Hi-Viz clothing - Page 2 - SV650.org

01-08-10, 07:42 PM

Should I be worried that even x-small would be too big for me? lol

01-08-10, 07:55 PM

Its a tough call - best thing to do is to ride like you're expecting not to be seen, and being pleasantly suprised when it makes a difference.

From what I remember reading in one of the IAM magazines, it doesn't seem to matter how visible you make yourself - if people don't expect to see you there, they won't see you (demonstrated in the article by swapping a truck for a sofa in one of the pictures, which was still identified as a truck by the majority of the sample set from the source article).

01-08-10, 07:56 PM

I know what you are saying, it is kind of like everything to do with riding, expect the worse so when it happens you can deal with it

Bibio · 01-08-10, 10:56 PM

i would rather wear hi-viz than urban camo.

i think its cool to wear hi-viz now as opposed to the 70-80's where you would have been laughed at by everyone.

02-08-10, 02:01 AM

i dont were a hi-viz in the summer but do in the winter and at night times if i can (depends if i have it on me if im out )

serves the purpose but you look ghey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cymraeg_Atodeg

But, does this serve both purposes; Hi-Viz

Bri w · 02-08-10, 08:52 AM

I've got the winter camo jacket, http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/moto...6387?r=Froogle which I bought coz it stands out - not pretty but it is obvious. And I've got a Hi-viz for those murky winter half day half night days.

If it helps survive a bit longer I don't have a problem with it.

Geodude · 02-08-10, 09:01 AM

I keep a hi-vis vest under my seat for nights or foggy conditions etc.

Stu · 02-08-10, 04:53 PM

Several people have experienced negative consequences of wearing Hi Viz by being mistaken for a Learner that needs to be overtaken at all costs.

Bibio · 03-09-10, 04:41 PM

why do people wear 'cammo' gear while riding a bike?

dont you know its designed so at a quick glance people cant see you, hence why the forces use it.

MisterTommyH · 03-09-10, 08:44 PM

I keep a thin hi-viz running jacket under my seat.

It's dual purpose - showerproof if I get caught out, and very visible if I'm out in the dark or the fog.

01-08-10, 07:42 PM	#11
Cymraeg_Atodeg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi-Viz clothing Should I be worried that even x-small would be too big for me? lol

01-08-10, 07:55 PM	#12
orose Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi-Viz clothing Its a tough call - best thing to do is to ride like you're expecting not to be seen, and being pleasantly suprised when it makes a difference. From what I remember reading in one of the IAM magazines, it doesn't seem to matter how visible you make yourself - if people don't expect to see you there, they won't see you (demonstrated in the article by swapping a truck for a sofa in one of the pictures, which was still identified as a truck by the majority of the sample set from the source article).

01-08-10, 07:56 PM	#13
Cymraeg_Atodeg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hi-Viz clothing I know what you are saying, it is kind of like everything to do with riding, expect the worse so when it happens you can deal with it

01-08-10, 10:56 PM	#14
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Hi-Viz clothing i would rather wear hi-viz than urban camo. i think its cool to wear hi-viz now as opposed to the 70-80's where you would have been laughed at by everyone.

02-08-10, 08:52 AM	#16
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: Hi-Viz clothing I've got the winter camo jacket, http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/moto...6387?r=Froogle which I bought coz it stands out - not pretty but it is obvious. And I've got a Hi-viz for those murky winter half day half night days. If it helps survive a bit longer I don't have a problem with it. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

02-08-10, 09:01 AM	#17
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Hi-Viz clothing I keep a hi-vis vest under my seat for nights or foggy conditions etc. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

02-08-10, 04:53 PM	#18
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: Hi-Viz clothing Several people have experienced negative consequences of wearing Hi Viz by being mistaken for a Learner that needs to be overtaken at all costs.

03-09-10, 04:41 PM	#19
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Hi-Viz clothing why do people wear 'cammo' gear while riding a bike? dont you know its designed so at a quick glance people cant see you, hence why the forces use it.

03-09-10, 08:44 PM	#20
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: Hi-Viz clothing I keep a thin hi-viz running jacket under my seat. It's dual purpose - showerproof if I get caught out, and very visible if I'm out in the dark or the fog.

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