Hmm. I've had a change of attitude on this hi-viz thing

**Conquiztador** · 31st January 2012, 21:11

Originally Posted by blue rider

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heck the only thing the driver of a car might see would be a naked chick riding ....and even then i would not guarantee it.

I think some serious research in to the accuracy of this statement is needed. I would be prepared to give a helping hand...

**blue rider** · 31st January 2012, 21:14

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

I think some serious research in to the accuracy of this statement is needed. I would be prepared to give a helping hand...

you offer yourself up for the test? I am sure many of the Lady drivers will appreciate!

**Coolz** · 31st January 2012, 21:35

Those who choose to wear the fluro vests should all stick to the same colour so they can be easily be identified as bikers. As roadworkers etc wear either green or orange that would leave only yellow as I can't see pink being too popular. Be great if they made a blue fluro.

**Woodman** · 31st January 2012, 21:36

As long as they don't flap around then i don't see how a hiviz could affect your riding. Its not a fashion show.

**Hitcher** · 31st January 2012, 21:48

Originally Posted by Coolz

Those who choose to wear the fluro vests should all stick to the same colour so they can be easily be identified as bikers.

I would have thought that the presence of a motorcycle could be a bit of a giveaway. Failing that, hi-vizzers could get "Biker" tattooed on their foreheads.

**Conquiztador** · 31st January 2012, 21:48

Originally Posted by Woodman

As long as they don't flap around then i don't see how a hiviz could affect your riding. Its not a fashion show.

Hmmm... Perhaps not for someone on a 250 commuter bike. But the ones who have spent 20K for a bike and then customised with paintjobs and extras might disagree with you.

**Woodman** · 31st January 2012, 21:53

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

Hmmm... Perhaps not for someone on a 250 commuter bike. But the ones who have spent 20K for a bike and then customised with paintjobs and extras might disagree with you.

Oh, forgot about them.

**Coolz** · 31st January 2012, 22:03

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I would have thought that the presence of a motorcycle could be a bit of a giveaway. Failing that, hi-vizzers could get "Biker" tattooed on their foreheads.

You miss the point. Many argue that there is so much fluro around it doesn't stand out. A colour just for bikes could be more effective...and we all know cagers just don't see bikes.

**Berries** · 31st January 2012, 22:45

I know, we should make headlights compulsory as well. That'll work.

Oh, hang on.

Tell you what, you get your blue hi-viz if it makes you feel safer, but keep me out of it.

Originally Posted by FJRider

I dont know why everybody doesn't wear Hi-vis gear ...Police wear it all (ok ...a lot of) the time ... I have never heard (much) about Cop's getting run into ... It MUST work then ...

I have never worn hi-viz and I have never been run in to. Neither has my dog or the lamp post outside so that cancels out your argument right there.

**FJRider** · 1st February 2012, 00:03

Originally Posted by Berries

I know, we should make headlights compulsory as well. That'll work.

Oh, hang on.

Tell you what, you get your blue hi-viz if it makes you feel safer, but keep me out of it.

I have never worn hi-viz and I have never been run in to. Neither has my dog or the lamp post outside so that cancels out your argument right there.

If you compare the number of cops wearing high viz ... to the three of you ... the odd's of a cop getting run into would be greater ... wouldn't you think ... ???

**FJRider** · 1st February 2012, 00:07

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I would have thought that the presence of a motorcycle could be a bit of a giveaway. Failing that, hi-vizzers could get "Biker" tattooed on their foreheads.

Licenced Harley Davidson High-vis vests would sell well ...

**oldrider** · 1st February 2012, 06:26

Originally Posted by rastuscat

Remember that it's contrast that makes things stick out.

If the rider was dressed top to toe in lemon, a black helmet would stand out like dogs nuts.

Popos ride in yellow, and there's one with a yellow helmet. He's less visible than his Popo mates with white helmets. It's contrast that counts, it attracts the eye.

Also, ride around looking like Sandra Bullock and I'll see you from 200 metres, every time.

Anyone notice how much a bike with it's light "off" stands out these days ..... IE it's the point of "difference" that counts!

When everyone wears flouro/hi viz .... the one who doesn't will stand out!

PS: I look like the male equivalent of Sandra Bullock but it doesn't help me much!

It must be the helmet!

**Berries** · 1st February 2012, 06:40

Originally Posted by oldrider

PS: I look like the male equivalent of Sandra Bullock but it doesn't help me much!

What are you doing Friday night?

**Berries** · 1st February 2012, 06:50

Originally Posted by FJRider

If you compare the number of cops wearing high viz ... to the three of you ... the odd's of a cop getting run into would be greater ... wouldn't you think ... ???

Look at it this way then. More cars pull out in front of or across the path of trucks, buses and other cars than they do motorbikes. Invariably they do not have their lights on or wear an oversize hi-viz vest. If vehicles with a visible frontal area much larger than a motorbike get hit, every single day, what improvement is there going to be in wearing a vest on a bike that already has its lights on? I know many will disagree, but my personal view is that whatever change there is, it won't be measurable.