Hi-viz Gear

renegadebiker24

renegadebiker24

This is my Brand New 2014 Honda CTX 1300
Hey All, What do you think of Hi-Viz gear? I made a video of some of the stuff I wear when I ride. It is at:
I also have a Scorpion EXO 900 Transformer Helmet, Hi Viz Scorpion EXO Gloves, A Joe Rocket, 3 in 1 Hi viz jacket with CE armor in the back, lower lumbar, shoulders, and elbows. I have a waterproof riding pants with CE armor in the hips, and knees, and waterproof boots that are velcro at the top and on the side.
Some of the videos I have are this one at:
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and I have a few more on my channel now. Still working on reducing the wind noise, but probably will not happen until I get the Sena Go Pro backpack that the Honda dealer forgot to order when I ordered the boots, helmet, and pants.
 
Cool gear man! My personal opinion I wouldn't really wear Hi-Viz unless it was my rain gear. Honestly I'm bad about wearing gear in general which is funny because when I went on a cross country trip I did kiss the pavement once, but I have the stupid 18 year old brain and I won't do it haha. Though I'm looking into a sportbike so I will probably invest in some gear for when I go on rides with buddies! and a tip about wind noise, you're not really going to get the sound you want with your visor open like that. Also make sure you have the microphone in the cheek pad this helps alot with wind noise. I mean unless you just have the camera mic on and no mic in your helmet in which case you'll never get rid of the wind noise.
 
JuztNate said:
Cool gear man! My personal opinion I wouldn't really wear Hi-Viz unless it was my rain gear. Honestly I'm bad about wearing gear in general which is funny because when I went on a cross country trip I did kiss the pavement once, but I have the stupid 18 year old brain and I won't do it haha. Though I'm looking into a sportbike so I will probably invest in some gear for when I go on rides with buddies! and a tip about wind noise, you're not really going to get the sound you want with your visor open like that. Also make sure you have the microphone in the cheek pad this helps alot with wind noise. I mean unless you just have the camera mic on and no mic in your helmet in which case you'll never get rid of the wind noise.
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Thanks, that gear is also waterproof, including the pants and boots. LOL, Thanks for the tip about the wind noise. I am using the Sena Communication microphone, but it is not connected to the GoPro, and I am using the GoPro's internal microphone that is on top of the camera that was the problem. I do put it inside the waterproof case, and yet it still picked up the wind noise I guess from the way the wind seeps into the crevices of the case, I think. Since that video was shot, I put an old cut up microphone foam, and taped it to the top of the camera. Going to test that out soon. I hope I find something out on the Sena Go Pro Backpack by tomorrow, since the Honda Parts guy forgot to order it when I ordered my other gear like the helmet. The parts guy said that I could use my Honda Rewards points and then only pay about close to 13 dollars for it, but I wonder if they will get it, and then try to figure something out when it comes in.
 
CBRHoonigan said:
Hi-vis stuff is very good more effecient at night, im just not a fan of the bright yellow, so i got textiles with the reflective pipping all over them :)
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Yes, it is very efficient at night as you can probably see from this video I did at:
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To me, I guess it depends on where u r at, and if you have a lot of brain dead car drivers who never pay attention to the road, and are either texting at a stoplight, then forget that the light has turned green, pause for a few seconds, or talking on their cell phone while trying to drive in a straight line, or putting on their makeup while driving, like there are here in Arkansas, and probably everywhere else. LOL.
I have reflective piping on my motorcycle pants, and that is about the only reflective piping I have, the rest is from the chest up, and the gloves.
 
CBRHoonigan said:
People will still miss that, i have a bike that sounds like thunder bright lights and its orange and they still dont see or hear it
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Yep, I guess the more I stand out, the better, but people will still get distracted due to the cell phone,texting, or not even paying attention. My bike has bright lights that are LED. I still will rev the throttle so people will hear me.
 
Man, that is a bright light you have on your bike :o ! LEDs you said??? I have non-oem xenons on mine but am always afraid of the heat fogging up the plastic of my headlight ~_~ .....
 
RoninK6 said:
Man, that is a bright light you have on your bike :eek: ! LEDs you said??? I have non-oem xenons on mine but am always afraid of the heat fogging up the plastic of my headlight ~_~ .....
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Yep, those are LEDs all around the bike. :) Honda, I think outdid themselves with this bike. LEDs are in the headlight, turning signals, front and rear, and the tail light. That sucks that the heat can heat up the plastic in your headlight. I am not sure what to tell you on those. Yep, those LEDs, I think turn night into day when I have them on, and that is just regular beam. I was looking for a bike that would make be seen at night, and I guess I hit the jackpot on this bike. If I would have got a Harley, I would have to get a "Bright Ass Tail Light" that would have cost me extra. I have something that prolongs the life of plastic, for headlights that I use for my car, and I think it is Plasti-x, that I got from Wal-Mart a long time ago. Not sure if that would help you with your headlight in so far as cleaning it.
 
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Nah, it's not fogging up yet, but I do know with my car & truck it eventually will :/ . Thanks for the suggestion :) !

(here's hoping that LEDs will reach economy class real soon ;) heh.....)
 
RoninK6 said:
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Nah, it's not fogging up yet, but I do know with my car & truck it eventually will :/ . Thanks for the suggestion :) !

(here's hoping that LEDs will reach economy class real soon ;) heh.....)
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You are welcome. Anytime :)
I hope they do reach economy class soon, other wise u might have to eventually get them piece by piece, or when you can afford it, or maybe look on ebay for them if it is a reasonable price for you.
For me, I am glad I got this bike when I did. It looks like it lights up the dark so well, that I usually do not have to put high beams on at all, aside from probably during the daylight hours. At the Harley Davidson shop here, the "Bright Ass Tail Light" that they sell as an aftermarket product runs for about 220 dollars, i think with installation. Here is a video of that at:
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and the Strobewise one that is close to 200 dollars, and their video is at:
In the meantime, I can probably look for you some LED lights on ebay or Amazon that might fit your bike. I saw some LEDs at the Local Honda dealer where I got my motorcycle from at: http://www.heartlandhonda.com/searchresults.htm?q=ssaaled+lightszz~
 
Heh, thanks for the offer :) ! My bike does have an LED brake light... albeit split down the middle (old-style, although there is a mod for that that I'm not really willing to do because it involves cutting :p ~). The rest, though, are the regulars ~_~ . I'm afraid that for the turn signals, they'll do that rapid-flash thing because of the lower current draw... don't want that ;) ... but the headlights would definitely be a plus :D ! I'll take a look at that site you posted and see :) ...

Hopefully :o .....
 
I love high-vis gear. Sure sometimes I get a little tired of it, but I switch it up and wear white in the day time and the high-vis at dusk or when it is overcast or rainy. Not only do driver's see you sooner, I think they tend to respect you a little more, cops too. I've even had drug dealers mistake me for a cop and run from me! High-vis I think sends a message to other motorists: "I am responsible and care about my safety more than looking cool. I'm no dare devil, just trying to get home in one piece like everyone else." Nothing against other styles of gear, I just think that's how non-riders perceive it. Like oh, look how safe they are...instant respect. Whereas wearing some super slick looking gear probably just makes people angry and jealous, haha!

The gear I have now is the Scorpion EXO-700, Icon Corset Vest which I wear over a solid black jacket when it's dark, and I have a really beast touring jacket (Scorpion Fury) that got me through all last winter, and some Olympia gloves. It always seems to me I see more standard bike riders in high vis. Like adventure touring types. When I first started, I made the mistake of wearing all black gear because it looked awesome. And promptly got into an accident because the woman "didn't see me". I don't rely on my gear to make me visible, but in my book every little bit I can do to be safer might actually help prevent a wreck. Having the brightest colors at the top (on your helmet) is really going to increase your visibility. This helmet practically lights up in low light conditions. I get compliments on it all the time too because kids these days love bright neon colors for some reason.
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Witnessed today no end of hi vis gear keeps you safe or gets you noticed watched a lad on a bring green er6 with high vis gear and helmet get pulled out on by a car
 
CBRHoonigan said:
Witnessed today no end of hi vis gear keeps you safe or gets you noticed watched a lad on a bring green er6 with high vis gear and helmet get pulled out on by a car
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It definitely still happens. That's why you can't let it make you too secure and comfortable. But I still gotta think it reduces the number of people who "don't see you". Always ride like you are invisible though.
 
Kill Kitty said:
I love high-vis gear. Sure sometimes I get a little tired of it, but I switch it up and wear white in the day time and the high-vis at dusk or when it is overcast or rainy. Not only do driver's see you sooner, I think they tend to respect you a little more, cops too. I've even had drug dealers mistake me for a cop and run from me! High-vis I think sends a message to other motorists: "I am responsible and care about my safety more than looking cool. I'm no dare devil, just trying to get home in one piece like everyone else." Nothing against other styles of gear, I just think that's how non-riders perceive it. Like oh, look how safe they are...instant respect. Whereas wearing some super slick looking gear probably just makes people angry and jealous, haha!

The gear I have now is the Scorpion EXO-700, Icon Corset Vest which I wear over a solid black jacket when it's dark, and I have a really beast touring jacket (Scorpion Fury) that got me through all last winter, and some Olympia gloves. It always seems to me I see more standard bike riders in high vis. Like adventure touring types. When I first started, I made the mistake of wearing all black gear because it looked awesome. And promptly got into an accident because the woman "didn't see me". I don't rely on my gear to make me visible, but in my book every little bit I can do to be safer might actually help prevent a wreck. Having the brightest colors at the top (on your helmet) is really going to increase your visibility. This helmet practically lights up in low light conditions. I get compliments on it all the time too because kids these days love bright neon colors for some reason.
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I love Hi-Viz gear as well. To me, it does get more respect from cops, and other drivers. I am wearing Hi-Viz colors constantly, and when I am on a ride, like the one I was on with the 4th Annual Military Heroes Benefit Ride (Video is on my channel), I was asked if I was the road captain, or lead bike, when I actually got there late. I stuck out so much, that I think I may have impressed some Harley riders in my "power rangers" outfit. LOL . That is funny that drug dealers run from you, maybe try to bait them in front of a cop and see what happens. LO. :) You are right in my opinion about how other non-riders perceive a person that wears Hi-viz gear compared to the non hi-viz gear kill kitty. It is evident especially where I am. Cops, and others notice me more with my Hi-Viz gear on. I have yet to have someone pull out in front of me while I wear my Hi-Viz gear. Keyword there is "Yet". Sometimes it is that perception of the slick, good looking gear, that maybe makes some people angry and jealous like you said, but if someone wants to hit you, they will, and they have a vendetta out for all motorcyclists, that is where you have to use your better judgment to avoid a confrontation than to get involved in one, because that person could try to either 1) mow you down, or 2) try to shoot you at point blank range, then the Hi-Viz gear would not help at all but make you a target. Although wearing gear greatly reduces your chances of seriously injury, you have to also be armed with "street smarts" as well when you ride. I do also get compliments for wearing my neon gear as well, especially from doctors and nurses at the hospital where I work at as well. :) I look at like this, wearing about 700-800 dollars worth of gear, beats having to pay thousands of dollars later in hospital bills, but wearing Hi-Viz gear that has the added protection is priceless.I just wish other riders in this state would share the same mentality I have, and that is "dress for the crash, not the ride".
 
CBRHoonigan said:
No excuse for me on a bright orange bike with a loud exhaust and a bright headlight
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LOL, I bet people can hear you and see you. Here in the USA, sometimes that is not enough, especially at night. With my bike, it is all LED on every part of the bike. If people can not see me with all my lime yellow gear and reflective gear, they are either blind, drunk or stupid, or all 3. LOL
 
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