Hi Viz Recommendations

Discussion in 'Clothing & Gadgets' started by Snox, Jul 2, 2017.

  1. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Now we're talking.
    No ambiguity there!
    Overboots and gloves to match no doubt.
     
  2. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    Definitely ....... made to measure
     
  3. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Just as a matter of interest, what size helmet do you take ?
     
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  4. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Must be kept below 80db though, otherwise everybody in the world will require mandatory ear defenders.
     
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  5. Red_Baron

    Red_Baron New Member

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    #65 Red_Baron, Jul 8, 2017
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    Since you asked, but only if you have time to read, the capacity to understand and transcend from your obtuse opinion.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC387473/

    https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/motorcycle/00-NHT-212-motorcycle/motorcycle49-50.html

    http://driving-tests.org/beginner-d...-visibility-motorcycle-clothing-is-essential/

    http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/otago033316.pdf

    http://www.ilquen.it/download/misce...OUNTERMEASURES_VOLUME_I-_TECHNICAL_REPORT.pdf

    http://roadridermca.com/newsevents/why-wearing-hi-viz-is-safer/

    http://www.smarter-usa.org/all-gear/high-viz/

    Don't go out and dress up in a very fitting extra small neon condom for your visibility.
    It is no guaranty or crash proof, but increases your chances.
    Good luck at the Darwin Awards.
     
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  6. andys

    andys Banned

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    Ive been riding 35 years, and own a completely legal and standard BMW R1100RT which I may be changing to a triumph.
    Loud exhaust.
    Er, no.
    You cagers have a very quaint image of us bikers.
    I have never worn hi viz, preferring instead to rely on defensive riding skills.
    Despite covering about 15,000 miles a year, I have never had a crash as a result of not being seen.
    Im sick of newbies like you who seek to remove free choice from other riders.
    Still IVe have learned something about triumph riders.
    You all believe that free choice in the matter of hi viz should be removed.
    Personally I wish you would exercize your free choice to take the bus.
     
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  7. andys

    andys Banned

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    That award belongs to idiots like you who depend on hi viz.
    Newbie.
    You havent got a clue.
    Why cant people likemyou stay on the bus where you belong
     
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  8. andys

    andys Banned

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    Yes and a lot of that is failure of the rider for failure to position for optimum visibility.
    Presenting yourself to other vehicles.
    Its also down to myopic drivers who wouldn't see you if you were wrapped in flashing Christmas tree lights.
    If you put on hi viz, and assume that you're automatically going to be seen, you are a fool.
    The fact that you want to remove choice from other riders impose your own safety criteria onto everyone else, makes you a danger to the future of motorcycling.
    Wear your dayglo if it makes you feel safe, but never seek to remove free choice.
     
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  9. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    It never ceases to amaze me how "experienced" riders like you don't evolve with the times.

    Things have changed over the years, you seem not to be able to grasp that .....

    No I didn't ride to work every day, I drove to work every day racking up 12 - 20,000 miles a year, and then I went out and racked up a further 7 or 8,000 a year on the bike.

    You seem unable to grasp that other people have their own ideas ....... you are in the same class as the Dodo !
     
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  10. andys

    andys Banned

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    Whats interesting about that link you provided is that is concluded that Hi Viz "may" reduce the chances of a crash, and "may" increase visibility to others.
    You proved my point.
    The operative word is may.
    That means it is not proven to be fact.
    Thanks
     
  11. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    This seems to be getting too personal for me, so I'm out.
     
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  12. andys

    andys Banned

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    So do you belive hi viz should be made compulsory, as others have
     
  13. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    If as you claim you have never worn a hi vis whilst on the bike you have no personal experience to make a reasoned decision from, only your own prejudices !!
     
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  14. andys

    andys Banned

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    andys Banned

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  16. andys

    andys Banned

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    Anyway, what I was hoping to see was statistical evidence showing that riders wearing hi viz are involved in fewer crashes involving other vehicles, than riders not wearing it.
    That's the only way to really know.
    Not one of the links provided shows that.
    Thats because here is no firm evidence.
    Just theories.
     
  17. MrOrange

    MrOrange Guest

    Agreed, someone temporarily removed from commenting. Warned 3 times and messaged, no reply, so taken action.
     
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  18. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    This is me setting off from work on my speedmaster :cool: badass in black with illegal cocktail shakers and attitude :eek: perhaps you should look around this wonderful forum before climbing on your biker soap box and preaching to others IMG_0304.JPG p
     
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  19. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Attitude!

    He's running the Labour Party now!

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  20. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Anyway, I have clearly not been taking my safety seriously enough. Pride comes before the fall and I am not proud.

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