Are you down with D.O.T.?

[mortation]

So I got some nifty bullet lights for directionals and am now woried that they are not DOT certified. The lights I got are:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=280068700206&rd=1&rd=1

Any one here familiar with NH inspection regs? I found:

[FONT=&quot]PART Saf-C 3243 LIGHTS AND LIGHTING[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot] Saf-C 3243.01 Turn Signal. Motorcycles shall be rejected if inspection of the turn signal lamp system reveals any of the following:[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot] (a) Any turn signal lamp is:[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](1) Not a type compatible with the original equipment;[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](2) Not in a position specified by the manufacturer;[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](4) Not functioning properly;[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](5) Not properly directed; or[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](6) Obscured.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] (b) Any operating unit is:[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](1) Not a type compatible with the original equipment;[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](2) Not functioning properly; or[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](3) Equipped with a self-canceling mechanism, which functions improperly.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Source. (See Revision note at Chapter Heading Saf-C 3200) #5250, eff 10-21-91; ss by #6603, INTERIM, eff 10-18-97, EXPIRES: 2-15-98; ss by #6664, eff 12-30-97 (formerly
Saf-C 3242.01. See third Revision Note at chapter heading Saf-C 3200); ss by #8530, INTERIM, eff 12-24-05, EXPIRES: 6-22-06

at [/FONT]http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/saf-c3200.html but I am not sure if that means yes or no. I plan on mounting them exactly where the mounting hole is at the end of the frame where the stock turn signal bracket would bolt on.

 

[SqDancerLynn1]

ANY lights DOT approved will have DOT stamped on the lense. NO stamp
non complaint may cause failure of inspection, depends on inspector ??

 

[Mike_H]

I would bet that the inspector is so overjoyed with his/her job that as long as they blink, they pass. I doubt they're going to go over it with a fine tooth comb. Call a couple of repair shops in the area, see if they've had experience with non DOT lights.

 

[Bopi]

Hey Mort, how come we haven't seen a pic of your bike yet.

 

[beergood]

Hey Mort, how come we haven't seen a pic of your bike yet.

I second that.

And if you are waiting to only show a polished version, then I am calling you out.

Before pics make the after look even better.

 

[mortation]

I have not done anything to it yet unless you want to see it more apart than http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=104537 Right now the valve cover is off the carbs are oin the kitchen table and I am waiting on parts and tools

 

[dig dug mx6]

DOT is just a guideline as far as I'm concered. I am running aftermarket non dot lights as signals. I also plan on putting on stainless lines which I believe are not DOT approved either.

 

[Tarbash 27]

Im going to run non DOT tires on my trike. So Im looking for trouble.

I think the last thing theyll check is your lights, especially when your bike is exempt from having turn signals.

 

[mortation]

Im going to run non DOT tires on my trike. So Im looking for trouble.

I think the last thing theyll check is your lights, especially when your bike is exempt from having turn signals.

Its an 83, not exempt Not here in NH anyway...

 

[mortation]

DOT is just a guideline as far as I'm concered. I am running aftermarket non dot lights as signals. I also plan on putting on stainless lines which I believe are not DOT approved either.

Some states you can get away with things like that. But here in NH we have to have state inspections and the laws are listed in my first post. I dunno if they will pass

 

[Tarbash 27]

Alot of states, 85 and older are exempt for turn signals.

 

[mortation]

Alot of states, 85 and older are exempt for turn signals.

Then I need to move Here the law is:

CHAPTER 266 EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES - 266:42 - Required by law unless manufactured prior to January 1, 1973.

 

[Busafied]

In Texas, unless it's changed recently, like yesterday...
Turn Signals are not required on motorcycles, but if they are installed they must function properly.
never been hit for a non DOT stamped lens, even though I have run some flush mounts on various bikes (flushmounts were purchased from the local dealer), w/o the DOT stamp...

 

[mortation]

In Texas, unless it's changed recently, like yesterday...
Turn Signals are not required on motorcycles, but if they are installed they must function properly.
never been hit for a non DOT stamped lens, even though I have run some flush mounts on various bikes (flushmounts were purchased from the local dealer), w/o the DOT stamp...

Well these bullets are pretty close to flush mount Thats the thing I hate most about NH they spend to much time protecting me from me

 

[Tarbash 27]

Then I need to move Here the law is:

CHAPTER 266 EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES - 266:42 - Required by law unless manufactured prior to January 1, 1973.

Are you sure thats not just for cars? Here in NY we have state inspections too. Specifically for motorcycles, 85 and older doesnt require turn signals, 72 and older do not require front brakes.

 

[mortation]

Are you sure thats not just for cars? Here in NY we have state inspections too. Specifically for motorcycles, 85 and older doesnt require turn signals, 72 and older do not require front brakes.

Yea thats for bikes, cars have to be much older to pass with no signals

 

[Billyboy]

I installed these on my bike and then used the bike to pass my class 5 (mc) test. Nobody said anything.

New flushmounts.

 

[DanTheMan]

Ya want to hear some real stupid bike laws? In MN, only one brake is required, and it can be either front or rear..........You see a lot of chopped bikes with the long forks running around with no front brake.

 

[mortation]

Ya want to hear some real stupid bike laws? In MN, only one brake is required, and it can be either front or rear..........You see a lot of chopped bikes with the long forks running around with no front brake.

NH Only requires one brake too

 

[diesel]

Ya want to hear some real stupid bike laws? In MN, only one brake is required, and it can be either front or rear..........You see a lot of chopped bikes with the long forks running around with no front brake.

Which do you think is worse? Your stupid MN law or the Massachusetts inspection regulation that requires antique motorcycles (yeah even a 1916 harley which was manufactured with only a rear brake) to meet DOT braking standards set in 1980.

I'd rather see sensible laws and regulations that require no more or less than what the manufacture sold it with.