Sidelights - SV650.org

Stu · 28-09-07, 11:33 AM

Would you please indulge me on this?
The yellowish sidelightlights look a bit pants next to my Philips X-treme headlights should I change or not? if so, Blue or White? (both high power 1W LEDs - £4 odd)
Many thanks
& no I can't make a decision on my own

28-09-07, 11:37 AM

Get blue LED's that flash.

28-09-07, 11:38 AM

white , cos otherwise MOT time you will have to change them back . Blue light from the front is a fail and illegal

Luckypants · 28-09-07, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neio79

white , cos otherwise MOT time you will have to change them back . Blue light from the front is a fail and illegal

Only above certain wattage, which sidelights don't exceed. Check the Nissan X-trail that comes with blue sidelights (blue lens) as standard.

28-09-07, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Only above certain wattage, which sidelights don't exceed. Check the Nissan X-trail that comes with blue sidelights (blue lens) as standard.

oh cos when i took mine for its MOT they changed them saying the blue side lights were illegal.

Stu · 28-09-07, 02:30 PM

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si1989/Uks...nlampreflector

Quote:

Colour of light shown by lamps and reflectors
11.—(1) No vehicle shall be fitted with a lamp which is capable of showing a red light to the front, except- ...
and
(2) No vehicle shall be fitted with a lamp which is capable of showing any light to the rear, other than a red light, except- ...

There's

Stu · 28-09-07, 02:36 PM

I think the part that is really in question is

Quote:

Restrictions on fitting blue warning beacons, special warning lamps and similar devices
16. No vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle, shall be fitted with-
- (a) a blue warning beacon or special warning lamp, or
- (b) a device which resembles a blue warning beacon or a special warning lamp, whether the same is in working order or not.

I guess it's a matter of interpretation as to whether sidelights are a "beacon"
I would guess if you know what you're talking about you could argue that they don't (LP's point about wattage help) Neio's MOT shows a lack of understanding by the garage or different MOT rules that I couldn't care less about. I'm only interested in what else a Policeman can 'do' me for when he's got me stood by the side of the road again

28-09-07, 02:47 PM

I have LED sidelights which have 5 white and 1 blue led, it looks the business IMO.

EDIT: I Got These

View Poll Results: LED Sidelights?
Xenon White	3	25.00%
Spark Blue	2	16.67%
They're not going to make any difference to the visibility of the bike - don't bother at all	2	16.67%
KeithD - get a life you sad ****er & make up your own mind	5	41.67%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

28-09-07, 11:33 AM	#1
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Sidelights Would you please indulge me on this? The yellowish sidelightlights look a bit pants next to my Philips X-treme headlights should I change or not? if so, Blue or White? (both high power 1W LEDs - £4 odd) Many thanks & no I can't make a decision on my own Last edited by Stu; 28-09-07 at 11:38 AM.

28-09-07, 11:37 AM	#2
Law Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sidelights Get blue LED's that flash.

28-09-07, 11:38 AM	#3
neio79 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sidelights white , cos otherwise MOT time you will have to change them back . Blue light from the front is a fail and illegal

28-09-07, 02:47 PM	#8
DoubleD Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sidelights I have LED sidelights which have 5 white and 1 blue led, it looks the business IMO. EDIT: I Got These Last edited by DoubleD; 28-09-07 at 02:50 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Suggest me some LED Sidelights	Brettus	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	1	04-11-08 08:03 PM
Front sidelights not working - any ideas?	thor	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	3	01-02-08 06:29 PM
sidelights?	hovis	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	16	07-03-07 12:05 AM
Silver SV with green sidelights?	thor	Soho Massive	0	26-04-06 07:47 AM
Looking for replacement sidelights	northwind	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	4	23-11-04 10:54 PM