twice and have seriously been thinking about that bright a** green gear like the road crews wearI was thinking about getting one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Day Glow Ohio-Riders patch anyone??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Day Glow Ohio-Riders patch anyone???Wouldn't be a bad idea actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) hate to say it but Ive been run off the road twice and have seriously been thinking about that bright a** green gear like the road crews wearAny color is better than black. So many people wear black! I like flourescents and I wear a bright yellow windbreaker over my tech jacket when I'm gonna be on the highway for awhile. My wife followed me in the car to and from Cleveland once and I had the windbreaker on most of the way and she said it made a huge difference in seeing me.Another easy thing is a "white" helmet. White helmets stand out much better than any other color, except maybe the new flourescent ones (yes they have dayglo helmets now).I've also been considering a headlight and tailight modulator.PS. The windbreaker is from "Performance Bicycle", its yellow flouresent and has reflective striping in it too.Its designed to be worn when bicycle riding. I find it works great to cut the wind off me on cool days. Edited August 19, 2009 by SWing'R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I use a couple of those neon LED ropes around my bike. It looks like an UFO riding down the street. I also wear a LED t-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Techno Squid. I use a couple of those neon LED ropes around my bike. It looks like an UFO riding down the street. I also wear a LED t-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj1 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Day Glow Ohio-Riders patch anyone??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'll take one in day-glo orange. This shop uses neon thread and has a bunch of options.http://www.butlerpatches.com/special_options.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Day Glow Ohio-Riders patch anyone???I would be in for a large one for the back of my jacket, an maybe a couple smaller ones for the front, or a split big one for the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I like the Reflective ones too. Reflective These reflective patches use the same background as is used in ANSI certified safety apparel. This patch is great to improve the visibility of those wearing patches during night time or poor weather conditions. Please note that the embroidery must be less than 100% so that the reflective material will show. Add 50% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aracnid007 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I try to stay as visable as I can:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I look like a giant banana cruising down the road already...I'm sure I could do more to be even more visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGTL GRL Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yeah, my wonderful husband likes to wear a flat black helmet, usually a black short sleeve shirt and rides a black bike. Makes me real happy.. pffft!He may as well be a moon walking bear. (see video on link above) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 i have that jacket i think she is wearing. tourmaster epic in dayglo yellow.its my cold/rain jacket. i had a black waterproof, but i just can not see any sense in wearing black rain gear... unless im TRYING to get run over. not sure how much it helps though. i mean it helps you stand out at the least... but you gotta think. people still pull out in front of fire trucks. gigantic red trucks with loud ass sirens and a thousand flashing lights. if they arent gonna see a fire truck, they are not gonna see shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPratt Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 People laugh all the time at my BRIGHT PINK leather riding jacket but I feel like it makes me more visible. When I wear my track gear that is darker in color I always have more cars pulling out in front of me, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 hate to say it but Ive been run off the road twice and have seriously been thinking about that bright a** green gear like the road crews wearI wear one of the bright day glo green/yellow ones from FirstGear. It is mesh with a nice removable liner. There is no doubt it helps, I jump out blocks away. I have had many cagers mention it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I added one of those brake light flashers to my bike. It does seem to make a difference.Real simple hook up, just three wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I wear one of the bright day glo green/yellow ones from FirstGear. It is mesh with a nice removable liner. There is no doubt it helps, I jump out blocks away. I have had many cagers mention it to me.I was looking at those. Man I'd feel goofier than hell wearing that thing, but I bet I wouldn't get hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 People laugh all the time at my BRIGHT PINK leather riding jacket but I feel like it makes me more visible. When I wear my track gear that is darker in color I always have more cars pulling out in front of me, etc.Yep. I think if (when) I ever get a new tech jacket I may get the dayglo yellow. Mine matches my bike now (blue/white) but I guess yellow would look okay on blue. I dunno, gotta see what it looks like on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I was looking at those. Man I'd feel goofier than hell wearing that thing, but I bet I wouldn't get hit.You shouldn't feel goofy. Have confidence in your manhood!! No other bikers give me crap about it. They know I am right, and so do I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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