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Hey guys,
I heard that there's a reflective tape (3M) that is see through in daylight, but lights up fairly bright when light hits it? I'd like to put something like this on my bike (back/front) for some added night time visibility.
Anyone have experience with this? Done this before? Where is a good place to get it?
2011 CBR250R
2008 CBR125R (Enjoyed...sold...not forgotten)
I would try a sign maker first. I scored a ton of 3M black reflective tape from http://twincitygraphics.com in Kitchener.
New to me for 2012.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...e-tape-kit.htm
i'm looking for different colors too.
Ya that's pretty much what I'm looking for. I'd prefer clear over solid colours simply because it will blend in better. Still need to find some good locations on the bike to put it on for max effect.
2011 CBR250R
2008 CBR125R (Enjoyed...sold...not forgotten)
You can try a few places.
- 3M Trimline might be able to help you out. They typically do window tint, stone guard and vinyl graphics
- An industrial distributor might as well i.e. Acklands Grainger or Unisource
One of the problems might be size. You might have to buy a full roll of tape as opposed to just 1 meter.
I remember seeing some black ones and different colours at Princess Auto.
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Look for a glowing white bike
To be reflective the tape needs refective backing. I don't see clear reflective being all that possible. I bought this black tape. A shot of my DL650.
Try finding out who tricks out the local police cars, and other emergency vehicles. They may have scraps around.
I've never heard of see thru, but 3M scotchlite comes in different colours and is reflective. I have black tape on my black bike and unless you are looking for them during the daylight you can't see them. They show up in flash pictures like the above, though.
You can e-bay it. 'scotchlite'
Mark H.
06 ZX-14
I have black rim tape, but reflects gold... There's options out there.
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Thanks for the great updates guys, I appreciate it! As my bike's Red/Black I can put the black on fairly easily to keep the bike looking clean. I'm thinking the front forks...near the front cowling where it's black...on the rear turn signals...and on the bottom of the plate (although the plate is already reflective. As for the red I'll see how it comes out.
Dirty do you have a pic of the locations you placed it on?
I've never considered rim tape but might be something to look into as well! Thanks C-Note
Oh ya...and has anyone put it on the back of their helmet? I have a white/black one so I can probably cut it to fit within the shapes.
Last edited by mimico_polak; 05-03-2012 at 10:53 AM.
2011 CBR250R
2008 CBR125R (Enjoyed...sold...not forgotten)
I am not going to lie, I have searched for this before http://www.glo-net.com/glowreflect.html just cuz its green.
Here is more on that research of mine.. http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/glow...dark-tape.html
Last edited by afelotreyu; 05-03-2012 at 12:47 PM.
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2012 Candy Green Kawasaki 250cc
2000 Black Honda Rebel 250cc - Sold
I think Princess & crappy tire has white.
I got a roll of orange
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