Posted Saturday at 22:053 days These are the running lights on my bike, two front, one either side and two at the back yet still i get peeps pulling out on me.changed the oil and filter today, book says oil change at 4K but i do 3K.next job is to wire in those spot lights you can just see down by the side lights, one each side.my thunderace is an early one 1997 with 50k miles, there's a later model on autotrader that i like:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202509226529043?advertising-location=at_bikesbut now isn't the time despite low prices.
Sunday at 18:282 days Moderator Well...The first question is: Why do you have red lights on the side of your bike???And as for the 'pulling out on you' bit, meh, there's idiots everywhere lolMy suggestion would be: Get uprated (but legal) headlight bulbs.
Sunday at 21:382 days Author yes good point on the headlight situation - on the side lights i had a hairy incident where a lady motorist came out into a dual carriageway, i moved over as far as i could and got away with it, the guy behind me said that he saw her husband grab the steering wheel!Anything that promotes visibily, I'm getting distinctly paranoid about it now. Maybe west yorkshire is quieter but 40 miles from london is busy busy now with distracted and less than cautious motorists. If I can get further west, maybe herefordshire, things improve.
Monday at 06:282 days Moderator Yes, ok, but... Why are they RED???They should be amber, same colour as your indicators.
Monday at 14:281 day Author there's these on ebay, might consider swapping over...eBay UKUniversal Car Motorcycle Mini LED Turn Signal Tail Lights...(Fit for Cafe Racer Motorcycle（DIY mini led light). Light Color: Red 、Yellow （optional). Housing Color: Silver. We must protect your interest as promsied.
Monday at 16:271 day Moderator This is what I've found so far...As it says, the first one is primarily to do with vehicles over 6 meters long...Side running lights should be amber unless they are at the rear of the vehicle, in which case they should be red. This rule primarily applies to vehicles over 6 meters long, such as trucks and trailers, to help other drivers judge the vehicle's length and width.Whilst this second one is specific to motorbikes, it doesn't really account for lights that aren't up by the headlight or down by the tail light...So I'd still go with amber...Motorcycle side running lights should be white or amber at the front and red at the rear to comply with most regulations. Front lights can be white or amber, while rear lights must be red. Blue lights are generally not road-legal for running lights as they are reserved for emergency vehicles.
Monday at 18:541 day Author thanks s/bite, nice of you to trouble, i'd like it to go through it's mot so i'll order the amber type LEDs, thanks, much appreciated.
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