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Old 11-22-2012, 04:09 AM   #81 (permalink)
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We do all the time, especially. In the UK but are consistently. Ignored.

Sstenner i'll pm later with a list of companies which should help you get the right kit. A lot are in the E U but will ship.

Fluro does help on occasion but only with reflective strip for dull light. My son wore his on his bike yesterday because of the rain and when he got home he said 4 drivers pulled out as the hadn't seen him.

No amount of hi viz kit will not save you if the driving standards of the car driver is poor. Only good observations on our part will enable us to anticipate what some idiot is going to do and then it's not always enough
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Careful you don't confuse risking your own life and risking others HAP.

Wearing a helmet should be my choice.

Wearing full fluorescent leathers or not should definitely be the rider's choice.

Riding drunk (or other co-ordination inhibiter) is a different matter. When you put others at risk by your behaviour, you've crossed a boundary in my books.
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So...given that our moto-police don't even wear protective gear, what do you figure the chances are we'll see this in the US? I'm going with 'slim'.

I recall Aerostitch made a special LEO suit and tried to market it to the larger states with Motos, but didn't get any takers. Frankly, I'm surprised that these guys don't demand better gear. An open face helmet, some slightly padded pants (not even denim), a short sleeved shirt, and maybe a basic leather jacket if it's cool out. Oh, and some shiny boots. Yeah, that's what I'd want to wear if I was on a bike professionally in hazardous situations nearly every day.

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