SPOT LIGHTS

[Flat6Valk]

I am wondering if it is legal to have two sets of spot lights on a bike.  I have a set of cobra and custom world lights and I"m thinking of installing both.  any comments would be appreicated.  I am aware of the electrical hook up procedures so I am not in need of those type of comments.  Thanks

[tank_post142]

i have seen many bikes with two sets. one on the light bar and another set mounted to engine guards. just remember: unless they are aimed right your out hunting for a punch in the mouth!!

[Scott from FL, now in Maine]

Check your state laws. A lot of states have regulations. 

[sandy]

I have Cobras and Kuryakin mini spots. That makes 5 white headlights. Some states won't allow more than 4. Her in AZ, I'm good but not back East.

[R J]

You can ask her and get 40 dozen different answers all of which might be wrong.

Now if ya go to the state's DOT and ask the same question, you will get 50 correct answers............

Anytime you are in doubt, check th source......

[tank_post142]

" Now if ya go to the state's DOT and ask the same question, you will get 50 correct answers.........."

 and every answer will be different!

[Valker]

More than 4 is illegal in Texas. I've been running 5-7 front lights since 1981 and never been stopped, questioned, or ticketed for it, and I frequently ride it to work at the DPS headquarters in Austin.

[tank_post142]

Ohio Code  > Title 45 > Chapter 4513 > § 4513.12 - Specifications for spotlights and auxiliary driving lights


(A) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one spotlight and every lighted spotlight shall be so aimed and used upon approaching another vehicle that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam will be directed to the left of the prolongation of the extreme left side of the vehicle, nor more than one hundred feet ahead of the vehicle.
Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than three auxiliary driving lights mounted on the front of the vehicle. The director of public safety shall prescribe specifications for auxiliary driving lights and regulations for their use, and any such lights which do not conform to said specifications and regulations shall not be used.

(B) Whoever violates this section shall be punished as provided in section 4513.99 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 01-01-2004

[Chrisj CMA]

the sealed beams that come with the Cobra light bar are worthless for helping you see the road.  Change to these babies (still made by Cobra) they use H-3 bulbs and they light up the road as much or more than the headlight does

[Chrisj CMA]

I got those H-3 spots here http://www.realhog.com/detail.cfm?action=fitment&model_ID=0&Category_ID=45&manufacturer_ID=4&product_ID=47197&sblid_name=fitment

[Jess from VA]

As above noted, the rules vary by State.  Many allow no more than 4 forward lights (which includes the two headlights in the IS fairing), and others limit how many extra lights you may have above what the vehicle came with.  However, as Eric noted, many have more than the State law allows on a motorcycle and have never been cited or even questioned. 

Perhaps the bigger question is not whether you can/will be ticketed for excess forward lights but whether you have an annual safety inspection and will be failed for excess lights.

[hubcapsc]

unless they are aimed right your out hunting for a punch in the mouth!!

Mine are aimed "wrong", but they only come on when I hit hi-beam, so unless I'm slack I shouldn't
get punched 



-Mike

[Colin]

Here in Spain it is illegal to have more than 2 forward facing white lights on the front of a motorcycle, so you are only legally allowed one spot light  BUT what everyone does is have a set or two fitted and just remove them every time you go for the bi-annual inspection and put them back straight afterwards  The traffic police couldn't care less how many you have 

[Ricky-D]

While attending the ROT Rally a few weeks ago I saw a Harley with one headlight and two spots in the usual arrangement.

They were the brightest lights I have ever seen.

I mean the road and area out in front of the bike was like daylight with a bright sun.

I could not imagine anything making that much light, even the newer ballast type lights. I mean the bike was at least twice to three times as bright as the other bikes that were riding on "broadway" that night.

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[Flat6Valk]

THANKS EVERYONE.  I AM GOING TO MAKE IT SIMPLE AND JUST USE THE COBRA'S.  I REALLY APPRECIATE THE FEEDBACK.  THANKS AGAIN

[Daniel Meyer]

I only have one headlight (as required). Everything else is safety equipment.

[alph]

Check your state laws. A lot of states have regulations. 

ditto.  here in wisconsin you are alowed two sets of lights, equaling a total of four.  thankfully with the internet it's quite easy to search your state DOT laws!!