Re: US: Red rear reflectors cracked

[dan & ann curcio <curcio@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Jonathan,
We have the same reflector law here in the States for the rear facing reflector and we also are required to have front and rear side reflectors as well.  It's the side reflectors which are not on european bikes that I removed.  I wouldn't remove the rear reflector as that is the only thing that shows up at night if the rear lamp burns out.  Our cars require the side reflectors as well.  The American and Japanese manufacturers do a nice job of incorporating the side reflectors into existing lamp assemblies, but the European manufacturers
tend to simply attach any old thing that happens to pass D.O.T standards.  Technically, removing the side reflectors is illegal, but I have never heard of anyone being checked for them.

Dan

Jonathan Schulster wrote:

> Don't try this at home in Europe boys and girls :)
> There is an EU law that states you must have a rear reflector.  Many got done for DM150 ($50) when they removed the mudguard (fender) rear extension in Germany on other Triumphs eg. the older T5's - as that was where the rear reflector was mounted.  The new version has it above the number plate;  probably not a great place to relocate your seat key lock if you are in Europe.  I have never had problems in the rest of Europe but in Germany I have had this checked twice, and they will fine you at the roadworthiness test if it is missing.
>
> cheers
> Jonathan
>
> >>> dan & ann curcio <curcio@xxxxxxxxxx> 25/08/99 20:43:49 >>>
> David,
>
> Mine are fine, but then again I removed them after the first day and plugged
> the holes with some leftover Mazda bumper trim plugs because the reflectors
> looked like something off a kid's bicycle.  The plugs look factory and really
> improve the looks of the rear fender.  I also removed the "bicycle" reflectors
> from the front fenders and used the bolts from the rear reflectors and some
> black plastic washers from the hardware store to reattach the lower front
> fender.  These look nice too.
>   I figure someone at the factory over tightened the reflectors on your bike
> and now they are starting to crack.  They should be able to be replaced under
> warranty.


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