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wannabe
11-17-2007, 12:27 AM
I know I've asked this question before, but I'm too lazy to search. I'm in the process of converting my WR426 into a motard. It's already plated, and I already have a headlight and tail light.

Do I need to install turn signals to be legal?
drizz
11-17-2007, 12:30 AM
yup
wannabe
11-17-2007, 12:35 AM
dang.. thanks for the confirmation. I pretty much knew it. I was just hoping that I was wrong.
drizz
11-17-2007, 11:33 AM
dang.. thanks for the confirmation. I pretty much knew it. I was just hoping that I was wrong.

No worries. you need a horn as well, but that's a little less noticeable.
reynolds_brad
11-19-2007, 07:17 PM
you also need a charging system and a battery to pass the CHP inspection. you have to be able to operate the horn with out the bike running.

B
FrigginChi
11-19-2007, 08:11 PM
horn does not need to be electrical.

http://www.otherlandtoys.co.uk/images/horn800.jpg
auntiebling
11-21-2007, 02:24 PM
horn does not need to be electrical.



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http://files.myopera.com/Sanguinemoon/files/old_forum_import/horn.jpg
duh_ave
11-21-2007, 08:40 PM
you also need a charging system and a battery to pass the CHP inspection. you have to be able to operate the horn with out the bike running.

B


no need for a charging system. the tail light just has to be able to stay on for a minimum amount of time, so just a good battery.
reynolds_brad
11-21-2007, 09:09 PM
no need for a charging system. the tail light just has to be able to stay on for a minimum amount of time, so just a good battery.


So what you going to charge your battery up before every ride? or i guess just make sure you have a good charge before you take it to inspection.
duh_ave
11-21-2007, 09:11 PM
So what you going to charge your battery up before every ride? or i guess just make sure you have a good charge before you take it to inspection.

the lights can run off of the alternator.
reynolds_brad
11-21-2007, 09:31 PM
the lights can run off of the alternator.

yeah thats how ive built the harness setups ive done. headlight and blinkers right off a regulated stator.

tail light and horn from what ive seen can drain a 1.2 amp hour 12 volt in about an hour. so if your just looking to just pass an inspection thats fine but if you want something functional use a rectifier.