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Title: Flouro Reflective Tape
Post by: Gadget on November 23, 2013, 12:29:55 PM
I've fitted some 3M Diamond Grade Flouro Yellow Reflective Tape and 3M Diamond Grade Red Reflective Tape. $19.45 delivered for a 2 Metre Length of Yellow, $18.95 for the Red.

Both were bought from this eBay store based in Nerang, Qld
Flouro Yellow http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321202511066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321202511066)

I stuffed up and bought this one in Red which was in Pre-cut Lengths of 100 mm but it still worked out OK.  Just had to be a little creative. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320907150570 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320907150570)

I am really happy with the results, especially as I fitted them the day after I got out of hospital and did it all with just my left-hand.  :thumb
They are highly reflective and really stand out under Head lights.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1KkJOYmK1js/UpAFiubNsNI/AAAAAAAAAv8/CF7Vxt3ziAU/s288/100_3890.JPG)


(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ni-4QW6M1Ws/UpAF0ea-JJI/AAAAAAAAAwc/TibcsEJGexw/s288/100_3889.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VZNhhWGEOM8/UpAFt7GfWXI/AAAAAAAAAwM/iPy0WkO9WLA/s288/100_3891_blanked.jpg) 

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LW14tmsXO4k/UpAFx-XwoSI/AAAAAAAAAwU/HEUw-05y4m4/s288/100_3892_blanked.jpg)


This photo was taken at night.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LgZbFk_Syrg/UpAFpv1cKCI/AAAAAAAAAwE/j6MzhDwwzOQ/s288/100_3887.JPG)


Title: Re: Flouro Reflective Tape
Post by: Shiney on November 23, 2013, 08:29:35 PM
AWESOME WORK :thumbsup :thumbs :clap :-++ :-++
Title: Re: Flouro Reflective Tape
Post by: Roadrunner on November 24, 2013, 06:42:21 AM
Looks great. I bought some of those tailbrights which are black during the day and white at night. And have been thing of using some RED with them. You have convinced me that is the way to go. Hmmm helps to be ambidextrous eh.
Title: Re: Flouro Reflective Tape
Post by: Totgas on November 24, 2013, 07:44:05 AM
 :thumbs :thumbs :thumbs Great Job Gadget!  :thumbs :thumbs :thumbs


I know people have differing opinions about making your bike stand out from the crowd.
I am very safety conscious and when I bough my my bike, QAS kindly arranged for it to be "flouroed up" with ambulance panels.
I have received a number of comments about being "a wanker" however I have also been told my bike is extremely visable from a great distance and being white makes the cagers just that bit more cautious.
If being a wanker saves an accident and injuries to myself and my wallet, then so be it.
I personally believe that peer pressure prevents a number of motorcyclists adopting a greater safety visibility stance.  (take fluro vests for example).

Cheers,
A.

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/c/585/sxpn.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/g9sxpnj) (http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/c/607/u1hw.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/gvu1hwj)
Title: Re: Flouro Reflective Tape
Post by: Roadrunner on November 24, 2013, 08:03:34 AM
Hey Totgas
Mate may I assume you are and ex ambo/paramedic? I served with both the NSW and Qld Ambulance services and bro I have seen enough motorcycle accidents. And the oft use phrase is " I didn't see him officer" 8) and you look for their Labrador!!
 
So who really cares what others think. :nahnah Prevention beats cure anytime. :thumbs
Staying visible and riding :wht11 defensively is all we have.
Title: Re: Flouro Reflective Tape
Post by: Wild Rose on November 24, 2013, 02:15:18 PM
AWESOME WORK :thumbsup :thumbs :clap :-++ :-++
:clap :clap :clap :thumbs :thumbs :thumb
Title: Re: Flouro Reflective Tape
Post by: Wombat on November 24, 2013, 10:43:58 PM
i wondered what that reflection was to the east of Perth over the hills  :eek

 :wht11
Title: Re: Flouro Reflective Tape
Post by: Pezzz on November 24, 2013, 11:48:14 PM
Maybe the rising sun ? Hahahaha....

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Title: Re: Flouro Reflective Tape
Post by: Gadget on November 25, 2013, 06:14:08 PM
Now you know Wombat.  :grin