Illegal, Gay or both.

[Demon Hunter]

What does everybody think of Tireflys on a motorcycle? I put some on my bike(green) and then got to wondering if I would get pulled over. Are they legal for the street? I havent seen any law on this.
I also havent seen any one else doing this on their bikes. I thought it would add visibility at night but, wife said she could only see them from the side, not the front or back.
Also, Does this seem gay to have these on the bike? I try to look cool and need all the help I can get.

[AHF]

I don't know why anyone would think they're gay...

[Wingspan]

If you're asking for opinions...I think they're one of the gayest things you can put on a bike.

Do they increase visibility? Probably, but I don't care...see above.

[Yellow2002Kat]

Well, since I have yellow ones on my bike I have to go with NOT GAY

You can't see them from the front or back, but they greatly improve visibility of the bike at night from the side. That's what I was looking for since I took the reflectors off the wheels. I got the LED ones since they're the brightest - don't know which ones you have.

As far as legality, down here they're allowed as long as they're not red, white or blue. You'll have to check out your local laws or wait 'till you get pulled over to find out about yours

[tzortn]

I would get reflective tape and add it to the bike. You can even get it in different colors so it will blend in during the day, but glow at night. here are some sources:

http://www.reflectivelyyours.com/generic30.html

http://www.identi-tape.com/hi-intensity.htm

Another thing to consider is a helmet halo. These things are awesome. They cost around $10 and make you a lot more visible from all directions. You can carry it under your seat and only put it one when you need it.

http://www.mfiap.com/halo/helmet.htm

[Kat-A-Tonic]

I vote gay. However, they do increase visibility and that's a good thing.

[Anonymous]

If you're asking for opinions...I think they're one of the gayest things you can put on a bike.

I thought Jooyna was!



Oh snap!

[TurboMike]

I've been screwed with by cops so many times I can quote the laws since they've thrown every one at me.

In NY State you cant have blue, red, or yellow lights added to the car that are not DOT approved (like turn signals) because those light colors are reserved for emergency vehicles. You cant have flashing or blinking lights other than DOT approved. You cant have taillight/marker lights or brake lights less than 12inches from the ground.

So if a cop wanted to write you up (here in NY) he could use those alone. But then again cops will make up any old thing to write you a ticket for when they want to.

[TurboMike]

Want to see some CRAZY lights?? This is tireflys times 1 billion for the bling factor:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UeKD-LWjAKY

I'd love to see the tickets cops can write those up for.

[suzukisportrider2004]

to bad there like 22000 for for 20 in

[Demon Hunter]

Thanks for replies. I may just have to see them on my bike, if I can find somebody to ride it. volunteers?

[macgyver]

you decide whether they are gay or not. if they stop someone from merging into your lane or t boning you then i would say they are not gay. just make sure your state law says its ok or you might get a nice fine from officer friendly.

[skasner]

Want to see some CRAZY lights?? This is tireflys times 1 billion for the bling factor:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UeKD-LWjAKY

I'd love to see the tickets cops can write those up for.

OMG... that is the gayest thing i've ever seen! By the end of the year I bet I see at least one $500 civic with with a $1500 paint job, $1000 CF adjustable wing, and $2000 audio system, and a set of those rims.

[DreKat]

I like the trucker girls, if you want lights put LEDs under the bike like the cars do.

[shefkat2000]

Are those under LED light kits legal in BAMA? I Like the blue ones.