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Reflective Tape

Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 7:10 pm
by Inoplanetyanin
Just thought I'd share what my PCX looks like with some reflective tape on it.

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 4:34 pm
by Yorkie150
great result..

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 7:34 pm
by hondamatic
I like that!

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 8:14 pm
by springer1
Really nice, are some reflective tapes higher quality or more wear / weather resistant that others ?

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 8:59 pm
by Jge64
The stuff fire and police use:

https://www.identi-tape.com/solas.html

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 6:15 am
by Inoplanetyanin
springer1 wrote:Really nice, are some reflective tapes higher quality or more wear / weather resistant that others ?
I used this one:
3M 3430 White Micro Prismatic Sheeting Reflective Tape - 4 in. X 15 ft. Non Metalized Adhesive Tape Roll. Safety Tape
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Y ... UTF8&psc=1

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 9:53 am
by WhiteNoise
Haha...Some may think you a Ghost! :lol: (especially If the on-comer was partying)

Kidding aside, I'm very glad you're sharing this with us! You can't be safe enough, but you certainly can give it a go with whatever resources we have. So cheers, I tip my White lid to you!

Agree, I'm for adding lights, reflective tape, hi-viz clothing and anything else (within law limits). Being seen is a big concern for riders so why not draw a bit more attention to ourselves and our bikes? Even at night while your scoot sits parked by itself (briefly I hope), it Will be seen. So cheers for taking those extra measures.

Sorry :oops: I must add, that I'm Not a fan of that Full vertical strip going down the center of your windscreen. I think a smaller piece would have sufficed - a piece either at the top, middle, or bottom.

I'll ask you Go back...Look at your photos again. Cover the center strip with your fingers. Do you see what I see? --> Plenty of Light, Plenty of Tape - White Is really "popping!"
Now cover 3/4 of the center strip leaving just a 1/4 of tape showing - where You would want the tape to remain. IMO, that 1/4 piece is enough.

Over all, it's a great idea and a great job done! and....I love yer Scoot color! :D
Be safe first and always ~WN~

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 7:39 pm
by Old Grinner
Nice job.

It could save your life! ;)

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 7:13 pm
by Inoplanetyanin
This is how the screen looks in daylight.

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:11 pm
by ScottDR
I agree with the others: BE SEEN! The windscreen colour combo is a bit much for my taste but enjoy beeing seen!

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 5:03 am
by Inoplanetyanin
ScottDR wrote:I agree with the others: BE SEEN! The windscreen colour combo is a bit much for my taste but enjoy beeing seen!
Yes, I sacrifice aesthetics for safety.

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:46 am
by ScottDR
Absolutely nobody can fault you for that! Also, did you paint the fluorescent yellow on the windscreen?

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:11 am
by WhiteNoise
Inoplanetyanin, may I assume that you wear a hi-viz neon yellow jacket as well?
Then while seated you've accomplished a hi-viz vertical column to oncoming vehicles. Imagine that! I Gotta admit, that's clever - Yer BIG, Yer BOLD!
Will they see You now?
"Your Chances are, Your Chances are, Awfully Good...." (NKC) :P

--> seeing yer pic, it's growing on me ;)

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:13 am
by WhiteNoise
Lovely photo by the way :P

Re: Reflective Tape

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:31 pm
by ScottDR
I have to admit it's growing on me as well! I have hi-viz helmet stickers and jacket etc. Hmmm.