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milleplod wrote:

Anyone wearing such a thing should be lampooned, mocked, treated with derision and generally scorned....always. Wannabe idiots, the lot of them.
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Pete, I don't think you should  be sitting on the fence with your opinon on this.


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milleplod wrote:I rode work bikes for 20-odd years, and wore the hi-viz to go with them - never, ever again, thanks very much!
David. wrote:A local retired Police motorcyclist also does not wear Hi-Viz, said, "he'd had enough of that at work".
Could there be a particular reason for this or is it just to break the ties from work, which would be understandable.
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MikeS wrote:
Pete, I don't think you should  be sitting on the fence with your opinon on this.


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David. wrote: Could there be a particular reason for this or is it just to break the ties from work, which would be understandable.
Personally, I never thought that hi-viz made one bit of difference to my safety when racking up my in-service mileage. Prior to the introduction of it, I wore 2-piece black leathers, nothing reflective of note - admittedly, though, the bike was a liveried one, more often than not - and I don't recall having more close shaves, near misses or whatever back then. If they're not looking, they'll not see you, whatever you're wearing. I'm not blowing my own trumpet, and I'm nowhere near being a fantastically-skilled rider, but I really do believe that the training I had played a massive part in my surviving all that riding without a major prang.

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I bought high viz bmw jackets and dayglow yellow system helmets after I saw other bikers with black jackets and helmets. Those who wore high viz stuck out more noticeable. For me it was a no brainer. Motorway repairers wont be wearing black clothing.
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milleplod wrote:Personally, I never thought that hi-viz made one bit of difference to my safety when racking up my in-service mileage. I'm nowhere near being a fantastically-skilled rider, but I really do believe that the training I had played a massive part in my surviving all that riding without a major prang.
Thanks for your "professional" feedback Pete, sounds like we have similar thoughts on the wearing of Hi-Viz or not.
David. wrote:Have since stopped wearing Hi-Viz. My theory is that I hope my post-test training will help to keep me safe. Rather than assuming that folks will see me if I'm dressed and lit up like a Christmas tree.
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David. wrote: Thanks for your "professional" feedback Pete, sounds like we have similar thoughts on the wearing of Hi-Viz or not.

I asked my local  "professional" on her opinion on high viz? She said she'd recommend anything for an extra £20 😁
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
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DaveCly wrote:I’m sure you’re aware of BP’s offer of free fuel to marked bikes during this time.
Sounds like an invitation to impersonate a police officer, plus BMW do recommend BP fuel.
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Have we moved threads ?
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DaveCly wrote:Have we moved threads?
Sorry, couldn't resist, just a bit of gentle humour in these dark days Dave.

Hi-Viz will brighten things up!
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It doesn’t have to be a white motorcycle... here in the United States not all police motorcycles are white. They don’t have the high-viz paint schemes like they do in some European countries, they’re typically black, or white. Some blues mixed in there as well.

When I ride my big red Harley folks tailgate me, cut me off, turn left in front of me and constantly talk on their cellular phones while driving near me:
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When I ride my black R1200RT none of this happens for some strange reason:
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Maybe the riding gear??
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Because you haven't got your chaps on  8)
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My RT is white, my clothing and helmet are dark..... what I have noticed recently is when I catch up with a car, I drive mostly on country roads, they drive in the gutter / verge and kick up all sorts of crap with their tyres!!!  I dont know if they think I am police or they just are helping me get passed? I think they just crap themselves when a bike apperas behind them..... at least they see me  :))
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