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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by stephenmarklay
I added some tape to the brush guards and the fork covers.

If you squint you can see them in action
Niceeeeeeee
 
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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That looks good. I'd like to see it on the road at night as oncoming traffic. Stay safe out there!
 
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by IDRIDR
That looks good. I'd like to see it on the road at night as oncoming traffic. Stay safe out there!
Yeah I am pretty sure its not going to look so bright with headlights at an intersection. However, I bet it is still noticeable. I think I will pull it outside tonight and shine the car lights at it to see what it looks like. I will snap a picture of that. I will also snap a picture of what they look like without the reflection.

I am cutting out a "K" logo for the swing arms. Not too big and ugly and not to hard to cut out. It should look good and give me a little side visibility. The forks wrap around so they are visible too. I need some higher side visibility too. I may do my helmet as well.

EDIT: Swing arm with flash and without with tape logo. Also a pic of the bike with all the tape. The only one that stands is on the brush guards but I like them high up. I may do the guards with blinkers but this will work for now.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Swingarm 'K' is nicely done. Good job!
 
Old Apr 1, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Hey thanks! Actually its extremely subtle. In the picture it really stands out but when you are looking at it, it looks like a hologram. Kind of there kind of not. It looks cool even without the reflective benefits.
 
Old Apr 1, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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The K looks nice, i'd buy it... I need some shine for my sf, its way to dark. Where did u pick up the reflective vinyl, local decal shop?
 
Old Apr 1, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by LikesToThump
The K looks nice, i'd buy it... I need some shine for my sf, its way to dark. Where did u pick up the reflective vinyl, local decal shop?

I ordered a roll of the tape (2" x 15') from Amazon. I just printed out the logo on the printer and made a template. Super easy.
 
Old Apr 2, 2012 | 03:09 AM
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That stuff is CRAZY bright! Very nice, and the Kawi "K" came out awesome!!! I may just pick some of it up myself. Wowser, that stuff is 'spensive...
 
Old Apr 2, 2012 | 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by rgoers
That stuff is CRAZY bright! Very nice, and the Kawi "K" came out awesome!!! I may just pick some of it up myself. Wowser, that stuff is 'spensive...
Yeah you don't need 15 feet for the bike either. My son and daughter are getting the benefit for there bicycles. Cutting little hearts and flowers for her. I am not sure how I am going to manage cutting a Batman out but I will give it a shot!

I am sure I will use it and I am fine spending the $20 if it translates into a little safety.

I hope on the road it is useful.
 
Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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You could always sell a few of those "Kawi K's" you made and cover the cost of the tape and then some.
 

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