High Vis. Gear

[Greg O]

I was wondering how many out there wears High Vis. Gear, weather it be a helmet, jacket, pants or all. Do you wear it only at night or all the time.

[F6bisnext]

I wear a hi viz jacket on night rides and sometimes during the day. I also found some glow in the dark black tape that I put on my helmet for additional visibility. I prefer perforated leather, but it doesnt' have the visibility I would prefer at night, especially on a black bike.

[willtill]

I always wear a white helmet. A white helmet seems to be most visible in all weather conditions.

I wear an Olympia High visibility mesh jacket in almost all of the seasons; except in the summer if I am riding very close to home (store and back, or just tooling around the neighborhood). Probably when I'm going to get hit.

[F6bisnext]

Remember, we are free to wear whatever we want because we are NOT riding Harleys!!

[2015F6B]

I wear Hi-Viz 100% of the time. Depends on the climate / weather as to what I wear. I have a vest (similar to what construction workers wear), a First Gear mesh jacket for warm weather and a First Gear cold weather jacket - all Hi-Viz yellow. The bottom line . . I want to be seen. The first thing a cager will say after he hits a motorcycle - "I didn't see him". I see a lot of Harley riders (and others too), dressed in black almost like they're trying to camouflage themselves on the road - I can only shake my head when I see this. My advice, wear Hi-Viz clothing and dress like you want to be seen - it may not be cool but it could save your bacon.

[pdxstriper]

I wear Hi-Viz 100% of the time. Depends on the climate / weather as to what I wear. I have a vest (similar to what construction workers wear), a First Gear mesh jacket for warm weather and a First Gear cold weather jacket - all Hi-Viz yellow. The bottom line . . I want to be seen. The first thing a cager will say after he hits a motorcycle - "I didn't see him". I see a lot of Harley riders (and others too), dressed in black almost like they're trying to camouflage themselves on the road - I can only shake my head when I see this. My advice, wear Hi-Viz clothing and dress like you want to be seen - it may not be cool but it could save your bacon.

+1

Advice from a friend: assume half the vehicles can't see you and the other half are trying to kill you.

[Retired Army]

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[wjduke]

My gear isn't high viz, but it is gray with reflective piping. I did want a bike with dual headlights and with the mirrors lit also, this bike was high on the list. I did want a brighter color, but that didn't happen. I got hit last year from being invisible....and that was with an HID headlamp, brake light modulator, and a Guardian bell. Not into those items so much anymore. I will end with this... ATGATT

[F6Dave]

Remember, we are free to wear whatever we want because we are NOT riding Harleys!!

That's interesting. I was having dinner with a friend and his wife (neither are riders) a few years ago and she made a similar comment. She referred to Harley riders as 'a million individuals -- all dressed alike'.

[shooter]

Duke , did you put a bell on this new bike?