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Reflective Tape

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Just thought I'd share what my PCX looks like with some reflective tape on it.
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great result..
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I like that!
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Really nice, are some reflective tapes higher quality or more wear / weather resistant that others ?
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The stuff fire and police use:

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

It could save your life! ;)
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This is how the screen looks in daylight.
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I agree with the others: BE SEEN! The windscreen colour combo is a bit much for my taste but enjoy beeing seen!
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2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories


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1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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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.
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Absolutely nobody can fault you for that! Also, did you paint the fluorescent yellow on the windscreen?
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2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories


Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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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?
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--> seeing yer pic, it's growing on me ;)
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Lovely photo by the way :P
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I have to admit it's growing on me as well! I have hi-viz helmet stickers and jacket etc. Hmmm.
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2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories


Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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