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Papa_Complex 06-28-2012 06:50 AM

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I've taken to wearing hi-viz jackets, with black pants. It would seem that I am somewhat more visible, to some people, but that doesn't help with the people who don't bother to look, or just don't care about anyone else.

There is one decided advantage, though. I seem to be mistaken for a cop on occasion, as sometimes people seem to take my directions as orders. Perhaps it's because of the high use of hi-viz by European police agencies, or the recent pilot programme using such in Toronto?

pauldun170 06-28-2012 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex (Post 514986)
I've taken to wearing hi-viz jackets, with black pants. It would seem that I am somewhat more visible, to some people, but that doesn't help with the people who don't bother to look, or just don't care about anyone else.

There is one decided advantage, though. I seem to be mistaken for a cop on occasion, as sometimes people seem to take my directions as orders. Perhaps it's because of the high use of hi-viz by European police agencies, or the recent pilot programme using such in Toronto?

Day glo jacket = Crown Vic with tinted windows.
Wierd how that works :lol

Papa_Complex 06-28-2012 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170 (Post 514993)
Day glo jacket = Crown Vic with tinted windows.
Wierd how that works :lol

When I used to wear my old Aerostich 'Mountie Suit' (red jacket and black pants) I got asked if I was a 'professional rider', whatever that meant.

Toronto Police on their test fleet of BMWs. Note the similarity of the jacket. I also wear a Schuberth C3.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3_Vh_TAB9s

Here's a shot of some UK motorcycle cops.

Rangerscott 06-28-2012 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170 (Post 514993)
Day glo jacket = Crown Vic with tinted windows.
Wierd how that works :lol

The highway Pace Car. :lol

Sixxxxer 06-28-2012 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER X (Post 514928)
frack, the day-glo Dainese i wanted is not avail in fat boy size IN THE COUNTRY

so screw hi-viz

going back to my old skool black

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...tail_1_600.jpg

RS TAICHI high armored jacket

folks at www.motoliberty.com took care of me, free shipping, should be here tom or fri (since they are in tx) gave me discount so i wouldn't have to pay taxes.


Have you wore RS Taichi prior to this purchase?

I love some of there stuff...Just never really heard many reviews on it.

Porkchop 06-28-2012 11:42 PM

I dont do day-glo but both of my jackets are mainly white. I think white is pretty visable in the type of riding I normally (or used to :lol:) do. I tend to stay off major roads and highways and stick to back roads. Fuck black, that shit is hot this time of year....

http://images0.revzilla.com/product_...White_zoom.jpg

azoomm 06-28-2012 11:55 PM

Color of gear doesn't help them see you. They are looking for a box, not a color.

Ed, I was just at MotoLiberty today. Ordered a RevIt Tornado women's suit in the sand color ( white-ish). I'm just so done with black.

azoomm 06-28-2012 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer (Post 515040)
Have you wore RS Taichi prior to this purchase?

I love some of there stuff...Just never really heard many reviews on it.

I have a leather suit, so does my husband. I also wear their gloves. Personally, I think they have incredible workmanship. It's a true Japanese manufacturer about a 1/2 step away from Kushitani. RS Taichi doesn't have their own cows.

Most of my instructors wear their suits too.

The jacket he posted, SUPER light weight without feeling flimsy.

RACER X 06-29-2012 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer (Post 515040)
Have you wore RS Taichi prior to this purchase?

I love some of there stuff...Just never really heard many reviews on it.

No, all the reviews I read are good

Cutty72 07-03-2012 03:19 PM

I generally wear the orange vest, due to military regs, and when I'm not riding to or from post I'm too lazy to take it off my jacket. Plus, it has a handy pocket to hold my ipod. :lol:


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