ok im cleaning up the kat for my wife to ride i dont have turn signals right now so i was thinking of buying the clears with amber bulbs. and changing the tail out to a newer tail that has the light like the busa's do,, except the clear intagrated brake and turns? how illeagle is this will i get stopped everytime i pass a cop??
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Originally posted by md86 View PostIf you have signals , they must work . If they work , you are legal . If you have no signlas , you must use hand signals , which IS legal , though most no longer understand what they mean .
Even some of the cops don't know what they mean. I got stopped the other day after making a right turn. The cop apparently thought I was waving at him rather than signaling my turn.
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If a cop doesn't know the hand signals, that is really bad
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Do a search for Texas DMV inspection and equiptment laws... you can find them pretty easily, and will cover everything you need to know for your state.
These laws vary pretty significantly state to state.
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Texas motorcycle laws, Chapter II
Specifically turn signal lamps law for motor vehicles.
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Originally posted by jonathanmaples View Postthats what i needed to know thanks guys i was told that if i put the clears on it it would be illeagle. doesnt look that way to meJokerThe newest addition to the Family!
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Ive been stopped for things like this on cars (My 27 didnt even have brake lights, so I had to use hand signals, oddly enough 99% of people dont know hand signals, expecially the one for braking).... what they normally do it give you a "fix-it" ticket... meaning they give you 48 hours to correct the problem, get it veified by and officer and you wont have to pay a ticket. It most has to do with three things 1) Cops mood 2) Your attitude 3)Your driving recordOriginally posted by arsenic93 octane fuel and K&N pod filters rock.
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Originally posted by JokerZwild View Postso long as you are using amber bulbs the clear lens is fine.
Many of OEM models are now going with clear signals with amber bulbs, which means they are DOT approved.
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Originally posted by md86 View PostIf you have signals , they must work . If they work , you are legal . If you have no signlas , you must use hand signals , which IS legal , though most no longer understand what they mean .
Hit the nail on the head with this oneRide like there's no tomorrow!!! You never know when your going to run out of "tomorrows"!!!
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Something to be aware of. When considering the undertail mods and intergrated taillight and turn sigs there are some cities that will ticket for these. We have seen a lot of this in Overland Park, Lexna and Leawood area of Kansas. The LEO's are ticketing due to the bike not having the stock taillight with the DOT approved reflectors and they are not allowing for any aftermarket rear facing reflectors. The judges are upholding these tickets as well so no one is getting off. Just something to think about.If you enjoy the freedom to ride, if you enjoy the freedom to ride anywhere you want, Thank a US Military Vet. THANKS FOR SERVING!!!!
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Some states require a minimum size for turn signals also. WA requires something like 3 sq inches each and spaced a minimum of 9" apart, with no minimum distance from the tail/brake light. OR just says must have turn signals visable from both the front and rear. ANother funny little note on WA's required equipment would be that almost every motorcycle sold in the state brand new has been illegal. WA law states the rear fender must hang down behind the rear tire at least to the centerline of the rear axle. Most bikes rear fenders don't come down nearly that far.Last edited by Psycho1; 07-06-2009, 10:28 AM.John,
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