Members Birthdays
|
|
Main Menu
|
|
11th June 2012
|
 |
Bike Builder
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,849 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2002 Other Motorcycle Model: Harley Ultra Classic Other Motorcycle Year: 2007
|
|
Raingear best color? Fluorescent orange or Lime Green
Trying to make up my mind regarding best raingear color for others to see you.
Bright orange or bright lime-green?
Both seem like a good choice but I notice road construction workers and fire trucks seem to favor the lime-green.
What are your thoughts?
__________________
"Beer has food value but food has no beer value."
2002 XL 1200 SE A/C & SE mufflers Mustang seat, Harley Hard Bags, Detachable Backrest w/Luggage Rack Kuryakyn Stop/Turn Signal Controller w/pulse brake, Pegs and Stirrups, Forward Controls, Memphis Fats Windshield
|
11th June 2012
|
 |
Senior Master Bolter Oner
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Pottstown, PA
Posts: 7,155 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: Royal Enfield C5 Military Other Motorcycle Year: 2012
|
|
I started wearing hi viz stuff more often when I ride. I opted for the bright lime green. I call it high viz yellow, but it's the same color construction workers wear. Guy left turned in front of me yesterday though, so the jury's still out on this one...  |
11th June 2012
|
 |
XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Perfidious Albion
Posts: 6,923 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1250S Sportster/Buell Year: 1998
|
|
This side of the pond, rail workers wear orange, while construction workers, road workers, police, in fact, just about every man and his dog, wears yellow. Yellow high-vis has become so universal that I believe it's becoming lo-vis - it no longer registers with a lot of people - so I'd favour the orange if I were to start wearing hi-vis clothing for riding.
|
11th June 2012
|
 |
Red Beard Cycles
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: MARY Lund, YUK !
Posts: 9,781 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH-1208 Sportster/Buell Year: 1997 Other Motorcycle Year: ALL
|
|
I have the high vis H-D rain suit . Very good stuff. Was only available in orange though.
__________________
I AM THE REAL BAT-MAN!
You Can't Fix STUPID !
Originator of the " NIGHT LITE"
"Guess what?! I got a fever, and the only prescription... is more cowbell!"
"Horsepower Never Lies" - 'Speed's Performance Plus'
MY GALLERY
States I've Ridden in
71.3 hp 70.8 tq
1208cc 11.09:1 (Wiseco 10° Dome 10.5:1 .010 over) ,Screamin Eagle Dual Plug Heads (10° 61cc), Original SE A/C, Vance & Hines Straight Shots w/ Custom Baffles. SE 6800 ign,Dual BREMBO brakes/ Pirelli Night Dragon MU85-16 Rear - 100/90-19 Front. Progressive Springs & 412 HD 13½" Chrome Shocks, 5½" pullback riser w/ "reddtigger mount", Stebel Nautilus Compact Air horn, Kuryakyn LED tail light, Mustang Vintage Super Wide Touring Seat Chrome Tach mount w/ Stainless Tach.
Dragstrip King of the Satan's Barbers MC
Get your own 1%er name
|
11th June 2012
|
|
Bike Builder
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,849 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2002 Other Motorcycle Model: Harley Ultra Classic Other Motorcycle Year: 2007
|
|
I bought both. My dealer had a sale. Now I'm trying to decide which one to carry.
Generally, I try not to ride if it looks like rain but I'm doing a cross-country in June or July.
Both take up the same space.
Thanks for the input.
|
11th June 2012
|
 |
Leg Man!
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: South of Lancaster, PA
Posts: 3,702 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200 Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
|
|
Visibility is always a good idea. Orange or green stand out equally IMO.
But when "Legs" and I ride, I always pack her "rain gear"....a white tee shirt and lose the bra! 
Hey, if we're going to get wet, might as well enjoy it!
__________________
Jester Mafia Member * TC88A Ignition With Rico's Jester III Map *
|
11th June 2012
|
|
Bike Builder
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,849 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2002 Other Motorcycle Model: Harley Ultra Classic Other Motorcycle Year: 2007
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by LuxBlue
But when "Legs" and I ride, I always pack her "rain gear"....a white tee shirt and lose the bra!
Hey, if we're going to get wet, might as well enjoy it! |
Good for her (and you) but I'll spare the general public. |
12th June 2012
|
|
Leg Man!
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: South of Lancaster, PA
Posts: 3,702 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200 Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gusotto
Good for her (and you) but I'll spare the general public.
|
Just havin' a little fun! She'd brain me if I showed her that post!
I see you bought both colors....smart idea being visible in rainy conditions. My rain suit has luminescent stripes for just such an occassion. |
12th June 2012
|
 |
Getting Hammered!
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Collegeville, PA
Posts: 5,064 Sportster/Buell Model: 883L (sorta) Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007
|
|
Now that you have both colors, I presume they are two piece (jacket and pants)...you can mix and match to really stand out!
__________________
Screw Loose Dan
Pegs down for BryanEOD...you'll be missed but not forgotten.
Thanks to all those that serve and especially all those that have given all.
"Life should be lived"
|
13th June 2012
|
|
Bike Builder
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,849 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2002 Other Motorcycle Model: Harley Ultra Classic Other Motorcycle Year: 2007
|
|
I wouldn't know what being a "fashion statement" is like.
Yes, I do have both and they are two-piece.
Both take the same amount of space so maybe I'll just go with whatever I feel like for the day huh?
Basically I don't care to ride in the rain but I still want to be seen.
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 16:32.
|
