is it 'law' that you must have a headlight on on a bike even in daytime? I think I remember it was back in the 80s when I was a kid.... I see some bikes riding with, some without.... whats the law?
Hardcore Biker
is it 'law' that you must have a headlight on on a bike even in daytime? I think I remember it was back in the 80s when I was a kid.... I see some bikes riding with, some without.... whats the law?
Forum whore
No such law. Never has been.
Originally Posted by skidmark
Hardcore Biker
great thanks
Forum whore
Australia had a law (ADR 19/01) introduced 1992 that required hard wired headlights. As NZ bikes tend to be the same spec as the Aussie ones we ended up with no light switch as well.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
Moped rider
I leave mine on all the time, Anything to make me a little more visible to the cagers.
Hardcore Biker
I think it was proposed with all the other reforms for the licensing system but thats sorta all dissolved away.
Double shot!!
It's not the law, but it should be your law - always ride with your headlights on.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Potty Mouth
Don't run with High Beams on all the time though. That's stupidity, and dangerous.
"It would be spiteful, to put jellyfish in a trifle."\m/ o.o \m/
Hardout Cyclist
Entirely depending on the individual headlights. I can look directly into my lights on full beam during the day, from any angle, and not be blinded.
BogOff-Cant you see I'm busy?
Well that's right, we do make it our law.
It is hard to buy a bike without the headlamp being hard wired in. It would be nice to be able to turn it off for starting when the battery is a little low. Maybe they could put in a delay to make it come on after 10 seconds or so.
Just a thought.
“PHEW.....JUST MADE IT............................. UP"
Double shot!!
Exactly. I have the same situation. I get no complaints from other motorists. If I did, I'd dip them.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Double shot!!
It's not difficult to wire it so it comes on automatically.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Potty Mouth
I know at least one person that has had a problem with you following them, and your blinding HID's on full in their mirrors. How are they supposed to ask you to turn them off?
"It would be spiteful, to put jellyfish in a trifle."\m/ o.o \m/
Registered User
Another thing Steve, what happens when you want to flash your highbeams for whatever reason?
Double shot!!
Actually, it wasn't the rider, it was the pillion. But since you ask, they point at the lights and use the hand in a palm downward motion. There were lots more options available to them at the time - not a word was said when we stopped.. they would rather ridicule me on a public forum, and publish other private information that we made it clear they should not. Hey what a great way to meet KBer's ! That was the first person over 30 years we have EVER invited into our house and wished we hadn't. Never again. What a shame to have an experience like that ruin it for others.
Yeah bro thats a problem. I dip and then flash them, but yes its not optimum.
In the end it's my decision and my life, and I'll live it my way, like you do, and if people don't agree and don't like it, then that doesn't affect me.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
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