Safety Vest Color?

Yasko · February 4th, 2011, 11:09 PM

What do you think is the best color for day ridding???

scotty · February 4th, 2011, 11:18 PM

Orange, for sure. It just seems to stand out more.

CC Cowboy · February 5th, 2011, 09:26 AM

It is much safer to put a huge flashing light on the top of your helmet.

Cazper · February 5th, 2011, 10:26 AM

I would be partial to the green one for obvious reasons... but the orange would probably be more noticable. Although, as eluded to above... it really doesn't matter what you do, someone will not bother seeing you.

Sailariel · February 5th, 2011, 11:47 AM

According to a friend who has ridden many years, the colour is irrelevant--what you want is a colour that clashes with the bike and your other clothes and helmet. He contends that the more you look like a clown, the safer you are.

Yasko · February 5th, 2011, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

According to a friend who has ridden many years, the colour is irrelevant--what you want is a colour that clashes with the bike and your other clothes and helmet. He contends that the more you look like a clown, the safer you are.

Thanks everyone...

Glad to see you'll be sticking around Sailariel...I could uses your experience on this site...

DaBlue1 · February 5th, 2011, 12:57 PM

Whatever color you get, check out the sale at cyclegear.
BRAVO VICTOR Reflective Victor Safety Motorcycle Vest -50% off
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...=URI_BVORGSM_G

Yasko · February 5th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Whatever color you get, check out the sale at cyclegear.
BRAVO VICTOR Reflective Victor Safety Motorcycle Vest -50% off
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...=URI_BVORGSM_G

Yea that's why I was asking...I saw that add...I have a real lite mesh one from Harbor Freight, but I like the one from cyclegear...I was just unsure of the color...I thought orange was best, but I see all the city and state road workers wearing the lime color...I didn't know if they had special info that had them to go with the lime color...

DaBlue1 · February 5th, 2011, 01:35 PM

I have both orange and green. I read somewhere a person wore green in the afternoons because the orange blended in too much with late afternoon sun set.
I guess it was the direction he was driving. When I'm in my car greens and yellows standout most. I see so much orange around with road signs, traffic barrels and such. For me, I just wear which ever one I grab. They both stand out against my dark color jacket and pants.

Boom King · February 5th, 2011, 04:32 PM

I remember back in university in my marketing class when we studied the impact of colour on marketing and advertising. Bright yellow was shown to be the most attention grabbing colour but if there was too much of it, it would cause eye fatigue and the colour would drown out the actual advertising message. In your case, your advertising message is to say "Hey, I'm here. Pay attention to me". You don't have to worry about selling any other message aside from just getting attention and get drivers to notice you. The yellow will do that job. There's a reason why school buses are painted yellow or fire hydrants (depending on where you live).

Edit: You can view the colour spectrum chart here and ask yourself which colour stands out the most. You can even try glancing away from the chart or look at your monitor from a side angle and see which colour your eye can clearly make out. For myself, it's yellow. The blues and greens get washed up together and same with the reds and oranges. You can imagine how out on the road, yellow will grab attention from other people even if they only initially notice it from the corner of their eye.

kkim · February 5th, 2011, 04:49 PM

Hi Viz yellow.

http://www.aerostich.com/hi-viz-advantages-2

Sailariel · February 5th, 2011, 05:20 PM

I wear a School Bus yellow Nolan Helmet, Hi-Viz Yellow (actually more green) vest, Black jacket and pants, and a red bike. I am not exacrly a fashion plate, but people see me.

gfloyd2002 · February 6th, 2011, 03:34 AM

If you use this one, you'll have a better chance sneaking up on the deer to get your shot off. You do use your ninjette for hunting, right?

Sailariel · February 6th, 2011, 10:53 AM

Floyd, That's funny. I did see a guy riding his bike in full-camo. I think there is a company (I've seen their ads) that actually makes camo motorcycle gear. Probably for that suicidal Russian lane splitting in another thread.

gfloyd2002 · February 6th, 2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Floyd, That's funny. I did see a guy riding his bike in full-camo. I think there is a company (I've seen their ads) that actually makes camo motorcycle gear. Probably for that suicidal Russian lane splitting in another thread.

Looking for that now to put into the ridiculous gear thread.

JeffM · February 6th, 2011, 02:22 PM

Works day and night:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Boom King · February 6th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

Works day and night:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Nice find. That vest will get attention alright. Just make you sure you don't ride past a nightclub with those flashing lights on or you might attract a bunch of ravers with glo-sticks from out of nowhere

.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Yasko · February 6th, 2011, 11:00 PM

Clown on Bike.jpg

CThunder-blue · February 7th, 2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Floyd, That's funny. I did see a guy riding his bike in full-camo. I think there is a company (I've seen their ads) that actually makes camo motorcycle gear. Probably for that suicidal Russian lane splitting in another thread.

Powertrip makes camo gear. Lots of military guys like it since it matches close to their normal gear so they don't get hassled while on base.

gfloyd2002 · February 8th, 2011, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Powertrip makes camo gear. Lots of military guys like it since it matches close to their normal gear so they don't get hassled while on base.

Military is required to wear high-visibility PPE (personal protective gear) while on base at all times. A high-visibility upper garment is required by day and a retro-reflective garment is required at night. (IAW DODI 6055.4 para E3.2.7.1.5. and Army Regulation 385-55, Appendix B-3,e.)

The below, for example, would qualify as high-visibility gear . . .

Domagoj · February 9th, 2011, 05:36 AM

You guys wear these vests all the time?

Trying to remember when was it that I saw a biker wearing one of those in Europe, (excluding driving school) and simply can't remember.

But I do know a few people who wear camo gear

demp · February 9th, 2011, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

It is much safer to put a huge flashing light on the top of your helmet.

I'm with CC on this one, does anyone know where I can get a giant flashing siren for my helmet?

Yasko · February 9th, 2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Domagoj

You guys wear these vests all the time.

I have an orange reflective vest that I wear all the time...I don't fill safe without it...Wouldn't ride without a vest of some kind...

gfloyd2002 · February 9th, 2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demp

I'm with CC on this one, does anyone know where I can get a giant flashing siren for my helmet?

onetruevibe · February 9th, 2011, 02:49 PM

I say forget the vest and invest in a good, ole' fashioned screaming banshee and ride 2up!!!

February 4th, 2011, 11:18 PM	#2
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Orange, for sure. It just seems to stand out more. __________________________________________________

February 5th, 2011, 09:26 AM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	It is much safer to put a huge flashing light on the top of your helmet. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 5th, 2011, 10:26 AM	#4
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I would be partial to the green one for obvious reasons... but the orange would probably be more noticable. Although, as eluded to above... it really doesn't matter what you do, someone will not bother seeing you. __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

February 5th, 2011, 11:47 AM	#5
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	According to a friend who has ridden many years, the colour is irrelevant--what you want is a colour that clashes with the bike and your other clothes and helmet. He contends that the more you look like a clown, the safer you are. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 5th, 2011, 05:20 PM	#12
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I wear a School Bus yellow Nolan Helmet, Hi-Viz Yellow (actually more green) vest, Black jacket and pants, and a red bike. I am not exacrly a fashion plate, but people see me. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 5th, 2011, 12:57 PM	#7
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Whatever color you get, check out the sale at cyclegear. BRAVO VICTOR Reflective Victor Safety Motorcycle Vest -50% off http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...=URI_BVORGSM_G

February 5th, 2011, 01:35 PM	#9
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I have both orange and green. I read somewhere a person wore green in the afternoons because the orange blended in too much with late afternoon sun set. I guess it was the direction he was driving. When I'm in my car greens and yellows standout most. I see so much orange around with road signs, traffic barrels and such. For me, I just wear which ever one I grab. They both stand out against my dark color jacket and pants.

February 5th, 2011, 04:32 PM	#10
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I remember back in university in my marketing class when we studied the impact of colour on marketing and advertising. Bright yellow was shown to be the most attention grabbing colour but if there was too much of it, it would cause eye fatigue and the colour would drown out the actual advertising message. In your case, your advertising message is to say "Hey, I'm here. Pay attention to me". You don't have to worry about selling any other message aside from just getting attention and get drivers to notice you. The yellow will do that job. There's a reason why school buses are painted yellow or fire hydrants (depending on where you live). Edit: You can view the colour spectrum chart here and ask yourself which colour stands out the most. You can even try glancing away from the chart or look at your monitor from a side angle and see which colour your eye can clearly make out. For myself, it's yellow. The blues and greens get washed up together and same with the reds and oranges. You can imagine how out on the road, yellow will grab attention from other people even if they only initially notice it from the corner of their eye.

February 5th, 2011, 04:49 PM	#11
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Hi Viz yellow. http://www.aerostich.com/hi-viz-advantages-2

February 6th, 2011, 03:34 AM	#13
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	If you use this one, you'll have a better chance sneaking up on the deer to get your shot off. You do use your ninjette for hunting, right? __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

February 6th, 2011, 10:53 AM	#14
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Floyd, That's funny. I did see a guy riding his bike in full-camo. I think there is a company (I've seen their ads) that actually makes camo motorcycle gear. Probably for that suicidal Russian lane splitting in another thread. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 6th, 2011, 02:22 PM	#16
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Works day and night: Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

February 6th, 2011, 11:00 PM	#18
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Clown on Bike.jpg

February 9th, 2011, 05:36 AM	#21
Domagoj ninjette.org guru Name: Domagoj Location: Rijeka, Croatia Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 396	You guys wear these vests all the time? Trying to remember when was it that I saw a biker wearing one of those in Europe, (excluding driving school) and simply can't remember. But I do know a few people who wear camo gear

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