AHO - automatic headlamp on?

[FJRider]

Kiwi logic is quite simple - anything is legal until you get caught...

Of course ... they tell you it's a crime when you get caught.

[caspernz]

Of course ... they tell you it's a crime when you get caught.

Oh not at all, the guilty party knows they're in the wrong...so they choose to blame the Police for "picking on them" when they should be out chasing real criminals...

[SMOKEU]

I'm going to put a switch in so I can turn the headlights off on my bike. Whoever invented the idea of headlights hard wired on should be shot. The headlights take valuable current away from the battery when I'm trying to start the bike.

[gammaguy]

I'm going to put a switch in so I can turn the headlights off on my bike. Whoever invented the idea of headlights hard wired on should be shot. The headlights take valuable current away from the battery when I'm trying to start the bike.

most modern machines have a cut out that switches off the headlights when the starter button is pressed

anyway,real bikes have kickstarters

[scumdog]

I'm going to put a switch in so I can turn the headlights off on my bike. Whoever invented the idea of headlights hard wired on should be shot. The headlights take valuable current away from the battery when I'm trying to start the bike.

That will learn you for dealing with old clunkers...and see the last post.

[GrayWolf]

That will learn you for dealing with old clunkers...and see the last post.

and what is wrong with us 'OLD CLUNKERS'? ya cheeky git!!

[chasio]

Yep, my solution is to push the start button (as this turns off the headlight) before I turn the key, then the clutch lever being pulled in will make the bike crank. Mainly do this to stop the HID double firing, but also saves the battery...but hey it's a Shorai...so plenty of juice in there

Good tip, that. My 2001 Freewind (NZ new but with a French language sticker on the tank..?) has a 3 position headlight switch, but if I use that technique instead I won't forget to turn them back on and risk the fine.

And I couldn't say if the law has helped at all as I always ran with lights on anyway.

[Brayden]

All of my bikes have had switches, they are great for running away from the police

[scumdog]

All of my bikes have had switches, they are great for running away from the police

Wire it so the headlight stays on - that way you can see where you're going.

And the police will find it easier to find you crashed bike.

[Bonez]

There's been lights on only bikes bought in as left overs from other markets since the early 80s. For example I've got switch gear off a Canadian '81 CB750/900 without light on/off switch. It's not a new concept by any stretch.
Most of riders I've ridden with ride with lights on most of the time way before the current law makers got in on the act. This dispite the fact some can ride quite legally without them on(my '78 cx and '76 cb for example). Personally I prefer a light on/off switch. Very handy when mucking around with the ignition on in a workshop enviroment. Beats pulling fuses/breakers/connectors etc.

[scumdog]

Personally I prefer a light on/off switch. Very handy when mucking around with the ignition on in a workshop enviroment. Beats pulling fuses/breakers/connectors etc.

On the other hand the fact the headlight is on is a good reminder you've left the ignition on...also very handy at times.

[Bonez]

True. But there's also the idiot lights on the dash or key/fob(with tassels attached obviously) in the ignition.

[scumdog]

True. But there's also the idiot lights on the dash or key/fob(with tassels attached obviously) in the ignition.

On one of my bikes the key is about a mile from the idiot light - which is not always in view.

But yeah, mostly you're right.

Especially about the tassles!

[Bonez]

A mile ah? Must have bloody long wheel base.

[NordieBoy]

True. But there's also the idiot lights on the dash or key/fob(with tassels attached obviously) in the ignition.

Idiot lights? Dash?

Damn. Knew something was missing...