What did you do with your XS today?

[drewpy]

Maybe I wasn't clear before. I've changed the turn signals into marker lights and turn signals. They come on at low intensity when the ignition is turned on, and flash brightly as turn signals. I have not connected then to the brake light.

My intention is to make the bike more visible at night, not to confuse other motorists. I hope I have succeeded...

Dave

well you confused us, hope other motorists are not as confused

 

[63-Coupe]

Geeez, I am sorry I brought this up now. I fully agree with your intention of visibility, especially with the drivers we have to deal with in our area. The issue is that the only colour you can show to the rear other than a turn signal when it is flashing is red. I don't believe a steady orange or amber light is permitted. As I said before I doubt that anyone will bother you unless they are looking for an excuse to stop you anyway so I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

 

[Lou Ranger]

... Technically with the amber lenses on the rear it isn't legal. And finding red lenses to fit the lights has proven hard to do. Leo

Hey Leo. If you would like the lights to glow red, try a teacher's supply or a craft store. Get a bottle of red "bottle paint" and try turning amber into red - but test it on the bottom or inboard side only first in case it turns pink or too opaque. It's meant to give a clear glass bottle a transparent colour.
It would work for sure on a clear or transparent white lens if those were available to you.

 

[ace68]

In australia,amber is for turn signals and red is for brake lights.

 

[bcware]

In the US red is ok for turn signals. Many cars come with that scheme as standard. It is much less common on motorcycles from the factory.

 

[Scorpio1963]

I redid my gas tank cause my buffing pad screwed it up.It ended up gouging the clear coat.I also wet sanded it with 1500 grit paper.Looks better than it did the first time.

 

[drewpy]

In australia,amber is for turn signals and red is for brake lights.

I thought the amber was Fosters Lager

 

[Scorpio1963]

Im thinking of putting amber lights all around the bottom of my frame to make it more visble at night.

 

[ace68]

I thought the amber was Fosters Lager

You mean carlton draught,fosters doesnt get a mention these days.

 

[16VGTIDave]

well you confused us, hope other motorists are not as confused

If a little of my rambling was all it took to confuse...

 

[83xs400]

yesterday i built a license plate mount and tail light mount and worked on my rear fender mount. Just gotta do battery box and then shes ready for paint and carb rebuild

 

[Scorpio1963]

I put the has tank and metal bar underneith the seat back on yesterday but forgot the rubbers at home.

 

[Specdog]

After degreasing the rear wheel and lubing the brakes, its going back on today, then I can get to more fun stuff like the carbs.

 

[lcgtr]

I reset (and damaged) my Spedo

 

[dodger0129]

Got my tank in primer,and got my seat mounted with M.T.B shock

 

[ace68]

Got my tank in primer,and got my seat mounted with M.T.B shock

That looks like a sweet ride.

 

[dodger0129]

Cheers Ace68....

 

[Scorpio1963]

I beat the crap out of my gas tank cause it got bent out of shape.

 

[Specdog]

What do you mean? Are you remodeling it?

 

[Scorpio1963]

Look in the garage theres thread on what happened to it.More or less reshaped it with rubber mallet.It was actualy kinda fun.