MC open carrying around Lehigh Valley. Now other parts of PA ?

[ett]

Thanks everyone for the encouraging replies and suggestions !


Manxdriver,
Sorry to hear about your friend. He and his family have my prayers.

[Liberifle]

I'm of the ATGATT persuasion, so open carry is difficult while riding. The bottom half of my holster occasionally peeks out from under my riding jacket (I don't do the one piece suit, I have some uh... extra poundage in the way) so that's the closest it gets.

[Exbiker]

I suppose I look very comical to people on my Guzzi, in my high viz helmet, wearing a high viz Aerostich Roadcrafter riding suit, class II safety vest

No wonder they stare.........did you celebrate the SCOTUS decision? J/K

[ett]

No wonder they stare.........did you celebrate the SCOTUS decision? J/K

NO.
But since wearing all that gear I have noticed a significant reduction in the amount of drivers cutting me off.

[Remington788]

NO.
But since wearing all that gear I have noticed a significant reduction in the amount of drivers cutting me off.

Are you trying to introduce practicality into a POOFA discussion? Shame.

I've seen a few riders with OWB holsters. It looks like it would be more comfortable

[Liberifle]

NO.
But since wearing all that gear I have noticed a significant reduction in the amount of drivers cutting me off.

I get cut off and pulled out in front of just as often in hi-viz as in all black

[Daycrawler]

I get cut off and pulled out in front of just as often in hi-viz as in all black

This is why I went from the idea of getting a flat black Harley, to the Tequila Sunrise orange ! So far I must say other Drivers are seeing me.

[itchinesu]

They are probably just laughing that you carry a Taurus Judge

[Liberifle]

This is why I went from the idea of getting a flat black Harley, to the Tequila Sunrise orange ! So far I must say other Drivers are seeing me.

The ones who are the likeliest threat to your survival still aren't.

[zackattack784]

My bike is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6. I got a headlight modulator for my bike and that really caught people's attention. A few times a summer I'd get mistaken for a cop and people would pull over for me. That was nice . I've since upgraded to HID headlight and projectors since I do a fair amount of night riding. I no longer get mistaken for a cop but my visibility doesn't seem to be affected. Even in bright sunlight my headlights are clearly visible and I will often flick the high beams on when approaching high risk intersections.

I've OC on the bike before (I'm from the Lehigh Valley as well) but lately I've been pocket carrying. I wear a full face helmet; leather jacket, boots, and gloves; and Kevlar reinforced riding jeans, even when the temperature is well over 90. I'd rather sweat than bleed.