The visible bike

[Steve in VT]

I've been adding reflective tape (the black stuff) to various places on my R1200R, and then I realized the hi-viz belt I bought from Areostich just fits around my tailbag. I think it's actually better there than around my waist. Last week I rode the bike to a party and was a little worried, parked next to the road, someone might not see the bike in the dark. I left the belt in blink mode, and it made a perfect mooring light.http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8667 ... 339f_z.jpg

[Newportcycle]

Good thinking!! Very sound solution. I like the reflective stickers on the bags as well.

I've been adding reflective tape (the black stuff) to various places on my R1200R, and then I realized the hi-viz belt I bought from Areostich just fits around my tailbag. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8667 ... 339f_z.jpg

[citrusbbee]

Great idea, looks good, too! What brand is your tailbag?

[Steve in VT]

What brand is your tailbag?

It's a Rapid Transit, but it's old, so you probably won't find it for sale. Maybe a newer version. It started life as a magnetic tank bag on my 84 R65LS. Stayed put, and held just enough stuff. It expands about 100%. Then I got the 1200, and it only-kinda-sorta worked on the weird tank. And then at 100+ on the Trans-Canada, it jumped off. Broke a nice jar of Nova Scotia plum jam. Busted the magnets all to hell.
So to make a long story longer, I cut off the magnet flaps, strapped it to my tail rack with a short bungee and an REI velcro pack strap. Only issue - it's not waterproof. Not even water resistant. But it does have a waterproof cover.