Be safe - be seen? - Page 3 - SV650.org

21-10-09, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Odd that. I never wear any hi-viz and wear all black kit on an all black bike. I never get anyone pulling out on me or appearing to have not seen me.

The only concession I make towards visibility is having my headlight on permanently, but I can't turn the bugger off.

Same here. I tried wearing high-vis but it just gave the London cabbies something to aim at. I suspect that they think that high-vis clothing means that you're a newbie or nervous and therefore are someone that they can bully.

Black kit on a black bike sends a "don't f*** with me" message to drivers.

Tallguy · 21-10-09, 08:56 AM

Ride naked. Guaranteed to get you noticed.

21-10-09, 09:15 AM

Or ride naked with a high vis jacket......no way they wont see you then!

21-10-09, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phi-dan

I've got a long sleeved HV vest which will be going on shortly now it's dark at both ends of the day.
Ironically, the only time someone has actually pulled into my path and hit me was when I was wearing a full HV vest, white helmet, headlights on.

It just makes you wonder why we bother. White helmets are becoming popular again I think. I would get one as my next helmet in two minds, having ridden around with a matt black for 2 years i ws thinking of getting a girlie one or something, but white might be a good idea, I'm just no good at cleaning it and you need to clean a white one.

21-10-09, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyrdness

Black kit on a black bike sends a "don't f*** with me" message to drivers.

I dont' know does it. It certainly does with us bikers, I quite like them

There's one cool guy on my commute the complete street fighter look great.

Yes sometimes I think car drivers think you're a newbie with a high-viz vest on. But they must realise as it's becoming more normal that we can't all be newbies lol.

21-10-09, 09:48 AM

get the dust caps that light up with motion.

phi-dan · 21-10-09, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPERSTARDJ01

get the dust caps that light up with motion.

or reflective rim tape?

runs and hides

21-10-09, 10:50 AM

lower gear, higher revs, louder can.

hi-viz and lights on.

STRAMASHER · 21-10-09, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

lower gear, higher revs, louder can.

hi-viz and lights on.

Don't forget your "war-face".

21-10-09, 11:10 AM

i find a good trick is to stick some metal to the back and drag it along the floor, people see the sparks from miles away

21-10-09, 08:56 AM	#22
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21-10-09, 09:15 AM	#23
metalhead19 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Be safe - be seen? Or ride naked with a high vis jacket......no way they wont see you then!

21-10-09, 09:48 AM	#26
SUPERSTARDJ01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Be safe - be seen? get the dust caps that light up with motion.

21-10-09, 10:50 AM	#28
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Be safe - be seen? lower gear, higher revs, louder can. hi-viz and lights on.

21-10-09, 11:10 AM	#30
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