Reflective Safety Vest

mrfuni · 01-20-2008, 01:59 PM

The other day I saw a guy riding down the road on his bike with one of those reflective bright orange safety vest like you see the highway workers wear. hmmmm I though that would be good for night riding. Anything to make us visible to cagers..
Joe

ianicky · 01-20-2008, 02:04 PM

I agree with you mrfuni i'm new back to biking and i dont fancy riding in the dark yet. Its a shame they dont put some form of refleter into bike jackets.

flightdoc · 01-20-2008, 02:08 PM

My riding jacket from Olympia motor sports has reflective piping all around it. Any good riding jacket has that feature.

dantama · 01-20-2008, 02:12 PM

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I agree with you mrfuni i'm new back to biking and i dont fancy riding in the dark yet. Its a shame they dont put some form of refleter into bike jackets.

Yes, who decided that basic black would be the uniform of motorcycle riders? At least cruiser riders.

I've got a Harley patch on the back of my jacket, not to be a wannabe, but it was the only reflective one I could find at the time.

It's about 10 inches long and when I'm on the bike its just above the backrest. It is way reflective, can be seen for over a block.

Yellow Jacket · 01-20-2008, 05:28 PM

Check out the Aerostich outfits. The Roadcrafter jackets and one piece suits have a reflective strip about 3" wide across the back, a smaller one on the left chest and also on the bottom of the pant legs. Their Darien jacket has the reflective strips as well, on the back, front and sides.

http://www.aerostich.com

01-20-2008, 05:32 PM

When I was in the Marines it was a rule that all marines that rode motorcycles had to wear a bright orange safety vest.

Todd · 01-20-2008, 05:36 PM

I noticed that most riders I saw when I was over in the UK, which was not many, wore orange vests. I wondered if that was law over there ???

dantama · 01-20-2008, 05:53 PM

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When I was in the Marines it was a rule that all marines that rode motorcycles had to wear a bright orange safety vest.

I made a stop at the Air Force Academy and had to wear one of those to get in, had to leave my license to insure I'd bring it back.

mrfuni · 01-20-2008, 07:15 PM

Leads me to wonder why Kawasaki doesn't incorporate reflective paint or strips on their bikes. Drop that in the suggestion box..... Joe

Todd · 01-20-2008, 07:25 PM

I think that would probably hurt sales vs. increasing them.

flightdoc · 01-20-2008, 08:34 PM

If you leave it up to the manufacturer to do those things then the price of the bike climbs. Those reflective items aren't but a few bucks. I think 3m and similar companies make reflective materials that can be added to the bike and clothing too.

**Top Cat** · 01-21-2008, 12:36 AM

Yeah, can you imagine what Kawasaki would want for a reflectorized stripe? Those plastic strips on your saddlebag are $40 each I believe.

ianicky · 01-21-2008, 03:10 AM

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I noticed that most riders I saw when I was over in the UK, which was not many, wore orange vests. I wondered if that was law over there ???

Its not law over here to have a Hi Vis on bikes except if your a learner rider.

Todd · 01-21-2008, 08:51 AM

Thanks ianicky...I was wondering

01-21-2008, 09:49 AM

My Tourmaster jacket has reflective piping on it as well. I think the emblem on the back which is just below the collar area is also reflective.

01-20-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Reflective Safety Vest The other day I saw a guy riding down the road on his bike with one of those reflective bright orange safety vest like you see the highway workers wear. hmmmm I though that would be good for night riding. Anything to make us visible to cagers.. Joe Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-20-2008, 02:04 PM	#2
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	Reflective Safety Vest I agree with you mrfuni i'm new back to biking and i dont fancy riding in the dark yet. Its a shame they dont put some form of refleter into bike jackets.
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01-20-2008, 02:08 PM	#3
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Reflective Safety Vest My riding jacket from Olympia motor sports has reflective piping all around it. Any good riding jacket has that feature.
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01-20-2008, 05:28 PM	#5
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Reflective Safety Vest Check out the Aerostich outfits. The Roadcrafter jackets and one piece suits have a reflective strip about 3" wide across the back, a smaller one on the left chest and also on the bottom of the pant legs. Their Darien jacket has the reflective strips as well, on the back, front and sides. http://www.aerostich.com __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-20-2008, 05:32 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Reflective Safety Vest When I was in the Marines it was a rule that all marines that rode motorcycles had to wear a bright orange safety vest.
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01-20-2008, 05:36 PM	#7
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Reflective Safety Vest I noticed that most riders I saw when I was over in the UK, which was not many, wore orange vests. I wondered if that was law over there ??? __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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01-20-2008, 07:15 PM	#9
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Reflective Safety Vest Leads me to wonder why Kawasaki doesn't incorporate reflective paint or strips on their bikes. Drop that in the suggestion box..... Joe
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01-20-2008, 07:25 PM	#10
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Reflective Safety Vest I think that would probably hurt sales vs. increasing them. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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01-20-2008, 08:34 PM	#11
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Reflective Safety Vest If you leave it up to the manufacturer to do those things then the price of the bike climbs. Those reflective items aren't but a few bucks. I think 3m and similar companies make reflective materials that can be added to the bike and clothing too.
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01-21-2008, 12:36 AM	#12
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Reflective Safety Vest Yeah, can you imagine what Kawasaki would want for a reflectorized stripe? Those plastic strips on your saddlebag are $40 each I believe. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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01-21-2008, 08:51 AM	#14
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Reflective Safety Vest Thanks ianicky...I was wondering __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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01-21-2008, 09:49 AM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	Reflective Safety Vest My Tourmaster jacket has reflective piping on it as well. I think the emblem on the back which is just below the collar area is also reflective.
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