Lambotte_imp
Running like a top
I dig it. Always wanted those yellow fogs on my Mercedes diesel. Cool vintage look.
Kevin
2013 Honda CB1100
Kevin
2013 Honda CB1100
Yellow Headlight
- Thread starter Matt F._imp
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the Ferret
Road warrior
Ferret, just to clarify.... Unless you were in France, The Netherlands, Switzerland and/or some parts of Germany in the 70's through early 90's then you would not have seen this. Yellow headlights were never adopted as the norm in the U.S.Matt F._imp said:
I never saw it first hand either unless you count the fog lights on my old '83 diesel Benz...
Nevertheless I think your observentness and astuteness are perfectly intact
Ahh, no I wasn't in Europe until about 2010. Thanks for the info. Thought I was going crazy for a minute there.
Randy B
Road warrior
I remember seeing them in Chicago on cars in the 70's from time to time, but nothing after that.
capttwb136_imp
Running like a top
I remember we used to put them on tricked out vans back in the 70's. They were fog lights and they really did a good job lighting up the road. The scariest times I have riding is when I must ride in fog, the yellow lenses would really help.
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Matt, the instructions say to blow on it lightly to remove the bubbles. Did you do that? Did it work? (either you didn't or it doesn't 
)
)Matt F._imp
First service completed
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I actually didn't read any instructions for the specific product that I used unless you count the nonsensicle sentence fragments on the back label :dodgy:Lord Popgun_imp said:Matt, the instructions say to blow on it lightly to remove the bubbles. Did you do that? Did it work? (either you didn't or it doesn't
Good info though and it's likely that it would have worked. I'll try that next time
ClassicVW_imp
Road warrior
When you say it's legal in your state, what are you basing that on? I know of no law that allows a yellow headlight. Most states only say that white and yellow lights for front, (meaning white headlight and yellow marker and turn signals) and yellow and red for rear while car is moving forward. I believe headlight regulations would come under a federal statute which mandates white only.
Matt F._imp
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Good question. I'm basing it on Title 63 of the Ms Motor Vehicles Traffic and Regulations Code. I have the code that specifically covers color of lighting devices printed and stored under my seat with my insurance card.ClassicVW_imp said:
I'm not going to bother copy and pasting the code as its not applicable to you or most forum members. However a quick Google search should take you to your states codes and regs.
You are right about Federal Regulations. Only DOT approved headlights meet regulation requirements, however its the individual states that enforce these regulations and they have thier own headlight laws.
They real common sense key to stuff like this is to know your state. Some states are picky and particular about every little thing, some aren't.
Mississippi is very "lax" with things like this. That being said, if officer friendly pulls me over and threatens me with a ticket I will promptly remove the yellow and move on to other mods. :worship:
c-breezy_imp
Been there
Hey Matt, can you share a nice 3/4 view of your entire CB with the yellow headlight lens?
emptysea
Road warrior
So...what if I just took a yellow highlighter and..... 
(I think it looks cool, but I think I'm just going to go with a mesh stone guard to get a retro look)
(I think it looks cool, but I think I'm just going to go with a mesh stone guard to get a retro look)
Matt F._imp
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c-breezy_imp said:
the Ferret
Road warrior
Hey Matt are you the MattF that just started posting replies over on MotorcycleDaily.com?
Matt F._imp
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Ferret, no sir that's not meThe ferret_imp said:
c-breezy_imp
Been there
Thank you! Looks great!:beerchug:
gbpack89_imp
Running like a top
I run a yellow headlight on mine too. I think it looks really cool and it does stand out on the road when you see one. I will say it does dim the out put of the headlight by about 15%. But here in Wisconsin we can run any color of headlight on a motorcycle except red or blue.
Matt F._imp
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If that's your bike in your avatar pic... What tire is that?gbpack89_imp said:
gbpack89_imp
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I wish, although I don't know how anyone could ride on that seat! I have been exploring some none conventional tires out there lately. Really like the Firestone Coker tires but they seem to be much more for display than riding sadly
Matt F._imp
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I've been looking at the Coker tired as well... I love the look and I think I'd be willing to give them a try even if I sacrificed a little performance.gbpack89_imp said:
My thing is that I'm unsure about sizing, especially on the front because of the fender... Not much clearance up there. I would love to run a more "classic" tire as I've never thought the stock tires look proper on the new CB's
Lemme know if you get it figured out! :beerchug:
gbpack89_imp
Running like a top
At the risk of turning this into a tire thread I will continue haha. Reviews of the Cokers say they last about 4k miles or less, and handling is effected. Most guys recommend Avon speedmasters or similar tires from that line. Personally I think I might go with these when its time to change the oem (they arnt cool enough to take off still good tires like the Cokers would be if they lasted!)
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