I just completed the installation of the HD auxiliary brake/run/turn signal conversion kit on my 2005 XL1200C. It was a very easy install and I really like the results. But I noticed in the installation instructions there is a note that reads "Red turn signal lenses may not be legal in all states. Check your local regulations". I live (and ride mostly) in Missouri and I can't find anything about the color of the turn signal lenses so I'm pretty sure I'm OK. Does anyone know where these might be illegal? Just curious.

 

As far as I know, they're legal in Texas.

 

I'm not aware of any. Look around, there are lot's of cars on the road with red turn signal lenses.

 

You should be fine running them.

 

So the MoCo is just sayin' that to cover their tails? *grin* They sure do that ALOT. Reading the owner's manual for mine, I swear that everything in there could lead to serious injury or death. My favorite was the part that said you shouldn't store gas in the tank to minimize the risk of an explosion.

 

Here is your answer:

Turn signal color Until the early 1960s, most front turn signals worldwide emitted white light and most rear turn signals emitted red. Amber front turn signals were voluntarily adopted by the auto industry in the USA for most vehicles beginning in the 1963 model year, though front turn signals were still permitted to emit white light until FMVSS 108 took effect for the 1968 model year, whereupon amber became the only permissible color for front turn signals. Presently, almost all countries outside North America require that all front, side and rear turn signals produce amber light. In North America the rear signals may be amber or red. International proponents of amber rear signals say they are more easily discernible as turn signals, and US studies in the early 1990s demonstrated improvements in the speed and accuracy of following drivers' reaction to brake lamps when the turn signals were amber rather than red. US regulators and other proponents of red rear turn signals claim there is no proven lifesaving benefit to amber signals.

 

As usual cHarley cuts right to the chase. Looks like we're good to go here in the ole US of A. Two thumbs up for the responses. Thanks.

 

Personally, I think having both amber and red lenses on the tail of the bike is F-ugly. Who want's to ride a Christmas tree?

The only thing worse is the billboard those poor guys in Europe have for license plates.

 

I installed the same thing on my 2008 the instructions said they are DOT approved.

 

Here's a reference for motorcycle laws by state:

http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/l...t.asp?state=MO