Scotchlite Tape on leathers

[BENSR125]

is it a good idea?

i've been thinking about adding some scotchlite reflective vinyl tape to my leathers, as they're pretty much all black, and i don't fancy one of those hi-viz roadworkers jackets (although i'd get one if all else failed)

has anyone tried this? do you recon the adhesive would be strong enough to be practical? or would it damage the leather?

any advice much appreciated,

Ben

[stinkwheel]

It'd stick across the back of your helmet a whole lot better.

[BENSR125]

i heard that sticking things to your helmet damages the shell.

but if you can get helmet specific stickers i'm all for being as reflective as possible!
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[stinkwheel]

You can stick what you want on an Arai, says so on the instructions they come with. Don't know about other makes.

I can't see how it would damage the shell to be honest. You'd be sticking it to the paint anyway.

[BENSR125]

i've got a shoei xr-1000, should have similar rules, but i'll check it out with a dealer first

cheers for the speedy response
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[scoota bk]

Even for hard hats it's recomended no to paint/draw/stick stuff on as apparently the UV rays react with them over time and damage the shell?


BTW you can get scotchlite tape to sew on

[stinkwheel]

https://www.araihelmet-europe.com/php/page/index2.php?page=faq1

[KTM Gordo]

Going back to the original question, sticking self-adhesive reflective tape on to your leather jackets should be fine. What might be better is sew-on reflective tape as it's likely to be more resiliant. Depends how handy you are with a needle and thread (and a thimble).

Personally I've gone down the high-viz waistcoat route as I don't always want to wear it, and when it gets grubby I can just replace it.

The ones that fasten with Velcro aren't all that good as they tend to come undone over 30, but I've managed to get one with a zip and it works fine (even if I do look like a dispatch rider!).

https://images.fotopic.net/y5mcik.jpg

HTH
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[mark83]

If you don't like traditional HiViz stuff, you can always opt for something more seasonal.....
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[MarJay]

I have scotchlite material sewn into the back of my crowtrees...

Looks really good in the dark!
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[Paivi]

Or you could make your bike or helmet more hi viz:

https://www.streetglo.net/motorcycle.graphic.kits/
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[joyda]

you can stick it on but don't use super glue, failing that needle and thread and alot of time will do the trick

[BENSR125]

Cheers guys,

I think i'm gonna go down the Hi-Viz jacket route route, i don't recon i'll be able to pull it off style-wise, and i'll probably look like a right nob! But at the end of the day i'd rather have drivers laughing and hurling abuse at me than have them ignore me - "sorry mate, didn't see you"

Might cover myself in tape for good measure!
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[KTM Gordo]