neon lighting

tiremarks · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Karma :

hey ppl, im new here but iv already gotta question
i wanna put a neon light underneath my moped (looks is everything) but im not sure about the laws surrounding neons, i live in worcester if thats ne help but if ne1 knows weather its legal or not pls post a reply
thanks
jon Karma

[edit=g] you think a question about neon's is staying in the faq fourm? eh? Razz

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Its not legal if its blue red yellow or possibly green too. There are other threads on the forum that explain it better than I.

Personally I think the neons should stick to their body kitted novas. Smile

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Green is reserved for doctors etc. Blue is obviously emergency services. Red can only be displayed at the rear of a vehicle and thats all I think!

Why would you want tarty neon lights on your bike anyway? Leave that to Nova's and Barry Boy PC cases like mine Laughing

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Its not a bike. It's a moped.

Save your cash, get a proper bike and a license. Razz

You'll get pulled for neons if you use em on the road, and you'll also get laughed at, so use whatever colour you want. Start to carry your documents to save hassle when you get pulled over.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

I agree with Ste! Stop wasting money on girly pink things and buy a proper bike.

Having neons on your bike will just cause you to get pulled every 5 minutes and you'll most probably have the piss taken out of you at every bike meet you go to unless its full of other scooter riders!!

And if you do decide still to get neon lights then at least get a colour other then blue, red or green as they are most likely to land you in deep shit with the law!
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eggstar · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 14 Aug 2003 Karma :

all been said before
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=20002

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

This must be the 50th thread about muppets wanting neons.
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P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

M1ke · Ped Boi Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Karma :

Its nice to be different but neons isn't the way to go. Instead get some bunny rabit ears Very Happy

Neons will drain your battery as well and attract attention from the police which is never good as they are bound to find something else illegal while they are at it.

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Are they blue by any chance?

If so, you deserve what you get IMO.... not only is it annoying to the police (trying to impersonate them)... but it's also annoying to any one you're following... seeing a flickering blue light (when you go over bumps etc) in their mirrors.
Means people not only think the police are following them... but are less likely to realise if they actually are Confused

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P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

They are red. Which I read somewhere was not legal or illegal as it depends on how and where they are fitted.

They are not supposed to shine to the front but can illuminate areas to the front of a vehicle.

Plead ignorance and switch em off. Easy as that if anything is said. No great loss.

Re the annoyance factor, how many bikes or cars do you see on the road with Neons / LEDs? Not many, IMHO it is another way to help you stand out in the dark as people think, "WTF is that" meaning that they have seen you and are less likely to splatter you.

IMHO.

PJ
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

PJ points Ste to

https://wso.williams.edu/orgs/peerh/stress/relax.html

Take a notepad.

Karma

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Eh?

The fact I have a dislike for morons who think its big and clever to look like a police car doesn't mean I'm stressed. Think about it, lots of people with bikes travel at speeds more than your nsr can do, and see blue lights in thier mirrors. Is it a) a cop, or b) a moron with blue neons. Make the wrong choice and you'll likely to be fucked.

Ste points PJ to https://www.maxpower.co.uk and https://www.sc-ooter.com

Take a notepad, you might learn some more crap stuff

Karma

P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Well if you say that you have em, most people would assume that you actually fitted them as opposed to leaving em in the packet Razz

And I would still argue that they would be viewable from the from or rear Confused

which would make you look like a police veichle from a distance

btw, not having a go at the NSR there, just simply saying its not really an issue on an NSR, as you can't really go fast enough on them for it to actually become an issue

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Please note my comments were directed towards blue lights.

It would be the bad bikers fault for going over the seed limit, yes. However seeing as we're so naughty, the person with the blue lights is obviously lowering themselves to the criminal underworld, where they might expect to have their vehicle vandalised a tad with a crow bar, what else can they expect when they're messing in serious criminal activities? Twisted Evil

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

No colour is illegal so long as you can't see the bulb. Id it's only shining on the road it's fine. Any colour other than purple is already reserved for Services if you want to be able to see the bulb.
I may get around to fitting Neons on the Blade one day.
Then again, maybe not.
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Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Neons look awful i know a lad with them under his......nova and it looks like a strange alien ship at night floating down the road all I can say is stop thin about what you're doing and try again!
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Furious D · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Oct 2003 Karma :

I like the idea of the neons and LED's because they look pretty cool on "The Fast And The Furious" although I've never seen any on a bike before. P_J would you post some pics of your bike with them on? It would help clear any doubt's about fitting some to a bike (basically how good they actually do look!)

P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

I am still trying to get pictures of them, I will post them on here (so people can rip into it for a bit). Confused

Or I might just email you them Smile

Save me some grief wont it. Smile

PJ
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Furious D · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Oct 2003 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

You never know... you might find you actually enjoy riding your bike. And thus spend money on doing that instead Razz

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