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papi_ocho Full Member Offline super stock thumper Posts: 136 Oceanside, CA Gender:	Tail lamps and the Law 05/09/11 at 13:40:26 I used to have the trailer box mod on my tail light and turn signals a while back. Now I'm looking to change it up. I'm specifically looking for the legal aspect of the following. I want to run turn signals only, no designated tail light. Much how a utility trailer has only 2 lights that perform double duty. Is it legal(california)?
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Re: Tail lamps and the Law
Reply #1 - 05/09/11 at 13:55:38

Have a read through this site:
http://www.timberwoof.com/motorcycle/lightslaws.html

The guy searched the CA code (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html) and came up with the site I linked you to. I did not read through it myself but it may be of use. Otherwise, the CA Code site should probably provide an answer if no one else here knows.

I want to say that you'd be ok but this is CA you're talking about. Wink

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Tail lamps and the Law Reply #2 - 05/09/11 at 13:56:02 Yes, 2 red running lights, both go bright red for stop, one or the other blinks for signal. and a license plate light.
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Re: Tail lamps and the Law
Reply #3 - 05/09/11 at 14:15:33

verslagen1 wrote on 05/09/11 at 13:56:02:

Yes, 2 red running lights, both go bright red for stop, one or the other blinks for signal. and a license plate light.

I freaking love this guy!
Is there anything you don't know?

Like what is going on with the weather in so cal? Been here 12 hours and I'm ready to go back to texas!

And why is it when people list their mods on their bikes they list your name as a mod?

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Re: Tail lamps and the Law
Reply #4 - 05/09/11 at 14:42:53

papi_ocho wrote on 05/09/11 at 14:15:33:

verslagen1 wrote on 05/09/11 at 13:56:02:

Yes, 2 red running lights, both go bright red for stop, one or the other blinks for signal. and a license plate light.

I freaking love this guy!
Is there anything you don't know?

I think that's how the HD night train is set up.
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Like what is going on with the weather in so cal? Been here 12 hours and I'm ready to go back to texas!

This has been a screwy year, I remember 1 year 30 years ago that got me out of competitive cycling, this is nowhere close. Supposidly, 100 some odd years ago, it rained for 40 days and nights. This must be when el nino get's together with el nina and we all get screwed. I'm looking for some pontoons for the savage... just in case.
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And why is it when people list their mods on their bikes they list your name as a mod?

I'm the mother@#$% of all mods Cool

or maybe they have one of these...
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1180206459

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Re: Tail lamps and the Law
Reply #5 - 05/10/11 at 05:49:48

papi_ocho wrote on 05/09/11 at 14:15:33:

verslagen1 wrote on 05/09/11 at 13:56:02:

Yes, 2 red running lights, both go bright red for stop, one or the other blinks for signal. and a license plate light.

I freaking love this guy!
Is there anything you don't know?

Like what is going on with the weather in so cal? Been here 12 hours and I'm ready to go back to texas!

And why is it when people list their mods on their bikes they list your name as a mod?

He is pretty danged awesome, ain't he Wink

Don't know what we'd do without him around here. Kiss

And the majority of his advice, you can take to the bank!!

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Boofer Serious Thumper Offline Nearly too old. Posts: 1760 N Ms Gender:	Re: Tail lamps and the Law Reply #6 - 05/10/11 at 14:18:38 I usually try to obey the law (Except for speeding) , but my main concern is being seen. Given the choice between cute or bright I go for bright.
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Re: Tail lamps and the Law
Reply #7 - 05/10/11 at 16:59:53

I dont foresee any of us breaking mach anything while speeding along on the old thumper.

And visibility my Lips Sealed

I was tboned on my 500 wearing the Marine Corps required reflective vest.

I rather go down wearing all my gear and looking cute while doing it. staying alert and vigilant.

Has anyone seen the video
Guy on a sport bike stoped behind a van at a red light wearing a helmet cam?
He was rear ended by a lady on her phone. he even landed on his feet after the crash..

taller bike and rider combo then US
BRIGHTER dressed than most of us I would say
And tail light and signals easy 10-14 higher than our.

You really think a 2in x 3in red box is gonna change much?

Dummy lights were created for safety.. Bah-humbug. Thoses suckers can't defeat blind deaf and dumb.

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