Show a picture of what you did to be more visible

reroka · May 22nd, 2014, 03:44 AM

At night and morning hours.

I will start this is my 2012 ninja 250SE. I bought this with 4k miles. After about a year or more riding I plan on moving up but do not plan to sell this bike.

sharky nrk · May 22nd, 2014, 05:30 AM

high vis gear -

reroka · May 22nd, 2014, 05:49 AM

I like that. Maybe I should trade my red,white and black joe rocket jacket for something like yours.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

high vis gear -

verboten1 · May 22nd, 2014, 06:20 AM

DaBlue1 · May 22nd, 2014, 07:09 AM

Hi-Viz vest.

dfox · May 22nd, 2014, 07:22 AM

btw, that is not me in the photo above, just the best picture I could find online.

The actual motorcycle doesn't really make much of a difference, it's what you do as a rider. The higher up you keep visible items, the better.

White/sparkly Arai RX-Q along with a jacket that has a lot of white on the shoulders/arms. It needs to be washed more often because of the white, but worth the visibility imo.

Multiple studies have shown white is just as, if not more, visible to drivers than the "high viz yellow/orange", and to me, looks less silly.

edit: oh and an LED tail with strobe upon application of the brakes. I DID NOT hook up the integrated turn signals, those things are just beyond confusing to drivers.

subxero · May 22nd, 2014, 07:22 AM

NevadaWolf · May 22nd, 2014, 07:45 AM

Bringing some color to the party!

But I glow!

So does my bike!

And I love my wheels!

CC Cowboy · May 22nd, 2014, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reroka

At night and morning hours.

I will start this is my 2012 ninja 250SE. I bought this with 4k miles. After about a year or more riding I plan on moving up but do not plan to sell this bike.

Are you getting a taller bike?

b_rye · May 22nd, 2014, 08:17 AM

Do you have links to the studies? Not trying to call you out or anything that just seems like an informative read.

reroka · May 22nd, 2014, 08:26 AM

Sorry ment bigger.

I plan on buying a Vstar 650

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Are you getting a taller bike?

capt_bugaloo · May 22nd, 2014, 08:40 AM

When I look at that Killboy photo, the thing that stands out the most to me is not the high-viz vest but the white helmet in the middle of the pack.

I've read that roughly 50% of a rider's visibility is due to the helmet, as that is at or above the eye level of most drivers. A brightly coloured helmet really stands out - yet I see a lot of guys riding with black or matte helmets.

I have a solid white full-face with white reflective tape in various places. It seems to stand out very well, especially at night.

cbinker · May 22nd, 2014, 09:23 AM

no amount of gear will make you visible to people who are not looking for you.

DaBlue1 · May 22nd, 2014, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_rye

Do you have links to the studies? Not trying to call you out or anything that just seems like an informative read.

http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/repor...ity_report.pdf

http://www.bmj.com/content/328/7444/857

b_rye · May 22nd, 2014, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/repor...ity_report.pdf

http://www.bmj.com/content/328/7444/857

Thanks a lot!

dfox · May 22nd, 2014, 10:37 AM

I can't find the article that I read, but it actually broke down the statistics for high-viz vs white, and I if I am recalling correctly, it was like 1% off or something, one way or the other. They're basically equally good at creating contrast.

Both white and high-viz helmets are going to disappear into some backgrounds though, it's inevitable. I went with white because it reflects the most light whereas any color will absorb at least some of the visible spectrum. And to me, it looks better. If I get similar visibility benefit from both, I'll choose white every day. The helmet I got actually has some "sparkle" to it as well, again, in hopes that it reflects more light.

Anything light though, and you're definitely increasing your visibility. Disregarding studies that have proven it is quite silly.

InvisiBill · May 22nd, 2014, 11:18 AM

Scorpion EXO-500 in the Oil pattern with hi-vis yellow. I like the abstract pattern (as opposed to pictures of things found on other helmets) and it breaks up the hi-vis a bit so I don't look like a total traffic cone. Especially around dusk, the hi-vis color really pops.

My Firstgear mesh jacket (which I can't find online) has reflective piping on it too.

Reflective rim stripes from http://glsigns.com/wheelstripes.html. That reflection is just from the iPhone flash.

They blend right into the wheel when they're not reflecting.

antiant · May 22nd, 2014, 11:23 AM

Not sure if you're interested, but Macna makes an awesome line called "Nighteye," which is far better than your typical motorcycle reflective piping. Take a look at the difference here:

Link to original page on YouTube.

I hope to get a bunch of their products in the future, very innovative technology and safety conscious.

misfitsailor · May 22nd, 2014, 01:29 PM

Firstly, I choose a red ninjette at the dealer.

Then I added reflective red wheel tape.

And lastly, I added a "racy" graphics.

And...I added a Stebel air horn to wake up distracted drivers!

CC Cowboy · May 22nd, 2014, 02:58 PM

Doesn't all this "more visible" stuff make it harder to run from the cops?

Whiskey · May 22nd, 2014, 03:21 PM

Assume that nobody can see you, those that can want to kill you & ride accordingly, hi-vis gear just gives you a false sense of security.

If you really want to improve your safety at night put in a set of Philips Motovision Extreme or Osram nightbraker/nightracers.

If you can see it earlier you have more time to set yourself up & take action.

misfitsailor · May 22nd, 2014, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Doesn't all this "more visible" stuff make it harder to run from the cops?

If that is your goal, go with black everything, a switch to shut off your lights, remove all reflectors and Velcro your license plate on.

krapzed · May 22nd, 2014, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misfitsailor

And lastly, I added a "racy" graphics.

!

Hi where did you get the graphics?

misfitsailor · May 22nd, 2014, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krapzed

Hi where did you get the graphics?

Alloutgraphics.com

http://www.alloutgraphics.com/produc...icadecals.html

cadd · May 22nd, 2014, 07:41 PM

I did this to my helmet. It's almost invisible during the day.

cadd · May 22nd, 2014, 07:42 PM

Rear view.

jschorr · May 22nd, 2014, 08:01 PM

That is some awesome tape. I need to come up with a design to use it for.

Sirref · May 22nd, 2014, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misfitsailor

If that is your goal, go with black everything, a switch to shut off your lights, remove all reflectors and Velcro your license plate on.

better than velcroing your license plate on, there's a switch on this bike that flips it up from the bars.

Link to original page on YouTube.

I agree, murdered out is the way to go when you're trying to run from police

@cadd that's awesome dude

antiant · May 22nd, 2014, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

better than velcroing your license plate on, there's a switch on this bike that flips it up from the bars.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Not too smart to post it on youtube.

Sirref · May 22nd, 2014, 08:30 PM

People have posted stupider stuff on the internet before

antiant · May 22nd, 2014, 08:31 PM

Yep, which eventually gets them caught.

Sirref · May 22nd, 2014, 08:34 PM

God bless stupid criminals

I have heard that quote dozens of times while sitting in on court cases

alex.s · May 22nd, 2014, 09:17 PM

sharky nrk · May 23rd, 2014, 06:45 AM

I want to go Hi-Vis on my helmet next pick up for street work but not due for one for a bit. Going to look into a good Hi-Vis vest to go over my white mesh summer jacket as its getting a bit hot for the Olympia

adouglas · May 23rd, 2014, 07:23 AM

Solid neon yellow helmet plus SOLAS tape.

My gear also happens to have various bits of reflective material on it (logos) but that's not a priority for me. A rider's head is large and the highest point on the bike, and is therefore more visible from farther away.

The lit up one is reflecting the weeny LED "flash" on my iPhone. This stuff is BRIGHT.

adouglas · May 23rd, 2014, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

I did this to my helmet. It's almost invisible during the day.

I get that you're talking about the tape... but if you're taking so much trouble to light up like a Christmas tree at night, why are you trying to be super-stealthy in the daytime?

Doesn't it make sense to try to be highly visible ALL the time?

Just curious.

ez12a · May 23rd, 2014, 08:05 AM

Wear this over my jacket.

Also have reflective rim tape and extra reflectors on the lic plate bolts.

cadd · May 23rd, 2014, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I get that you're talking about the tape... but if you're taking so much trouble to light up like a Christmas tree at night, why are you trying to be super-stealthy in the daytime?

Doesn't it make sense to try to be highly visible ALL the time?

Just curious.

Probably not the smartest move safety wise...but I was on a budget and the helmet was on clearance.

kxpower? · May 23rd, 2014, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misfitsailor

Alloutgraphics.com

http://www.alloutgraphics.com/produc...icadecals.html

How about the wheel tape? I like how it's 3 strips and the taper, not just a solid ring.

misfitsailor · May 23rd, 2014, 09:15 AM

I don't remember where I bought the wheel tape from, but probably on eBay. When looking for some, be sure it says reflective. I started with the solid stripe kind, but it was nearly impossible to apply it and have it come out perfect. The 3 sections are much easier, and it is simple to space them, as there are 6 spokes on the Ninjette wheel. I found it best to remove each wheel from the bike when applying. The rim decal set came with enough stickers to do the bike twice, but they are holding up very well.

May 22nd, 2014, 05:30 AM	#2
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May 22nd, 2014, 11:23 AM	#18
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	Not sure if you're interested, but Macna makes an awesome line called "Nighteye," which is far better than your typical motorcycle reflective piping. Take a look at the difference here: Link to original page on YouTube. I hope to get a bunch of their products in the future, very innovative technology and safety conscious.
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May 22nd, 2014, 07:09 AM	#5
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Hi-Viz vest.

May 22nd, 2014, 07:22 AM	#6
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	btw, that is not me in the photo above, just the best picture I could find online. The actual motorcycle doesn't really make much of a difference, it's what you do as a rider. The higher up you keep visible items, the better. White/sparkly Arai RX-Q along with a jacket that has a lot of white on the shoulders/arms. It needs to be washed more often because of the white, but worth the visibility imo. Multiple studies have shown white is just as, if not more, visible to drivers than the "high viz yellow/orange", and to me, looks less silly. edit: oh and an LED tail with strobe upon application of the brakes. I DID NOT hook up the integrated turn signals, those things are just beyond confusing to drivers.

May 22nd, 2014, 08:17 AM	#10
b_rye ninjette.org newbie Name: Brian Location: Southern California Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 8	Do you have links to the studies? Not trying to call you out or anything that just seems like an informative read.

May 22nd, 2014, 10:37 AM	#16
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	I can't find the article that I read, but it actually broke down the statistics for high-viz vs white, and I if I am recalling correctly, it was like 1% off or something, one way or the other. They're basically equally good at creating contrast. Both white and high-viz helmets are going to disappear into some backgrounds though, it's inevitable. I went with white because it reflects the most light whereas any color will absorb at least some of the visible spectrum. And to me, it looks better. If I get similar visibility benefit from both, I'll choose white every day. The helmet I got actually has some "sparkle" to it as well, again, in hopes that it reflects more light. Anything light though, and you're definitely increasing your visibility. Disregarding studies that have proven it is quite silly.

May 22nd, 2014, 11:18 AM	#17
InvisiBill EX500 full of EX250 parts Name: Bill Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '18 Ninja 400 • '09 Ninja 500R (selling) • '98 VFR800 (project) • '85 Vulcan VN700 (sold) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Aug '15	Scorpion EXO-500 in the Oil pattern with hi-vis yellow. I like the abstract pattern (as opposed to pictures of things found on other helmets) and it breaks up the hi-vis a bit so I don't look like a total traffic cone. Especially around dusk, the hi-vis color really pops. My Firstgear mesh jacket (which I can't find online) has reflective piping on it too. Reflective rim stripes from http://glsigns.com/wheelstripes.html. That reflection is just from the iPhone flash. They blend right into the wheel when they're not reflecting.

May 22nd, 2014, 01:29 PM	#19
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Firstly, I choose a red ninjette at the dealer. Then I added reflective red wheel tape. And lastly, I added a "racy" graphics. And...I added a Stebel air horn to wake up distracted drivers! __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.
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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	Doesn't all this "more visible" stuff make it harder to run from the cops? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Assume that nobody can see you, those that can want to kill you & ride accordingly, hi-vis gear just gives you a false sense of security. If you really want to improve your safety at night put in a set of Philips Motovision Extreme or Osram nightbraker/nightracers. If you can see it earlier you have more time to set yourself up & take action.

May 22nd, 2014, 08:01 PM	#27
jschorr ninjette.org member Name: todd Location: pittsburgh Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1995 ninja 250r Posts: 130	That is some awesome tape. I need to come up with a design to use it for.

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antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	Yep, which eventually gets them caught.

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May 23rd, 2014, 06:45 AM	#34
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I want to go Hi-Vis on my helmet next pick up for street work but not due for one for a bit. Going to look into a good Hi-Vis vest to go over my white mesh summer jacket as its getting a bit hot for the Olympia __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

May 23rd, 2014, 07:23 AM	#35
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Solid neon yellow helmet plus SOLAS tape. My gear also happens to have various bits of reflective material on it (logos) but that's not a priority for me. A rider's head is large and the highest point on the bike, and is therefore more visible from farther away. The lit up one is reflecting the weeny LED "flash" on my iPhone. This stuff is BRIGHT. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

May 23rd, 2014, 08:05 AM	#37
ez12a ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: OC, CA Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161	Wear this over my jacket. Also have reflective rim tape and extra reflectors on the lic plate bolts.

May 23rd, 2014, 09:15 AM	#40
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I don't remember where I bought the wheel tape from, but probably on eBay. When looking for some, be sure it says reflective. I started with the solid stripe kind, but it was nearly impossible to apply it and have it come out perfect. The 3 sections are much easier, and it is simple to space them, as there are 6 spokes on the Ninjette wheel. I found it best to remove each wheel from the bike when applying. The rim decal set came with enough stickers to do the bike twice, but they are holding up very well. __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

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