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Technical Section => Trike Tech => Topic started by: ROD on September 20, 2009, 03:47:21 PM



Title: Trike side light provision..........
Post by: ROD on September 20, 2009, 03:47:21 PM
Can I use the dipped part of my bates headlamp bulbs (which are just a double filament ,non halogen) as front side lights,or do I have to fit side lights either in the h/lamp or seperately? I'm also going to run front marker lights on the mudguards.I think TB mentioned summat about this a while ago.
      Thanks......


Title: Re: Trike side light provision..........
Post by: voodoo on September 20, 2009, 06:44:21 PM
I got myself an SVA manuel as I often had questions like this lol....I will dig it out and have a look in a bit...someone will probably answer quicker than I dig it out though lol....Voodoo....


Title: Re: Trike side light provision..........
Post by: ByzMax on September 20, 2009, 07:09:12 PM
You just need a headlight with dipped and main beam + Forward facing marker lights in white. The marker lights must beover 250mm above the ground and no more than 400mm in from the outer edge of the vehicle to the edge of the lense.


Title: Re: Trike side light provision..........
Post by: tbone on September 20, 2009, 07:28:35 PM
Yes i did.......in your `bates headlights` post  ;D.


Title: Re: Trike side light provision..........
Post by: ROD on September 21, 2009, 03:29:18 AM
Thanx all! Ive asked so many Q's I cant keep up with them myself! ;D


Title: Re: Trike side light provision..........
Post by: tbone on September 25, 2009, 08:02:34 PM
 ::) ;D ;D


Title: Re: Trike side light provision..........
Post by: ROD on January 03, 2010, 06:23:19 PM
Ressurecting this again ::) ::)...and also taking in to account my Bates Headlamp previous(old) post.......
 I will have 3 switches for the lights.......
 Front side lights will be the ones mounted on the 'guards facing forward. Switched to come on with the rear facing side lights.
 Main Beam will be a separate switch.
 Dip Beam on another switch.
 1)Will this be ok?
 2) Will I have to have a double pole switch or some other wiring set-up to allow the dips to come on first ,and therefore prevent the mains coming on first? or doesnt the MSVA specify?
       Thanx Monkey Gurus........... ;D


Title: Re: Trike side light provision..........
Post by: ByzMax on January 03, 2010, 08:17:12 PM
No Requirement regarding type of switch only that it has the required lighting and that it works. You will also need some form of indicator that can be seen from the riding position that informs you of...

Indicators/hazards on/off (if you can see the indicators whilst looking forward that'll do)

Running lights on/off (speedo that illuminates when lights are on will do)

Main Beam


Title: Re: Trike side light provision..........
Post by: ROD on January 04, 2010, 04:05:06 PM
Thanx Byzmax!