I don't understand the reasoning , but these might help.

 

My top priority before riding is to insure all lighting is operating properly. I will not ride if they are not. Smart old Biker.

 

These post sound like older guys vs. young guys.

Older guys.. You are safer with them on and you will get hit without them.

Young guys..I will look cooler without them and I ain't going to worry about getting hit.

And the beat goes on.........

 

I believe it is federal law for HD to install them, not for the end user to keep them working...I can't swear to it, but I think this is correct.

Personally, I'd like to get mine to go off with the high beams (which is how I ride during the day) and on with the low beams (for better conspicutiy at night).

Oh yeah, and I'm 43, so am I an old guy or a young guy?

Harry

 

There are several ways you can dress up the looks of the from directional lights and housings. Different lenses, visors etc... But DUDE, dont diable them. Besides when your riding, unless your looking into a reflection you'd never know the difference.

 

It is a DOT regulation that they must be operating when driving on any public and or federal highway during hours of darkness. They are called marker lights and just like the lights on trucks and cars they must be operating.

The also stipulate the use or reflectors on vehicles.

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_20...cfr571.108.htm

 

I asked the very same question before and got the same sh*t. Anyways, I understand why you don't want them on. You can do what I did, just take some black tape and place it on one of the tabs on the bulb (should be two) and see if it takes the running lights away. If not, then it's the other one. This way you can always go back to the way it was and it's much simpler.

 

Thanks!

 

The funny thing is he did not ask for opinions on why not to do it or to be quoted the "I think it's the law" crap. If you don't know and he did not ask then why post?

 

What age do I need to be if I'm stupid ?