Originally Posted by
takenreasy
It’s black tape on black surfaces. So, not much to show without waiting for dark, blasting the bike with headlights and snapping a photo. I placed the tape along both sides and center of my black fenders, and on the back and sides of my black rack. It’s primarily to make me visible from the side. If cars can’t see two rear lights and two front lights, I guess I’m goner.
My understanding is that black tape is the least reflective, although I understand why you'd use it on a black bike.
Even with a black bike, I'm still surprised the monkey lights don't announce your presence rather boldly compared to the average bike on the road at night?
I do think a helmet mounted light could work to your advantage. Side facing blinkies could do the trick also.