Indicators as running lights

[Noggy]

In the spirit of getting more visible (and looking cooler in the process) on the road, I'm thinking of modifying my indicators to double as running lights.

Does anyone know of kits specific to doing this on the Busa? Any good or bad experiences with similar projects? <i></i>

[demeester]

Is that even legal? <i></i>

[Noggy]

Probably not, but I just feel like I have to do what's necessary to stay visible to all those damn murderers in SUVs out to squish us...

Unless the penalty/fine would be too harsh, and it wouldn't be too hard to fix, I would probably be willing to take the chance. Anyone know what the actual penalty would be? Or maybe alternative ways of achieving the same? <i></i>

[demeester]

(just stirring up some other contributers...)

Can't help with the penalties - wouldn't be much, you would think. Just unroadworthy, not like you are avoiding cameras or anything... <i></i>

[BUSGO]

It is NOT illegal in NSW.

A few of my friends had a plug in added to their bikes and I personally think it looks shitty.

They like it though but they don't have to ride in front or behind themselves.

The blinkers are always on unless they indicate and then they go off and back on again, sort of in reverse of normal blinkers.
You are forever thinking the blokes are turning a corner and their blinkers are not working.

I don't recommend it but this plug in converter is available.



Rgds BUSGO

"TAKE MY ADVICE"
I'm not using it anyway!<i></i>

[MacBusa]

don't yanks do that... i'm sure I have seen vids / pics of that?


Not my preference.. I'd rather weather a fluro orange council vest.. New Page 1RegardGrantKing of Stealth Bling&nbsp;www.blingpartsaustralia.com.au<i></i>

[Noggy]

Hm... I wouldn't do it unless I could find a kit that allows me to use clear lenses and 2 bulbs in each. Ie. the clear bulbs would be on unless you're turning, and when you turn the orange (or whatever) colored bulb would flash.

Don't know if that makes it any better, or just more confusing to explain... It's starting to sound a bit like a xmas tree


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[WARD P]

Why not hang the expense and just get a bank of neons running the full length under your bike.

Oh ... and dont forget the fog machine for that ruding on a cloud "Monkey Magic" effect <i></i>

[Maggot1300]

you mean like DJ has on his bike <i></i>

[simmo]

Cars don't see blinkers anyway
If you talk to FF1 on this site you can double up on the blinkers every bit helps


Cheers Robert
Aren't all Busas Copper & Plated, the others are just all very poor slow ugly copies !!!!!<i></i>

[HAYABUSA ROD]

if you want to run your indicators with your lights you can just wire in some rectifier direction diodes use a 3 amp you will need two run two wires from your head light to each side of indicator with diode inline . cost 2 X diodes Dick Smith or Jaycar about 60cents then you can have a look for your self if it looks shit wich probely would just disconect wires i would just for good measure put a 15 amp fuse in each line as well THE WARRIOR

REGARDS ROD
kangaroos1996@msn.com<i></i>

[Volvi]

I was considering wiring them up to make Hazard lights, newer models I believe have them. any suggestions for connecting to hazard? <i></i>

[harleymark]

There is a brake light that flashes 3 times before coming on .I think you might confuse those strange people in cars if you had runing lights especialy if you us your blinkers .
that will keep them of your tail <i></i>

[HAYABUSA ROD]

can be done volvi once again you would need to run diods inline back to a switch . THE WARRIOR

REGARDS ROD
kangaroos1996@msn.com<i></i>

[Volvi]

sounds complicated Rod lol, am currently mounting speedohealers memory recall with new button setup into upper plastic, will take pics when done in new topic for those that have them. <i></i>