Reflective Tape
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Reflective Tape
Just thought I'd share what my PCX looks like with some reflective tape on it.
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Re: Reflective Tape
Really nice, are some reflective tapes higher quality or more wear / weather resistant that others ?
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Re: Reflective Tape
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‘15 PCX build thread here:
https://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4640
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‘15 PCX build thread here:
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Re: Reflective Tape
I used this one:springer1 wrote:Really nice, are some reflective tapes higher quality or more wear / weather resistant that others ?
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
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Re: Reflective Tape
Haha...Some may think you a Ghost! (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 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!
Be safe first and always ~WN~
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 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!
Be safe first and always ~WN~
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Re: Reflective Tape
Nice job.
It could save your life!
It could save your life!
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Re: Reflective Tape
This is how the screen looks in daylight.
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Re: Reflective Tape
I agree with the others: BE SEEN! The windscreen colour combo is a bit much for my taste but enjoy beeing seen!
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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Re: Reflective Tape
Yes, I sacrifice aesthetics for safety.ScottDR wrote: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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Re: Reflective Tape
Absolutely nobody can fault you for that! Also, did you paint the fluorescent yellow on the windscreen?
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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Re: Reflective Tape
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)
--> seeing yer pic, it's growing on me
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)
--> seeing yer pic, it's growing on me
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Lovely photo by the way
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Re: Reflective Tape
I have to admit it's growing on me as well! I have hi-viz helmet stickers and jacket etc. Hmmm.
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