safety, visibility and fashion - Page 2

DNAspark99 · 02-22-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CB750K666

great quote! What's that from? some sort of Bushido handbook?

the hagakure

CHIA · 02-22-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shovelhead

This is from the Pride Parade, and by your vantage point, looks like you were a participant.

You're absolutely right, we had fun that day, didn't we?

Like the races you attend, you always seem to get the inside track & be part of the show.

BLADERUNNER 954 · 02-22-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CHIA

You're absolutely right, we had fun that day, didn't we?

Like the races you attend, you always seem to get the inside track & be part of the show.

this must have been before he bought the zx14,

CHIA · 02-22-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BLADERUNNER 954

this must have been before he bought the zx14,

Yes, right before, I beleive that was his actual traffic part of his riding course.

As you can see, shovelhead's always been a proud supporter of community, be it diversity, or justice.

Tattoodles · 02-22-2010, 05:18 PM

How 'bout camouflage motorcycle gear or better yet camouflage custom painted motorcycles?

Sorta the opposite of high-vis clothing.

jermyzy · 02-22-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Altimeter

I bought a blue helmet and jacket, and then a red bike. Whoops.

Ha! Don't worry, my wife is inheriting my blue Ninja and she has a pink helmet and pink jacket.

"I don't want your bike! It's BLUE. Blue is a BOY's colour!"

MartinRF900R · 02-24-2010, 07:42 AM

I thought for a moment that you guys were throwing jabs at each other !!

Borgnine · 02-24-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MartinRF900R

I thought for a moment that you guys were throwing jabs at each other !!

Nah--that must be another website you're thinking of...

LegalAlien · 02-24-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Shovelhead

There is an article somewhere that I can't find that says
Motorcyclists are invisible because we are vertical

Post up if you have that article

I thought I posted it up here on BCSB, did a search but couldn't find it, it was here:

http://www.helmets.org/invisibl.htm

vfrer · 03-02-2010, 07:17 AM

For a couple of years I rode from Richmond to down town Vancouver 5 days a week,owned 5 bikes during that time, the yellow VFR and the repainted Yellow CBR got the most cager att.I spent a lot more time pushed up on side walk riding dark colored bikes and gear,I bought a bright green saftey vest to ware in town,the problem seems to be worse since moving to Kamloops .(it is not important how fast you can corner,it is how fast you can stop when you meet the cow) old country bike saying

denham · 03-02-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LegalAlien

I thought I posted it up here on BCSB, did a search but couldn't find it, it was here:

http://www.helmets.org/invisibl.htm

Thanks for the link, that's interesting reading

thrilla · 04-21-2010, 06:12 PM

Does anyone know where to find those super high visibility jackets that look like they are police issued? How are they in summer? Are they water proof? Enough protection?

After riding in full leathers last summer..... Not gonna do that again.

Who makes them? Maybe I can find more info online.

CHIA · 04-21-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by thrilla

Does anyone know where to find those super high visibility jackets that look like they are police issued? How are they in summer? Are they water proof? Enough protection?

After riding in full leathers last summer..... Not gonna do that again.

Who makes them? Maybe I can find more info online.

I met a guy on my riding course, a couple weeka ago, who bought one....super expensive, about $800 if I'm not mistaken. This guy:

It was a nice jacket, and well made, but not close to twice as nice as an Olympia or Teknic equivalent....can't remember, but don't think they have armor in them either.

Keep in mind, like typical Gov type contracts, the stuff is WAYYY overpriced, and the company can't go and sell it to the general public for less than the VPD.....not great value IMO.

Pee Wee · 04-21-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by noodling12

I too am guilty of this.. my scorpion outfit is all black with black and white helmet... my bike is yellow.

However, i ride assuming no one sees me.. i ride assuming i am invisible so I don't rely on my lights or reflective material and assume drivers see me... cuz they don't and I don't expect them to.

Smart man right here......read this guys post again you Yellow clad homo's !!

thrilla · 04-21-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CHIA

Keep in mind, like typical Gov type contracts, the stuff is WAYYY overpriced, and the company can't go and sell it to the general public for less than the VPD.....not great value IMO.

there must be more than one manufacture for that stuff, a lot of BMW riders wear them. Saw a similiar one with CE armour for £120.

I guess the ICON Mil Spec over a regular textile will do the trick