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twin headlight road legal or not

Post by freebz1122 » 17 Sep 2008, 20:09

i wanted to get a new headlight and cowl and was looking at the universal ufo twin headlight and the acerbis dhh twin but are they road legal and if not can you get away with them. thanks

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Re: twin headlight road legal or not

Post by raveydavey » 18 Sep 2008, 14:05

Hi Freebz

Headlights (all lights) need to be E marked to comply with Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations.

A couple of links to headlights;

http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=24063" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.roostracing.co.uk/enduro.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think Acerbis DHH twin isn't legal, but they do a single light that is. Their Cyclops twin is legal but a bit pricey. There is also a Polisport headlight

http://motorcycleproducts.co.uk/catalog ... -4775.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The main problem that I can see is that most of the bulbs are only 35W, so will be pretty crap at night doing more than about 30mph.

My AR came without a headlight (or any wiring to headlight/speedo/switches etc) so I got a CRM Mk2 headlight off fleabay (which I think is only a 25W bulb).

If you come across any 55/60W H4 halogen headlights, please let me know!!!!

Cheers

RD

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Re: twin headlight road legal or not

Post by freebz1122 » 18 Sep 2008, 15:38

hi thanks for the reply im looking at getting a acerbis dhh headlight ce and dot approved £45.

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Re: twin headlight road legal or not

Post by chris356 » 18 Sep 2008, 16:18

hi freebz £45 sounds good,might i ask where i can get one my current one is battle scarred from when my mk3 parted from me doing a wheelie at 25mph on tarmac :oops: my hand also still has the scar :shock: wont be doing that again :!:
if it aint broke then dont fix it !

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Re: twin headlight road legal or not

Post by freebz1122 » 19 Sep 2008, 13:05

ive just bought a acerbis one for £45 from a shop in beverley east riding of yourkshire. normally this light is £55

http://www.motocrossmotorbikes.com/prod ... 6b0s23p150" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


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