The Opposite of Hi Viz

[stealth1]

New color for 2016 KLR.

If you are riding one of these, doesn't it increase the odds of having an accident because someone doesn't see you.

It can't look good on the accident report when the color of your bike is listed as gray camo.

Blends in nicely with all the concrete.

 

[gixxerjasen]

Doesn't matter how much camo you put on it, the ugliness will still shine through to be enough of an eyesore to keep you safe.

 

[gixxerjasen]

Also, kind of ironic someone with a name like yours complaining about lack of hi-viz.

 

[escapefjrtist]

That's kinda cool lookin...

--G

 

[twisted]

I kinda like it, too. I figure no one sees me, though, either, so ...

 

[garyahouse]

This bike would be perfect for those days when I get to work a little late. I could sneak in the parking lot, and of course nobody would notice, and I could slip into work late... and undetected.

Gotta have it.

Gary

darksider #44

 

[Bungie]

Arse-wipes don't see a screaming red fire engine with lights and sirens going 2 feet off their bumper. Your probably better off if they DON'T see you.

 

[Allen_C]

Just put louder pipes on it...loud pipes save lives!

 

[DeSudet]

There's a local shop to me that is owned and manned entirely by weekend racers. They call themselves the Ghilli crew on track because their bikes are painted in a sort of olive drab camo pattern and they've been known to hit the track wearing Ghilli suits over their leathers for the novelty of it.

 

[radiummadman]

if the people in Ghillie suits run off the track won't it be hard for the emergency crews to find them ?????

 

[El Toro Joe]

New color for 2016 KLR.If you are riding one of these, doesn't it increase the odds of having an accident because someone doesn't see you.

It can't look good on the accident report when the color of your bike is listed as gray camo.

Blends in nicely with all the concrete.

and why would you need knobby tires in the city?

 

[DiggerDr.]

Must have poor cornering qualities.

 

[Bungie]

and why would you need knobby tires in the city?

I damn near have wet dreams of talking my little 250 down some tight Appalachian backroads even with knobbies on.

Those things turn like MOFO's even with the traction limitations of knobbies.

 

[ionbeam]

I'm thinking that an off road bike like that with a long suspension travel would be just the ticket for Boston roads. In fact, there are a lot of winter ravaged roads in New England that would be better ridden with an off road bike.

 

[gixxerjasen]

and why would you need knobby tires in the city?

Um, cutting through to the service road off the highway when stuck in traffic. Been there done that on the supermoto and was wishing for something with a little more traction, though the jump off the curb was fun.

I'm certain they could come in handy for other hooliganish antics as well.

 

[juniorfjr]

I'm thinking large military contract in their future.

 

[SacramentoMike]

I'm thinking large military contract in their future.

You didn't know about the U.S. Marines diesel KLR?

 

[Bungie]

I'm thinking that an off road bike like that with a long suspension travel would be just the ticket for Boston roads. In fact, there are a lot of winter ravaged roads in New England that would be better ridden with an off road bike.

I keep telling people that a trail bike is nearly the perfect vehicle for urban commuting in Sudbury. It sails over potholes. Gets close to a 100mpg, is up high for good visibility, turns like crazy. In fact, except for days I'm leaving on a trip from work, I don't think I've brought my FJR to work once since I got the trailbike in 2012. Why beat it up?!

 

[gixxerjasen]

You obviously have a shorter commute than my 100 mile round trip. FJR eats that right up.