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~~[http://www.ct.gov/dot/LIB/dot/Documents/dhighwaysafety/CTDOT_Hurt.pdf#search~~=~~%22hurt%20report%22 The Hurt Report] states that accident involvement is significantly reduced by the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange, or bright red jackets.~~

====Reflective tape====

They're not the most stylish things, but one member summed it up well: "I'd rather have a cager say "Hey, look at that goober motorcyclist with the bright yellow/orange vest" than "Gosh officer, I never saw her/him." If you're concerned about airflow through the vest, look for a mesh one.

One way you can improve the chances of people seeing you ''before'' they hit you is by adding some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) to your helmet, gear, and/or bike. SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.

These pictures show the 3M brand (don't cheap out on this) that is sold by [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Visibility--Reflective-p-1-c-362.html Aerostich]. In the first picture you can see that helmets just aren't that visible in low light.

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On the helmets below, the second from the left has SOLAS tape; notice it reflects light well.

[[image:DSC05748.jpg|150px]]

When it becomes actual nighttime, you are much more likely to be seen with the SOLAS in place.

[[image:DSC05751.jpg|150px]]

====Vest====

[http://www.ct.gov/dot/LIB/dot/Documents/dhighwaysafety/CTDOT_Hurt.pdf#search=%22hurt%20report%22 The Hurt Report] states that accident involvement is significantly reduced by the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange, or bright red jackets. One way to achieve this look is by wearing a bright, reflective vest. They're not the most stylish things, but one member summed it up well: "I'd rather have a cager say "Hey, look at that goober motorcyclist with the bright yellow/orange vest" than "Gosh officer, I never saw her/him." If you're concerned about airflow through the vest, look for a mesh one.

Motorcyclists who enter military bases are required to wear reflective vests. Icon has developed a functional vest that meets specifications for our citizens in service. They're not a bad idea for the rest of us, either. Your choice of two eye-catching colors.

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They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/~~item~~.aspx~~?style=15826&department=112&Division=1&WT.mc_ID=10001&WT.srch=130&WT.mc_ev=click~~ Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/~~icon_mil_spec_vest_page.htm~~ New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold.

They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/418/DEPT/Street-Bike-Vests-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/armor/visibility_products_and_misc_/ New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold. There are also other manufacturers who sell these kinds of vests, such as [http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/113/400/Textile_Jackets/Military_Spec_Vest Joe Rocket].

If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.

[[Image: Reflective vest 4.jpg|180px]]

~~[http://www.newenoughhp.com/shock_racing_led_visibility_vest_page.htm New Enough Hard Parts] has an LED vest from Shock Racing in yellow or orange.~~

~~[[Image: LED vest 2.jpg|140px]] [[Image: LED vest 3.jpg|150px]]~~

Bill H, with 50 years of motorcycling experience, recommends the [http://www.conspicuityinc.com/ConspicWeb/InfoOrder1.htm Conspicuity brand]. Conspicuity makes a variety of models and colors.

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[[Image: Reflective vest 5.jpg|170px]]

[[Image: Reflective vest 6.jpg|170px]]

~~"Conspicuity makes the best non-flapping, zip-front model I know of for about $55, and it lasts for years and years."~~

[[Image: Reflective vest 7.jpg|150px]]

Another option is to put some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) on your helmet, gear, and/or bike. SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.

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 [[Category:Protective Gear]]
-[http://www.ct.gov/dot/LIB/dot/Documents/dhighwaysafety/CTDOT_Hurt.pdf#search=%22hurt%20report%22 The Hurt Report] states that accident involvement is significantly reduced by the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange, or bright red jackets.
+====Reflective tape====
-They're not the most stylish things, but one member summed it up well: "I'd rather have a cager say "Hey, look at that goober motorcyclist with the bright yellow/orange vest" than "Gosh officer, I never saw her/him." If you're concerned about airflow through the vest, look for a mesh one.
+One way you can improve the chances of people seeing you ''before'' they hit you is by adding  some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) to your helmet, gear, and/or bike.  SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.
+These pictures show the 3M brand (don't cheap out on this) that is sold by [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Visibility--Reflective-p-1-c-362.html Aerostich]. In the first picture you can see that helmets just aren't that visible in low light.
+[[image:DSC05756.jpg|150px]]
+On the helmets below, the second from the left has SOLAS tape; notice it reflects light well.
+[[image:DSC05748.jpg|150px]]
+When it becomes actual nighttime, you are much more likely to be seen with the SOLAS in place.
+[[image:DSC05751.jpg|150px]]
+====Vest====
+[http://www.ct.gov/dot/LIB/dot/Documents/dhighwaysafety/CTDOT_Hurt.pdf#search=%22hurt%20report%22 The Hurt Report] states that accident involvement is significantly reduced by the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange, or bright red jackets. One way to achieve this look is by wearing a bright, reflective vest. They're not the most stylish things, but one member summed it up well: "I'd rather have a cager say "Hey, look at that goober motorcyclist with the bright yellow/orange vest" than "Gosh officer, I never saw her/him." If you're concerned about airflow through the vest, look for a mesh one.
 Motorcyclists who enter military bases are required to wear reflective vests. Icon has developed a functional vest that meets specifications for our citizens in service. They're not a bad idea for the rest of us, either. Your choice of two eye-catching colors.
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 [[Image: Reflective vest 1.jpg|180px]]  [[Image: Reflective vest 2.jpg|180px]]
-They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=15826&department=112&Division=1&WT.mc_ID=10001&WT.srch=130&WT.mc_ev=click Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/icon_mil_spec_vest_page.htm New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold.
+They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/418/DEPT/Street-Bike-Vests-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/armor/visibility_products_and_misc_/ New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold. There are also other manufacturers who sell these kinds of vests, such as [http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/113/400/Textile_Jackets/Military_Spec_Vest Joe Rocket].
 If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.
 [[Image: Reflective vest 4.jpg|180px]]
-[http://www.newenoughhp.com/shock_racing_led_visibility_vest_page.htm New Enough Hard Parts] has an LED vest from Shock Racing in yellow or orange.
-[[Image: LED vest 2.jpg|140px]]  [[Image: LED vest 3.jpg|150px]]
 Bill H, with 50 years of motorcycling experience, recommends the [http://www.conspicuityinc.com/ConspicWeb/InfoOrder1.htm Conspicuity brand]. Conspicuity makes a variety of models and colors.
-[[Image: Reflective vest 5.jpg|170px]]  [[Image: Reflective vest 6.jpg|170px]]  [[Image: Reflective vest 7.jpg|150px]]
+[[Image: Reflective vest 5.jpg|170px]]
+[[Image: Reflective vest 6.jpg|170px]]
-"Conspicuity makes the best non-flapping, zip-front model I know of for about $55, and it lasts for years and years."
+[[Image: Reflective vest 7.jpg|150px]]
-Another option is to put some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) on your helmet, gear, and/or bike.  SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.