kiltman
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- Joined
- Apr 27, 2013
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- 68
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- Stratford, Ontario Canada
- Bike
- 2002,ST1100ABS
- STOC #
- 8826
Ya you gotta watch us Canucks!Ok then ... :woo
Ya you gotta watch us Canucks!Ok then ... :woo
Not if you're wearing kilts and thongs...Ya you gotta watch us Canucks!
LOLWhen I read the stats of most accidents occurring close to home, I moved!
Sometimes you don't even have to hit the Start button.You & I know, it's a gamble every time you hit the start button and take off.
I've thought about that for a few years and decided to do a little something about it at least. The new helmet I got for Christmas 2013 is the HJC IS-17 Intake Hi-Viz model. I wish TM would offer the Flex jackets in Hi-Viz but they don't (that's the jacket I prefer). I think the contrasts of the neon yellow, black and white/gray lines stands out more than just solid Hi-Viz.You know part of motorcycle safety is avoiding accidents in the first place, and being seen is a big part of that. I just went and looked thru all of the avatars of those responding to this thread and of those who have their pictures in their avatar, either standing or riding, NOT A SINGLE ONE (myself included) was wearing any Hi Viz gear..either jacket or helmet,...or a white helmet. Some may be wearing it and not showing it in their avatar, but I find it kind of ironic that people preach about safety while wearing all black riding gear. I know when I do see a rider wearing Hi Viz he really stands out, is shockingly noticeable, and is highly visible for a long time going up the road. I do have a Hi Viz safety vest I wear at times, but not all the time. My next jacket purchase WILL be Hi Viz, and my next helmet purchase will be white.
You know part of motorcycle safety is avoiding accidents in the first place, and being seen is a big part of that. I just went and looked thru all of the avatars of those responding to this thread and of those who have their pictures in their avatar, either standing or riding, NOT A SINGLE ONE (myself included) was wearing any Hi Viz gear..either jacket or helmet,...or a white helmet. Some may be wearing it and not showing it in their avatar, but I find it kind of ironic that people preach about safety while wearing all black riding gear. I know when I do see a rider wearing Hi Viz he really stands out, is shockingly noticeable, and is highly visible for a long time going up the road. I do have a Hi Viz safety vest I wear at times, but not all the time. My next jacket purchase WILL be Hi Viz, and my next helmet purchase will be white.