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Wireless warning light safety harness

Clever idea but will it catch on?

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Posted: 27 August 2008
by Visordown News

Visordown Motorcycle News
Would you wear one?

SEEN THIS new safety device for bikers? Called 'My Backup' the wireless bib is worn over your existing motorcycle gear and warns following drivers of your intentions with lights that work in conjuntion with your bike's brake and turn signals.

The company haven't released any specific availability dates yet but we'll keep you posted on any developments.


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Gaz #1
That's what your indicators and brake light is for isn't it ???

Posted: 27/08/2008 at 16:20


Ilike2thinkso

You could have a disco flashing away on your back and some of the morons in they're boxes still wouldn't see you.

I can see where the company is coming from but can't see it catching on!!

What say you all???


Posted: 27/08/2008 at 17:13


Alan Haskins
I think it might get in the way of my Sam Browne belt

Posted: 27/08/2008 at 17:33


iBurty

It's reminiscent of the head light rear light brake light things that were on the market a few years ago.  Perhaps a good idea but I don't think I've ever seen anyone use one of them either.

I can't see this catching on, most bikers are too fashion conscious.  


Posted: 27/08/2008 at 18:12


Michie
Ilike2thinkso wrote (see)

You could have a disco flashing away on your back and some of the morons in they're boxes still wouldn't see you.

I can see where the company is coming from but can't see it catching on!!

What say you all???


NO

Posted: 27/08/2008 at 18:40


Flaps

Daft gimmick.


Posted: 27/08/2008 at 18:47


IIIrd
Alan Haskins wrote (see)
I think it might get in the way of my Sam Browne belt

+1,

what if wear a back pack as well....(yes i know that gets in the way of a sam browne, )

i agree with flaps, daft

on  a scale of 1 to, you've got to be kidding,  it rates as fucking stupid


Posted: 27/08/2008 at 19:19


wr9387

I'm sure somebody thought it was a great idea but willl never catch on i mean you don't see many riders with high vis vests or similar let alone extra lights stuck in various places (saw a little wind powered rear light for a helmet the other day). Plus it would mess up my stealth black look...


Posted: 27/08/2008 at 19:42


Big Damo
I wonder how many bikers actually get shunted in the rear (as it were),and whether there is a hgher number than rear end car accidents. To me the problem is visibility from the front and I dont see how anything a rider can wear can affect this to any great degree - you cant see a high-vis vest when the biker is tucked behind a fairing.

Posted: 28/08/2008 at 00:33

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