Probably a dumb question...

[Monster813]

...but will a taillight with integrated turn signals pass NY State Inspection? 
I'm wondering what is "legal" now that everyone is having such a tough time with tickets and stuff.

[Pakhan]

I think integrated is illegal because the lights need to stick out from the bike a certain distance.

[al@sktc]

+1

[EvilSteve]

Not legal. Whether they pass inspection depends on how well you know the person doing the inspection. 

[Chchadder]

Though not legal, I've never had any problem with passing.  I'm not a fan of the CA lights, but the ViziTec light is ballin'!  Of course I don't own the Monster anymore, but Bernard is humoring me and developing one for the Daytona 675...

[He Man]

my CA light passed......

[GLantern]

Recent reviews have stated the CA lights to be absolute crap, their quality has gone down hill.  I'm going to be running an LP (lockhart phillips) integrated tail on my bike.  If inspection is a problem just hold on to your stock signals and put them back on for it.  Or go to another place 

[He Man]

are those for a monster or just your stupid bike that i cant afford.    sorry im a poor bastard.


Yea those CA lights suck man stock bulb is 10x better. i wish i could get my hands on one of those vizitech boards.

[GLantern]

are those for a monster or just your stupidly fast bike that i cant afford.    sorry im a poor bastard.


Yea those CA lights suck man stock bulb is 10x better. i wish i could get my hands on one of those vizitech boards.

Fixed  and i can't seem to find them for the monster.

[He Man]

stupid fast would be a GSXR600.

shit my pants fast is what your looking for. Aisle 10 by the diapers. 

[ducatiz]

I've never heard of anyone with integrated tail/turn lights being failed on inspection. 

Here is the "official" requirements from NYS DMV:
http://www.nysdmv.com/mcmanual/mclicenses.htm

A MOTORCYCLE MUST HAVE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER:

    * Approved lights, including headlight, taillight, stop lamp and license plate lamp, at least one red reflector on the rear and directional signals if the motorcycle was originally equipped with directionals or is a 1985 or newer model.
    * Brakes, on 1971 and newer motorcycles brakes are required on both wheels.
    * A horn or other warning device.
    * At least one rearview mirror mounted on a handle bar, although mirrors on both handlebars are strongly recommended.
    * A suitable muffler, "cutouts" or mufflers with removable baffles are prohibited.
    * Handlebars no more than 15 inches higher than the seat.
    * A seat for the operator and a passenger seat in the rear if a passenger is carried (no more than one passenger is permitted).

[GLantern]

Well according to that the integrated lights are not a problem.  We are in the clear it must be a California thing 

[ducatiz]

well, the question is whether the station is looking at the phrase "approved lights...etc" as meaning something.  if i dig up the statute, it will probably say "US DOT APPROVED" which I can guarantee you the integrated setup is not.

if I was trying to pull one, I might just claim it was on the bike when you got it... but i would not recommend that..  at the end of the day, it might be a good idea to kluge some DOT lights back on for inspections. 

[GLantern]

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=139|Ducati%20Electrical&productID=6823&showDetail=1&categoryID=842|Ducati%201198-848-SF%20Electrical&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=168|European%20Motorcycle%20Parts

LP Integrated tail light w/signals: 1198/1098/848

OEM style LED tail light with turn signals made by LP.

    * Factory fit and finish.
    * DOT approved light.
    * Plugs into factory tail light plug.
    * Includes connectors for turn signals.
    * Brighter LEDS then other tail lights.
    * Precision made reflectors ensure perfect light beam patterns
    * Reflectors are customized to each individual application for correct light diffusion

[ducatiz]

OEM style LED tail light with turn signals made by LP.
    * DOT approved light.

got one of those for the monster??