06-28-2012, 06:50 AM | #21 |
Nomadic Tribesman
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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?
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06-28-2012, 09:22 AM | #22 | |
Serious Business
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06-28-2012, 11:49 AM | #23 | |
Nomadic Tribesman
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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.
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06-28-2012, 08:18 PM | #24 |
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06-28-2012, 10:32 PM | #25 | |
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06-28-2012, 11:42 PM | #26 |
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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 ) 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....
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06-28-2012, 11:55 PM | #27 |
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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. |
06-28-2012, 11:59 PM | #28 | |
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Most of my instructors wear their suits too. The jacket he posted, SUPER light weight without feeling flimsy.
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06-29-2012, 12:00 AM | #29 |
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No, all the reviews I read are good
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07-03-2012, 03:19 PM | #30 |
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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.
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