Blazer reflector strips.

[Mr. Guy]

Hi All,

Since I've started riding to work and I often leave home before sun up, I've been trying to think of a way to be more visible in the dark. And I think I've come up with something. I stopped by AutoZone and picked up a package of reflector sticker strips, like the ones used on semi trailers. They are the Blazer brand of strips and these things are bright. They come in a package of 4-18" strips, about 1/3 is white and 2/3 red. I cut the strips up into shapes that would fit in various places all over my DR. Swing arm, fenders, outside edge of handguards, you name it, I put one there.

These pics were taken at night with only the flash on my CHEAP camera. Can you see me now?

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As I ride a small thumper dual-sport, I don't have a lot of charging capacity to run lots of lights and this looks like it will work out well.

I will admit I may have gone over board with how much I used, but hey, I already bought the package, shouldn't let them go to waste.

Guy

[Timmer]

It's really cool that there is black and white retro-reflective tape so that it's not conspicuous in the daylight hours, but really lights up at night. Don't forget to put some on your helmet.

[SidecarMike]

http://www.safety-gear.breflective.com/reflective-motorcycles.php

[Jeff in Ferndale WA]

When driving the car in the dark I appreciate those that add reflective stuff on their bikes.It really adds to their visibility

Riding a Goldwing,I've added lots of lights,and also have added reflective decals on my helmets from Applied Graphics.I'm told they really stand out.
They come in several colors.Originally,I had a black kit on my black helmet.You didn't see it in the daylight.I recently added a black kit to my wife's new white helmet,and made it look kinda cool.
They also make kits for saddlebags on some motorcycles.
http://www.reflectivedecals.com/

[SidecarMike]

When driving the car in the dark I appreciate those that add reflective stuff on their bikes.It really adds to their visibility


This holds true for pedestrians as well. We live on a lake where walking is almost as popular as boating and drinking. Many times we come upon a walker dressed in dark clothing, wandering down a narrow county road.
My wife and I have gotten in to the habit of wearing safety vests when walking, even in the middle of the afternoon. It's like a seat belt in a car. It's a lot easier to remember if you use it every time.

[Mr. Guy]

Thanks guys,

Thanks for the safety-gear link Mike, I've been looking for some reflective ribbon for sewing onto my saddlebags. They could use some more.

Guy

[Whosoever]

This may be a mute point...but don't forget to "highlight" the most important part.........YOU! I wear a reflective bright yellow vest, white helmet and light colored overpants........."with padding"! After being knocked off my bike in a "rear end" event....landing on asphalt at speed is really hard on the hips!

Another point I have learned ..."ride your bike" where "they can't get to you"..whenever possible!

[Mr. Guy]

I always wear armor on the road, with reflective stripes and piping on it. ATGATT as they say. And I try to be very conscious of staying out of blind spots and such. Rarely going over 70 too. Mostly 60-65. Kind of a wimpy rider really I guess. LOL

I guess I look at like pilots, there are old riders and there are bold riders, but no old and bold riders.

Guy

[Zippo]

I like it! Nice work, Mr G.