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ibby33
29-05-12, 10:43 AM
Anyone have one of these? Are they any good?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=160513425408&index=22&nav=SEARCH&nid=41093862774#
SoulKiss
29-05-12, 11:11 AM
Anyone have one of these? Are they any good?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=160513425408&index=22&nav=SEARCH&nid=41093862774#

They are illegal for use on UK roads as the indicators are two close together.

In practice they are pretty poor and it can be hard to see the indicators.
W4tto
30-05-12, 03:57 PM
They are illegal for use on UK roads as the indicators are two close together.

In practice they are pretty poor and it can be hard to see the indicators.

Agreed. Crap quality and illegal...
ibby33
30-05-12, 08:10 PM
Cheers for the info guys didnt realise they were illegal
r66stu
31-05-12, 11:39 AM
I bought one of these from a U.S website (advertised as E.U legal).. not a jap one.. it did cost 2x the price mind you.. The indicators are VERY bright and as its a whole load of LEDs in a line its possibly brighter than the standard set up.
The brake lights are also very bright and completely visible when the indicators are on or off

I took it to a bike MOTer once fitted and he said he would have no reason to fail it and could not see it being illegal..


I think there are varied opinions on this but I guess it depends on the product.
HoL
31-05-12, 11:57 AM
According to construction & use regs

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/schedule/7/made (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/schedule/7/made)

if it's been made after 1986 rear indicators need to be minimum 240mm apart
SoulKiss
31-05-12, 11:58 AM
The indicators are less than 120mm apart so therefore are illegal

End of.
SoulKiss
31-05-12, 12:00 PM
The indicators are less than 120mm apart so therefore are illegal

End of.

According to construction & use regs

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/schedule/7/made (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/schedule/7/made)

if it's been made after 1986 rear indicators need to be minimum 240mm apart

Of course.

Im my mind (which is a strange place anyway) I was thinking 120mm from the center line of the bike (currently working on some lighting mods for my SV so been studying up on these rules)
alfa.rbt
31-05-12, 03:51 PM
I bought one of these from a U.S website (advertised as E.U legal).. not a jap one.. it did cost 2x the price mind you.. The indicators are VERY bright and as its a whole load of LEDs in a line its possibly brighter than the standard set up.
The brake lights are also very bright and completely visible when the indicators are on or off

I took it to a bike MOTer once fitted and he said he would have no reason to fail it and could not see it being illegal..


I think there are varied opinions on this but I guess it depends on the product.

Linky if posible
Cheers
HoL
31-05-12, 04:32 PM
I took it to a bike MOTer once fitted and he said he would have no reason to fail it and could not see it being illegal..


I think there are varied opinions on this but I guess it depends on the product.

I can't see how there are varied opinions, the rules are quite clear. Even if you get a generous MOTer theres nothing to stop the police fining you for having illegal lights.
W4tto
31-05-12, 05:04 PM
MOT pass -Worlds apart- Legal
Cymraeg_Atodeg
31-05-12, 07:15 PM
I have a simular set up on my Thou', never been pulled and passed every MOT she has had since having the integrated lights, so, good enough for me
SoulKiss
31-05-12, 07:17 PM
On AR10, only one person got pulled out of about 100 riders.

That was fir a dodgy number plate.

If you think your bit of vanity bling is worth an extra £60 every now and then, go ahead.

Not saying don't do it, it's your bike, I considered that mod, I just didn't think it worth it after seeing it a few times in bright daylight conditions.
Cymraeg_Atodeg
31-05-12, 07:26 PM
Everyone has commented about how bright my rear light is, even in the height of summer.

I think it depends on the model you buy.

The cheap ass chinese ones are not worth the crap they are made of.

Get a decent one and as you did briefly say SK, it is everyone's personal choice, so, do as you see fit
ibby33
31-05-12, 10:20 PM
I think i will have to see one working before buying