BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi
Having been hit from behind by a current police class 1 rider on a motorcycle and on another occasion by an ex police class 1 traffic officer/driver in a Jag, I'm pretty keen on being visible - it also explains the permanent front and rear video recording setup!
So, using some 3M reflective sheet (hex style for intensity of reflection) I made and fitted the decals in the photos. The ones under the topbox aren't really seen until being at a driver's eye level while the lower ones are but I believe they don't look too yucky. Even if they do, I'm happy that the bike will be more easily seen from a fair old distance away.

I have the same M3 Hex strips on my panniers but nothing as professional as yours. My thoughts with bikes that have top boxes fitted is with the trend of SUV cars, bike rear lamps are not at eye level anymore if they travel close. BMW and other manufacturers know people fit top boxes to certain touring models. So why don't they design the rear lamp to protrude out more or be mounted lower?
I followed a little 125cc bike the other day. It was fitted with what i would guess was a one helmet sized box. Approx five feet away i couldn't see the rear lamp.

I added reflective tape and extra brake lights to the saddlebags and the top case.

Steve

I have pre cut black reflective tape on the on the way at the moment.

Hi Glenn
I previously owned a HONDA ST1300 and originally I put on black reflective sheet at the rear too because it blended really well into the black plastic and the grey painted areas as well as being almost invisible until illuminated.
The problem was that I was advised that the black reflects white which is not permitted at the back - 'gotta' be red. So I changed it for the stuff in the photos above - everyone was happy!!
Just saying.

Opps, maybe I need to revise the tape panels