Visability Mods

[MZ5]

Below is a link to a nice lighting chart that summarizes the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108's lamp and reflective device requirements. Tthis chart was put together more for reference for trailers, so it doesn't mention Center High-Mounted Stop Lamps (CHMSLs), nor does it acknowledge that motorcycles require only a single stop lamp and headlight. Nevertheless it provides a good basic outline, and from what I can tell these requirements also apply in Canada under CMVSS 108.

http://www.ntea.com/pdf/fmvss_lighting_chart.pdf

 

[MZ5]

Here's a link to the summary pdf put out by the agency responsible for making the regs in the USA. It's much more complete, and has LOTS of detail about what's required, light intensity, and so forth. It's a 731 page pdf.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/DOT/TP-108-13.pdf

 

[Philipp]

Just came across this new design concept for bicycles. Maybe they will apply it to motorcycles as well? Seems smart:

BLAZE Bike Light by Emily Brooke — Kickstarter

What do you think?

 

[Hmcp88]

Decided to remove the hid kit...not super satisfied with it. I enjoyed the bright white light but I just couldn't find an adjustment that worked right. I either had a good low beam with a worthless high beam or a worthless low beam with a good high beam. The difference between the two settings is too much for this headlight bucket to handle. It's a good thing the stock bulb setup works very well...