Tinted indicators/braided lines

[Fat Tony]

Just wanted to pick your brains if I may. While out with Deviant the other day I mentioned that I was looking to tint the indicator covers on the bike, and to switch the brake lines to braided stainless.

As I'm hoping to bring the bike over to NZ when we move, are both the above mods legal for road use? Deviant wasn't sure if they'd get by the WOF inspection or not.

Cheers,
Tony

[YLWDUC]

Evening,
Had my Duc WOF checked last month and they quizzed me about the braided lines. Ironically they're better than standard brake lines, but rules are rules in their eyes. Braided lines will only pass if they are OEM or:
i. used to substitute OE hoses only, and
ii. designed specifically for highway use, and
iii. can be identified as complying with a
recognised approved automotive standard
(such as FMVSS-106).
The paperwork can be found here:
http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/publications/vir-manual/motorcycles/mc-8-brakes-v2-3.pdf

As for the tinted indicators, I'm not too sure, but as long as they illuminate Orange/Yellow when lit they should be okay. There are loads of boy racers faffing about with dark or clear indicators.

Pete

[Fat Tony]

Cheers for that Pete. That's pretty much what Deviant suspected was the case. Seems bizarre that a better performing upgrade isn't seen as such for road use. I'll double check the standard marking on Goodridge and HEL lines over here then and take it from there.

[nadroj]

As above - a lot of them fail the repetitive whip test as they are too rigid and fail over time at the ends
Just make sure they are marked with a traceable road approved standard.
Generally speaking any mods in NZ have to meet the applicable standard for new vehicles at the time of the mod.

[Sam I Am]

i just went for my WOF and was told my SS lines were not crimped lines mine are the bolt up kind and were not legal......

[Gremlin]

yes, braided lines need the cert numbers on them. Problem is, there is also some very cheap a/m braided lines... and they are not better than stock. Testing needs to be able to tell the diff. And yes, some guys do fit them... must enjoy playing with their lives :shit:

Tinted indicators, not sure on legal specifics, but pretty sure they must be visible, flash orange, and have a flash rate within the law. I will be after tinted indicators shortly... and doubt they are illegal, but they must flash orange... obviously something to be cautious of, as tinted lenses will dull the orange.

[boomer]

See Jace at Motostylse for WOFfable braided lines.. they gotta be crimped.

[Fat Tony]

ooooooo... now available in titanium... stop it, you can't afford it Tony... :drool:

http://www.h-e-l.co.uk/Titanium/index_hel_performance_titanium_brake_line_kits.htm

[pete376403]

Fren Tubo hoses ( http://www.frentubo.com/products.html) are legal here as they have the requisite numbers - got them on my GS. VTNZ questioned them when I took the bike for a warrant, but backed off when I pointed out the numbers.

[Fat Tony]

Thanks for the info guys, it looks like the ones I was going to get are approved over there :)

http://www.alertmotorsport.com/HEL.htm

[GSXRguy]

Go to Race Brakes in Auckland. They can make certified hoese that will pass a WOF. I have them on my bike and car. They put a little cert tag on the hose and if your WOF guy doesn't pass it he is ill informed.

[Motu]

The latest VIRM (not in use yet) has no wording about approved markings - just says they must be crimped and not able to be disassembled.So if you have screwed together hoses even with approved numbers on them....get ready to spew forth on your next WoF.

[BNZ]

Seems bizarre that a better performing upgrade isn't seen as such for road use.

Kind of like how you arent allowed to wear your harness in a road-legal track car. Must use standard belt...?

[Motu]

Of course you are allowed to wear a full harness belt - but as this is a modification of the OE belt fitting you need a LVV cert....it's just the same as any other modification to an OE safety fitting.

[vagrant]

Of course you are allowed to wear a full harness belt - but as this is a modification of the OE belt fitting you need a LVV cert....it's just the same as any other modification to an OE safety fitting.

There are lots of weird rules like this out there. My brother had to take the porsche factory fitted and approved rollcage out of his GT3, and fit a locally made one, because the factory fit job, with all its international approval data plates was not recognized here in NZ.

Go figure