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Title: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on December 28, 2021, 12:35:32 AM
This is the same section of road.....after paving and then after painting!

(https://i.postimg.cc/s2D5nq1Q/Street1.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/6pBZ3grj/Stree.jpg)

The white edge lines are a big help on my rainy or foggy night rides into town for coffee!

Stig
Title: Re: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: rjs987 on December 28, 2021, 12:42:42 AM
Gotta have really good headlights riding a road not marked in the dark. Especially black top roads with no markings.
Title: Re: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: randyo on December 28, 2021, 05:15:51 AM
Quote from: rjs987 on December 28, 2021, 12:42:42 AM
Gotta have really good headlights riding a road not marked in the dark. Especially black top roads with no markings.

I don't have a problem going slower, I won't outride/drive my lights. I prefer dark unlit backroads with less or no traffic,

and when it's snowing, any markings are covered
Title: Re: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: Neil955i on December 28, 2021, 09:35:55 AM
A big improvement. A lot of our road markings could do with repainting they’re so worn!  Councils saving money though 🙁
Title: Re: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: Ex-KLR on December 28, 2021, 08:13:41 PM
Quote from: rjs987 on December 28, 2021, 12:42:42 AM
Gotta have really good headlights riding a road not marked in the dark. Especially black top roads with no markings.
And when it's raining.
Title: Re: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: jermwars on January 03, 2022, 06:50:27 PM
I wouldn't stand a chance...Maybe on a completely empty road
Title: Re: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: Neil955i on January 05, 2022, 11:55:19 AM
Quote from: Ex-KLR on December 28, 2021, 08:13:41 PM
And when it's raining.

Having ridden in some torrential downpours in my time, I agree!  Best avoided if you can, although it certainly extends the riding skills.
Title: Re: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on January 05, 2022, 12:16:14 PM
Stig, those are some really great photos there :)


Major Tom
Title: Re: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: Neil955i on January 05, 2022, 01:28:13 PM
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on January 05, 2022, 12:16:14 PM
Stig, those are some really great photos there :)


Major Tom

Yes they are, but Stig's too modest to point that out!
Title: Re: Road markings make a big difference in the dark!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on January 05, 2022, 05:37:45 PM
Quote from: Neil955i on January 05, 2022, 01:28:13 PM
Yes they are, but Stig's too modest to point that out!
Yep, I've retained a batman for that kinda stuff.

Stig