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With SOLAS tape they reflect light well.  
On the helmets below, the second from the left has SOLAS tape; notice it reflects light well.  


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They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/418/DEPT/Street-Bike-Vests-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/armor/visibility_products_and_misc_/ New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold.  
They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/418/DEPT/Street-Bike-Vests-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/armor/visibility_products_and_misc_/ New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold. There are also other manufacturers who sell these kinds of vests, such as [http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/113/400/Textile_Jackets/Military_Spec_Vest Joe Rocket].


If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.
If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.
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Bill H, with 50 years of motorcycling experience, recommends the [http://www.conspicuityinc.com/ConspicWeb/InfoOrder1.htm Conspicuity brand]. Conspicuity makes a variety of models and colors.  
Bill H, with 50 years of motorcycling experience, recommends the [http://www.conspicuityinc.com/ConspicWeb/InfoOrder1.htm Conspicuity brand]. Conspicuity makes a variety of models and colors.  


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"Conspicuity makes the best non-flapping, zip-front model I know of for about $55, and it lasts for years and years."
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