Righty, I want to put these nano indicators on.. https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/76915 Says in the blurb they currently exceed legal length and are 49mm long. So all ok at present.....but... Will the new mot rules effect this?!? I'm putting them on the usual r&g tail tidy. I know folks like @nigelrb have had a look at the new rules so if anyone can enlighten me that would be great....cheers
Someone mention me? I guess I am a tad obsessed with MoT rules. You have no probs Lozzy. there's a bit of reading here for others who might be interested, but in a nutshell they must have a 'minimum separation of 300mm at the front and 240mm at the rear'; must emit an 'amber light' and flash at a rate of 'between 60 and 120 times per minute'. Cheers!! 4.4 Direction indicators 4.4.1 Presence, condition and operation You must inspect all direction indicators. Direction indicators aren’t needed for motorcycles that: don’t have front and rear position lamps have front and rear position lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked can’t exceed 30mph / 50kph was first used before 1 August 1986 are ‘off road’ motorcycles designed to carry only the rider are ‘off road’ motorcycle combinations designed to carry the rider and one passenger in the side car ‘Off road’ motorcycles are constructed or adapted primarily for use off road. For example, their tyres, suspension or ground clearance have been adapted for off road use. Direction indicators must emit amber light, except motorcycles first used before 1 September 1965 can have white front indicators and red rear indicators. A ‘light source’ means any bulb, LED or other means of emitting light. Repairs to lamps must be assessed for security, colour, light output and durability. Defect Category A direction indicator: lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Minor lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Major A lens defective: which has no effect on emitted light Minor such that the emitted light is adversely affected Major A lamp: not securely attached Minor likely to become detached Major Top of page 4.4.2 Switching Check that the director indicator switch is secure, can be used from the normal riding position, and works as intended. Defect Category Indicator switch: does not operate in accordance with the requirements Minor inoperative Major Top of page 4.4.3 Compliance with requirements You must inspect all direction indicators fitted. Direction indicators must emit an amber light, except motorcycles first used before 1 September 1965 can have white front indicators and red rear indicators. Some motorcycles have direction indicators combined with the position lamps. In these cases the position lamp doesn’t have to switch off when the relevant direction indicator is switched on. The precise position of direction indicators aren’t part of this inspection, but they must be on each side of the longitudinal axis of a solo machine. If a side car is attached, the indicators must be on opposite sides of the combination. Mandatory direction indicators must have minimum separation distances of: solo motorcycles over 50cc – 300mm at the front and 240mm at the rear solo motorcycles up to 50cc – 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear motorcycle combinations – 400mm at both front and rear Repairs to lamps must be assessed for security, colour, light output and durability. Defect Category Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements Major Top of page 4.4.4 Flashing frequency Indicators must flash between 60 and 120 times per minute. Defect Category Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute Minor
I think you'll be fine with those. In my experience as long as your not taking the p*** indicators are low on the list; it goes without saying that they have to work! These are nice Oxford products and with a well presented clean bike I see no issues at all.
The nanos are superb, had them on mine and they are very bright. Should I mention my mate got 2 pairs for £75 total at the NEC
Hmm, let me see, how many super-stealths are on the board . . . @PauloHRC , @dainesefreak , @Patrick Palmer , and who just took delivery this week of a gloss black . . . aah, @karl wesley . I'm thinking I might have to dice the HRC devotion.
Ok so I looked at all the Oxford range at the shop & matched them up against the bike & ended up with these Oxford Signal 2. They're super bright & better spec than the cheaper ones & I think look pretty cool against the outline of the black bike
Yep, they look nice; very discrete. So, the number plate is legit? I thought it was a 'mock-up' when you posted it the other day. It's a real mother of a plate!!
