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Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:35 pm
by MikeS
milleplod wrote:
Anyone wearing such a thing should be lampooned, mocked, treated with derision and generally scorned....always. Wannabe idiots, the lot of them.
Pete
Pete, I don't think you should be sitting on the fence with your opinon on this.
Mike
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:38 pm
by David.
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.
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:55 pm
by milleplod
MikeS wrote:
Pete, I don't think you should be sitting on the fence with your opinon on this.
Mike
It's just that, an opinion, but one dear to my heart!
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:06 pm
by milleplod
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.
Pete
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:18 pm
by Beagle
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.
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:22 pm
by David.
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.
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 8:29 pm
by simbo
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
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:25 pm
by David.
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.
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:36 pm
by DaveCly
Have we moved threads ?
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:40 pm
by David.
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!
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:20 am
by rangemaster728
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:
When I ride my black R1200RT none of this happens for some strange reason:
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Ride safe!
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Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:20 am
by rangemaster728
Maybe the riding gear??
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Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:31 am
by Casbar
Because you haven't got your chaps on 8)
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:11 pm
by David.
Re: Impersonating a police officer
Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:15 pm
by Gavj
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 :))