scootz
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 06:16 PM |
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Motorbike Daylight MOT...
I'm resurrecting a BMW bobber-type project. This is the look I'm aiming for...
It'll be a fair-weather, once-in-a-blue-moon toy.
I'd like to keep things as simple as possible and have a 'clean' look for the bike, so I'm pondering the pro's and
con's of building for a daylight MOT only.
My only concerns are the lack of a headlight (I used to always ride with one on to help others see me coming), and the PITA of being stopped by the
police every time a car drives past me.
Anyone else have any other thoughts???
It's Evolution Baby!
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flibble
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 06:29 PM |
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Never had a headlight on my old 86 CR500 Supermoto, never had a problem from the police, lack of indicators was more of a worry to me, always used arm
signals but expected to get hit by a dozy motorist at some point!
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ReMan
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 06:31 PM |
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Its a great look, but for the extra effort of fitting minimal lights, like the one in the pic I'd stick hem on. Might do one myself next year
and the BMs are quite a quirky but lo cost route
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jonabonospen
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 06:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flibble
Never had a headlight on my old 86 CR500 Supermoto, never had a problem from the police, lack of indicators was more of a worry to me, always used arm
signals but expected to get hit by a dozy motorist at some point!
Totally understand where you are coming from. My Honda CB750 cafe racer that I built had no indicators, and at first no mirrors either, and that
really made you worry about being seen and people knowing what you are intending to do. I ended up putting one small handlebar end mirror on the right
hand side as it just felt too unsafe without any.
Are you planning on having indicators and mirrors?
I personally dont think that having a headlight will spoil the look you are aiming for. The one in the picture has a headlight and still looks clean
and tidy. It's just finding a good looking one to suit thats the key.
I do love the look of these BMW bobbers though. I was considering buying an olive green army style one on ebay that was part finished a few months
ago.
Any pics of what it's like now?
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scootz
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 07:02 PM |
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Cheers guys.
It's still a collection of bits, so there's nothing exciting to see right now. I'll give you a shout when it starts taking shape.
It's Evolution Baby!
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tegwin
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 07:06 PM |
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I don't even ride bikes... but would love to own something that looks like that!! 
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Would the last person who leaves the country please switch off the lights and close the door!
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steve m
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 09:57 PM |
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Instead of a headlight, why not fit an LED, as a daylight running light ?
I have just fitted two to my 7, and are only on, when ignition is on.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 10:10 PM |
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That is one cool looking bike - get it built
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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chillis
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 11:45 PM |
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I'm not a biker but thats is sooooooooo cool
Never under estimate the ingenuity of an idiot!
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