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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: johnny on January 15, 2012, 11:48:10 PM

Title: Scotchlite Black Reflective Bag Tape
Post by: johnny on January 15, 2012, 11:48:10 PM

galls online... 4" x 60" scotchlite black reflective... $14.98... (http://www.galls.com/style-DE183-clearance-3m-scotchlite-4--inch-x-60--inch-striping-available-in-reflective-and-non-reflective-styles)

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff192/owrstrich/Ride%20Tales%20IA/Title%20Fetch/004.jpg)

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff192/owrstrich/Ride%20Tales%20IA/Title%20Fetch/003.jpg)

j o

Title: Re: Scotchlite Black Reflective Bag Tape
Post by: Photog on January 16, 2012, 06:43:37 PM

Here's how I did mine. I wrapped the rear around the side slightly, and put a small piece on the front of each bag.

Title: Scotchlite Black Reflective Bag Tape
Post by: Turkus on January 17, 2012, 01:05:01 AM

Don't forget to put a piece on the BOTTOM of your side cases, just in case you're upside down in a ditch in the dark  :biggrin:

Title: Re: Scotchlite Black Reflective Bag Tape
Post by: frodef on January 17, 2012, 04:32:56 AM

Maybe it's just the camera flash that gets the color wrong or something, but don't you want red color on the back?

Title: Re: Scotchlite Black Reflective Bag Tape
Post by: Scott_ on January 17, 2012, 07:31:35 AM

The reflective white is much better at letting you being able to be SEEN by the blind cage drivers.

Title: Re: Scotchlite Black Reflective Bag Tape
Post by: DRxBMW on January 17, 2012, 07:43:18 AM

Quote from: frodef on January 17, 2012, 04:32:56 AM

Maybe it's just the camera flash that gets the color wrong or something, but don't you want red color on the back?

Depends, if your a "safetycrat" red makes sense.

Most bricker's prefer the subliminal latent look of Scotchlite, especially if your saddlebag lids are painted.

For example, below pic of this GS with yellow side cases, can you say FUGLY ? Granted, the cases do "stand out" but at price for cosmetic image factor coolness.

(http://havocdog.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Street-Riding/2011-Ride-to-the-Rock/i-K3f9vhC/0/M/201111-Ride-to-the-Rock-009-M.jpg)

Last Spring, I went with a Hi Viz riding jacket. It does make a difference in heavy traffic. Ever read the Hurt report ? A white helmet Vs Black reduced accident rates by 30%.  IMHO, "reflectorizing" your helmet may be more effective for attention purposes.

(http://havocdog.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Gear/Helmet-Deco/i-QzH3vsk/0/M/Helmet-Deco-037-M.jpg)

(http://havocdog.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Gear/Helmet-Deco/i-VDMDg7d/0/M/Helmet-Deco-034-M.jpg)

JO needs to whip up a motobrick K sticker with reflective qualities for the forum.

Ha, all my Hardley Ablesome pirate riding cohorts claim that Hi viz clothing, enhancement lighting,reflectors,modulators, etc., simply make a rider a better target. Semi true, as a distracted driver will plow into a freight train.

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSy1tygr-M026bFonLF-HgQvzNuafiAtib2dMtiuPy1klpBRjFS)


DRxBMW's mantra: one cannot wear, bolt on, or wire up safety, ride like your invisible.  :nono

Title: Re: Scotchlite Black Reflective Bag Tape
Post by: frodef on January 17, 2012, 08:49:55 AM

Quote from: Scott_ on January 17, 2012, 07:31:35 AM

The reflective white is much better at letting you being able to be SEEN by the blind cage drivers.

True, but if I see a white light ahead I'm expecting it to come towards me... and if it's in my lane I might...  :yow

Title: Re: Scotchlite Black Reflective Bag Tape
Post by: RedRider on January 19, 2012, 02:38:53 AM

johnny, thanks for the heads up!  Ordered some today.
DRx, great "reflectorizing" designs, thanks for sharing some creative ideas! 

Title: Re: Scotchlite Black Reflective Bag Tape
Post by: sbeadg on January 19, 2012, 04:29:42 PM

I TOTALLY agree with you, Dr X.  I do all of the above AND ride like I'm invisible  :2thumbup: