Premium Member lhancock Posted July 6, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted July 6, 2016 Those in the UK i'm sure are familiar with these as they've been for sale over there for many years. Hi-Vis vest with the words POLITE emblazoned across the back. Many people i've talked to initially read it as POLICE as its intended and my first commute with it was pretty amusing with all the cars moving out of my lane when they see me coming up from behind. You really do have to look twice if your not paying full attention. They've yet to catch on over here in the new colonies so I figured I'd sport one myself. I've had my fair share of cars drift into my lane half asleep over the years. Most seem to have a love/hate relationship with these but if it helps get me home to my family each day I don't mind a little ribbing here and there. My daily commute either starts or ends in the dark depending on the time of year so I'll take any added visibility I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Reminds me of the a-holes that used to buy the police Kawi 1000s at auction and dress up like cops, minus the gun belt. Seems like a really good way to get an IM-polite response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted July 6, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted July 6, 2016 there is a Facebook group for such people https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454511691525086/ This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member lhancock Posted July 6, 2016 Author Premium Member Share Posted July 6, 2016 lol I'll have to join the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suncoaster Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Wear another clan's tartan ? No thanks. (Sillitoe tartan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamelion Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 You bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeetea Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I can tell you now that if you dress like a cop, the next thing you have is people slamming their brakes on as you come up behind them, and they spot you in the mirror (assuming they ever look...but the ones doing over the limit tend to from time to time) ...just what you don't want. TBH I prefer to consider my self invisible and ride like I'm the referee of a soccer game, being very aware of the game, but staying out of the action and not getting emotionally involved with stupid actions and idjits. Honda SS50, Kawasaki Z200, Honda 400/4, Yamaha TDM900, Yamaha XT660Z Tenere, KTM 990 Adventure, BMW R1200GS, Mr Stevens, and my favourite of all: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer...a bit like FJ-09 only properly named :¬P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member keithu Posted December 30, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted December 30, 2016 I prefer to consider my self invisible and ride like I'm the referee of a soccer game, being very aware of the game, but staying out of the action and not getting emotionally involved with stupid actions and idjits. Great analogy. I've been a soccer referee for years and there are many similarities, although they never occurred to me until now. The expert referee reads the flow of the game to anticipate play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted December 31, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted December 31, 2016 I get it but here they're hard to find and expensive here. Interesting but I also would be worried about a cager slamming on their brakes when they finally see you in their rear view mirror. For over 32 years I've worn (and still have my second replacement) a Conspicuity, Inc. Orange/Yellow/Orange Black Mesh Super SeeMe "chevron" safety vest (very, very durable and adjustable). About $60 including shipping if you shop around. http://www.conspicuity.us/vests.html Last year I went high tech and went to a Adaptiv Technology, LLC (of motorcycle radar detector fame, a great unit) electro-luminescent safety vest, which is very effective and a quality piece. However, the first one had a bad wire and they replaced it for free including shipping with a bit of a fight though. About $55 on the web (again) if you shop... http://www.adaptivtechnologies.com/adaptiv_store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=83&products_id=251 I also have auxiliary brake, side and rear, and front LED lighting, plus a headlight modulator and day-glow reflective decals on my helmets and back of mirrors... Urban riding is a life and death battle that I truly try make into a live "video" game by predicting what stupid, inconsiderate, brain dead, rude and unskilled action or inaction cagers around me will do, and of course make the necessary maneuvers almost before the cager seeming tries to kill me. We have to try to keep smiling and enjoy the ride somehow. Motorcyclists are like sharks, if we stop "swimming" we die (no active gills), and live by the motto "If you aren't there, they can't kill you"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjuster Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I like that: The blind guy shark ride. Figure all other drivers are blind. And ride like a shark, never stop or you die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rustyshackles Posted January 22, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted January 22, 2017 Great one eeetea IBA Member #59800 3 Nations Brewing Mug Club #100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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