How does this look?
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RE: How does this look?
There have been several studies done on this and the bottom line is that drivers eyes are accustomed and "looking for" a certain size. so the spatial issue is the biggest problem we have and what causes them to see right through us and on to whatever is behind us. you could paint the entire bike dayglo and it still wouldn't solve it. i have a silver bike too and added a couple of police type reflective strips on my mirrors because it can't hurt but honestly the only things they listed in the study that make any real difference is adding those huge harley type lights that are spread apart and have a bunch of distance between'em and as a 2nd option to help (and more realistic option for us sportsbike types) is the headlight modulators that constantly increase and decrease the brightness of the bulbs.
p.s. gaudy/tacky color helmets/jackets don't hurt either for daytime.
p.s. gaudy/tacky color helmets/jackets don't hurt either for daytime.
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#15
RE: How does this look?
Let us know how it works out for ya. If It helps I might do the same. I have a silver bike also and had to swerve around a F-150 on my front tire, stunter style. And I'm no stunter! Saw them in the parking lot and they never even hesitated befor pulling right out in front of me. I always ride like Im invisible but sometimes thats just not enough I guess......
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RE: How does this look?
it might help....isnt very big....I always ride with my brights on during the day for that reason...but I also have a yellow bike, yellow jacket, and yellow helmet...so.....
A brightly colored helmet and jacket is what I think is the best.
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RE: How does this look?
ORIGINAL: Kewl Breeze
There have been several studies done on this and the bottom line is that drivers eyes are accustomed and "looking for" a certain size. so the spatial issue is the biggest problem we have and what causes them to see right through us and on to whatever is behind us. you could paint the entire bike dayglo and it still wouldn't solve it. i have a silver bike too and added a couple of police type reflective strips on my mirrors because it can't hurt but honestly the only things they listed in the study that make any real difference is adding those huge harley type lights that are spread apart and have a bunch of distance between'em and as a 2nd option to help (and more realistic option for us sportsbike types) is the headlight modulators that constantly increase and decrease the brightness of the bulbs.
p.s. gaudy/tacky color helmets/jackets don't hurt either for daytime.
There have been several studies done on this and the bottom line is that drivers eyes are accustomed and "looking for" a certain size. so the spatial issue is the biggest problem we have and what causes them to see right through us and on to whatever is behind us. you could paint the entire bike dayglo and it still wouldn't solve it. i have a silver bike too and added a couple of police type reflective strips on my mirrors because it can't hurt but honestly the only things they listed in the study that make any real difference is adding those huge harley type lights that are spread apart and have a bunch of distance between'em and as a 2nd option to help (and more realistic option for us sportsbike types) is the headlight modulators that constantly increase and decrease the brightness of the bulbs.
p.s. gaudy/tacky color helmets/jackets don't hurt either for daytime.
I'm thinking that black, silver and maybe even white colored bikes tend to blend into the background more. But it certainly has to do with a smaller profile too.
My helmet is a Shoei X-11kagayama in silver with white stripes, so it's not bright either.The gear I wear isall black leathers.
It is a small spot, but I'll see how it works out. I can always peel it off later.