Indicators On MotorBike

delop

I know its a good Idea, and a lot safer, but is it the Law that a Motorbike must have working Indicators?

I only ask because one of mine right rear is Broken, and having a hell of a time getting a replacement. Stupid japanese import! I may have to change the lot of them with some sort of hybrid....

I read the http://www.transport.ie/upload/general/8342-0.pdf

But it only speaks about Headlamps Tail light and Numberplate light...

murphaph

Not a legal requirement IIRC, but I believe if they are present on the bike then they must be in working order (as other drivers can reasonably expect to get a signal from them!). That might be just the old rules for the test though-you used not have to have indicators but if present they had to work, nowadys a test bike must have indicators in all cases). Sorry, not much help. You're better off having them for your own safety though!

Interceptor

There are lots of choices for aftermarket or LED indicators and there is no excuse for not having something suitable on your bike. DOn't give anyone the opportunity to try and blame you for an accident 'Oh I didn't know you were turning...'

Have a look on eBay

'cptr

ScouseMouse

The law says that WHERE FITTED indicators must work. I learnt this one a long time ago from Bray Honda Centre

subway

yep,
where fitted.
why cant you get replacement bulbs?

what watt/fitting do you need

delop

The whole thiing is melted to the exaust, stupid me for not looking after it, Cant change the bulb, completely sealed, I must get a new set, which i will do when i save up enough to get a new front Tyre :-) hope it wont cost much to get it done....

subway

i dont understand,
if its melted and your getting rid, just break it open.
the metal inside the hoursing should be intact so you can pull the bulb out.

put a new bulb in and glue it back together.
it'll be uglu, but at least you wont be killed by a car driver who doesnt know what your doing.

delop

subway wrote:

i dont understand,
if its melted and your getting rid, just break it open.
the metal inside the hoursing should be intact so you can pull the bulb out.
put a new bulb in and glue it back together.
.

you know you are right, I didnt think of that, i should just rip the damm thing off if I fail, at least there wont be any confusion..

Ill try that this weekend...

Wossack

I saw a good few pairs of replacement aftermarket indicators for sale in megabikes the other week (admitedly mostly tacky - carbon fiber effect? eww). Im pretty sure you'd be getting change out of 20e for a pair too - cant remember the exact price, but they where cheap.