Rear Reflective Panels

[Steve 0080]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Gold-W...3D261992961658





Any thoughts?

[F6B1911]

I'm all for visibility.... but it depends on the type of adhesive they use
... how long will they lay flat to the surface they're stuck to? It would look tacky with reflective stickers with curled edges
The black panels don't appear to be too obnoxious looking in the daytime, not sure I'd want the white or yellow on my black F6B?
Conspicuity makes some great visibility items, I've had a few of their products last years on a helmet.
Just ordered a set in black, I'll bring them to Franklin.

[willtill]

I have used those type reflective panels in the past; on my Caribou luggage that was mounted on my prior owned DL650. I used the black reflective panels; that emitted a white refection at night when light was reflected from it.

While they are not reflective in the way that SOLAS reflective tape is; those panels will stand out at night and help give you 'presence" in the dark.

The F6B simply does not have enough lighting and reflectivity in the back. This is why I am installing two 16 LED Hyper-Lites. The silver colored F6B is also a good candidate for those reflective panels on the rear. There is ample rear area to install reflective tape; using the black reflective ones would not denigrate the aesthetic looks on the rear of the bike IMHO.

Here's a video I found about installing the same type:

[willtill]

i've ordered a set of those reflective panels (in black)... should have them this Tuesday. I'll post some pics of them after I get 'em installed.

[Steve 0080]

I am waiting for the pic's !!!!!

[cueman]

Had em on my R1150 GSA and liked them. Will order a set for my F6B. cueman

[willtill]

i've ordered a set of those reflective panels (in black)... should have them this Tuesday. I'll post some pics of them after I get 'em installed.

I am waiting for the pic's !!!!!

Ufff... apparently my stickers are being shipped via canoe or something. I'm now not receiving them until Aug 17th... according to the seller's shipping status

[Deano K]

I'm all for visibility.... but it depends on the type of adhesive they use
... how long will they lay flat to the surface they're stuck to? It would look tacky with reflective stickers with curled edges
The black panels don't appear to be too obnoxious looking in the daytime, not sure I'd want the white or yellow on my black F6B?
Conspicuity makes some great visibility items, I've had a few of their products last years on a helmet.
Just ordered a set in black, I'll bring them to Franklin.

Hi guys,
The "they" referred to above is ME. I've been making reflective decal kits for 12 years now and the first set I made for my FJR1300 is still happily stuck to it!
The material is Scotchlite 3M adhesive vinyl, which will not come off unless you work at it. 99% of the F6B crowd wants black which is great. I only offered the other
colors to match bikes of those colors. Honda has cleverly made their red and yellow bikes to be a close match to the Scotchlite materials!
Final note - ebay does some CYA with promised shipping arrival dates. I'd call them the worst case scenario.
Ride safe!
Deano K.

[Vondawg]

Thanks Deano and thanks for the great communication with me this am.
Von

[98valk]

I like the idea, but am not too keen on putting them on my $12 paint job.

How about a rectangular piece on the plastic below the license plate?