aluminum handlebar reflection in gauges

[rpr1200rt]

Has anyone found a solution for the glare from the handlebars into the gauges. When the sun is out I cannot see the gauges due to the reflection.
This is a 2018 rt.

 

[motodan]

Has anyone found a solution for the glare from the handlebars into the gauges. When the sun is out I cannot see the gauges due to the reflection.
This is a 2018 rt.

Black vinyl. Buy it online by the roll, cut to fit. Take off later it you want.

 

[alegerlotz]

Black vinyl. Buy it online by the roll, cut to fit. Take off later it you want.

Alternative is to mask off and coat with plasti-dip from a can. Either way a matte surface is created that isn't reflective.

 

[Motor32]

I added some black velcro to the handlebar areas to help with the glare. You can see it at 3:33 of this video I made on my old RT.

Steve

 

[tepeterson7848]

I hope you never get rear-ended because if you do, there is no hope for the rest of us!

Nice visibility!

 

[Motor32]

I hope you never get rear-ended because if you do, there is no hope for the rest of us!

Nice visibility!

Right, just trying to put the odds a little more in my favor, and so far, so good.

Steve

 

[PoorUB]

I have a 2018 RT and have noticed the reflection, but never had any issues with it. do wear polarized glasses, perhaps that helps.
I know some guys have painted the handle bars flat or semigloss black.

 

[easy]

I have a 2018 RT and have noticed the reflection, but never had any issues with it. do wear polarized glasses, perhaps that helps.
I know some guys have painted the handle bars flat or semigloss black.

+1

I've never noticed a problem on my '18 either, but then I’m sensitive to sunlight so I wear sunglasses, and use a tented shield on my helmet.


E.

 

[lkraus]

Black vinyl. Buy it online by the roll, cut to fit. Take off later it you want.

AKA 2" electrical tape. More common ¾" would work as a quick fix if you don't mind the seams, or as a test of the idea.

Plasti-Dip would also be a good, reversible, choice.

 

[rpr1200rt]

Thanks!

 

[rpr1200rt]

hockey tape!