Rear Fender -- Pulled Over Repeatedly ... Solutions?

[JeepinBueller]

In most states replacing your OEM rear fender with a FE, like Jardine's, is "illegal." And like 99% of all sportbike riders, my Jardine FE went on within the first month of ownership, and I haven't had one speck of trouble until last fall: got pulled over for it and got a "fix-it ticket" (in MD). So I trimmed up a plexiglass sheet and bolted it to the bottom of the license plate so it extends as far down as the stocker did. It passed ... then I took it right off that same day because it was ugly as sin and bounced all around under speed.

The problem: I sold my stock fender and reflectors a month after I put on my Jardine. I got pulled over again last week for the same reason by the same biker statie ... the thing is, each time, he asks me if it's stock, and I stupidly say "no." I think if I put the side and rear reflectors back on with a nice plate frame I'd be okay. I refuse to put the stocker back on: I've already trimmed under the brake light for plate illumination and I just think it's butt ugly.

Do you think this would keep them off my back? And on a related note: does anyone have the three stock reflectors that attached to the stock fender??

Thanks for the help and thoughts.

 

[crxtasy169]

Next time just say yes it's stock I bought it this way from the dealer. You might give the reflectors a shot, what's the worst it could do save you some money and harassment!

 

[flaya564]

can you take a picture and show us what you're working with. I'm near OC, md myself.

 

[bfletcher]

I believe I still have my reflectors. I'll check when I get home in the morning.

 

[JeepinBueller]

Thanks fletch, I would gladly throw you some PayPal goodness or whathaveyou for the set (rear + L/R sides) ... don't need the fork reflectors.

 

[JeepinBueller]

This is what I have now, flaya. And I didn't think there were any Buellers down in OC! I lived there for two years ... 28th (Robin) and 120th St., Bayside. Worked at Bayside Jetdrive / Action Watersports on 52nd.

 

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

you really need to look up your state laws regarding Motocycles and legal motorcycle REQUIRED Equipment, in your states online law libary.(see your states website in the links on your legistaive branch page or governors website)
then keep a copy of it with you to show them, if your modifation is legal.
your states Statutes
& laws & regulations will tell you Exactly what is required .
it can help you so you can figure out a way to get your motorcycle street legal. most states do require reflectors of some kind on front & rear at specific height. and any rear fender requirements.




http://www.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

http://mlis.state.md.us/#stat

MD vehicle statutes
MD statutes on vehicle equipment
§ 22-103-notice to seller of unapproved device
§ 22-104. Unlawful to remove or alter safety device or equipment



§ 22-205. Reflectors.

(i) Motorcycles shall carry at least one reflector; and
(ii) Vehicles of the types mentioned in § 22-208 of this subtitle shall be equipped with reflectors meeting the requirements of §§ 22-210 and 22-211 (a) and (b) of this subtitle.
(2) Before this date every vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, including devices moved by muscular power, shall carry on the rear at least one reflector, and after this date, every vehicle mentioned in this paragraph that is not mentioned in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall carry on the rear at least one reflector.
(b) Placement; visibility.- Every reflector shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height of not more than 60 inches nor less than 15 inches and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps, except that visibility from a greater distance is hereinafter required of reflectors on certain types of vehicles. When two reflectors are required they shall be as widely spaced laterally as practicable.




stop lamps & turns signals
(1) Motorcycles need not be equipped with electric turn signal lamps; and
(2) The requirements of this section apply only to those trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers that are registered in this State and sold as new vehicles on or after July 1, 1971

§ 22-219. Signal lamps and signal devices
§22-227. Special restrictions on lamps
f) Color of lights on rear of vehicle.- All lighting devices and reflectors mounted on the rear of any vehicle shall display or reflect a red color, except the stoplight or other signal device, which may be red, amber, or yellow, and except that the light illuminating the registration plate shall be white and the light emitted by a backup lamp shall be white or amber.
§ 22-230
(c) Change of original design or performance; mounting and adjustment.- A person may not use on any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer any lamp or reflector that tends to change its original design or performance in violation of regulations adopted by the Administrator

 

[flaya564]

Well I live 20 minutes from OC but no one knows where Snow Hill is. Did he say what the issue with the tag is? I'm almost positive, it doesn't have to be stock, just horizontal, visible and so many inches from the ground. I'll look for the code. I'm curious now.

 

[crxtasy169]

Christ, they are messing with you because of that? Someone get that guy a doughnut! There shouldn't be any problem with that set up. Is your state off their rocker with their rules or something?

 

[RT Performance]

if you need the stock side refloctors i have some collecting dust. just pm me

 

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

§22-211. Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps, and marker lamps
(a) Reflectors - In general.- Every reflector on any vehicle referred to in § 22-208 of this subtitle shall be of such size and characteristics and so maintained as to be readily visible at nighttime from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps.
(b) Reflectors - Side and rear.- Reflectors required to be mounted on the sides of the vehicle shall reflect the required color of light to the sides, and those mounted on the rear shall reflect a red color to the rear.
(c) Clearance and identification lamps.- Front and rear clearance lamps and identification lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions, at the times lights are required, at all distances between 500 and 50 feet from the front and rear, respectively, of the vehicle.
(d) Side maker lamps.- Side marker lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions, at the times lights are required, at all distances between 500 and 50 feet from the side of the vehicle on which they are mounted.


additional lighting
(l) Motorcycles.-
(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a motorcycle may be equipped with, and an operator of a motorcycle may use, the following auxiliary lighting:
(i) Blue dot illumination;
(ii) Standard bulb running lights; or
(iii) Light-emitting diode pods and strips added to protect the driver.
(2) (i) Lighting under this subsection shall be:
1. Nonblinking;
2. Nonflashing;
3. Nonoscillating; and
4. Directed toward the engine and the drive train of the motorcycle.
(ii) Lighting under this subsection may not:
1. Be attached to the wheels of the motorcycle; or
2. Emit a red or blue light.
(iii) Blue dot illumination:
1. May be located only on the rear of a motorcycle as part of or adjacent to the rear brake light; and
2. May not exceed three-quarters of an inch in diameter.

 

[flaya564]

Even with cars, the restrictions are ridiculous here. But that cop must not have anything better to do.

 

[bfletcher]

I would gladly throw you some PayPal goodness or whathaveyou for the set (rear + L/R sides)

No need in that. If I got them, they are yours. I believe I have two sets. PM me your address and I will get them out in the A.M.

 

[JeepinBueller]

Ahhh, you 'da man!! You have Pee Emm, sir.

 

[MAGIC]

I was pulled over for this set up:

got a $120 ticket (improperly displayed license plate) or go to court option.

Went to court and didn't have to pay anything - case dismissed, charge dropped. Here's the story.

At that time I was pretty sure it's illegal but after some research I found out that IL law doesn't say anything about the tag being placed vertically is legal or not. Or I can't find the info. It says it needs to be lit up and visible (I forgot from how far).

 

[JeepinBueller]

Thanks again, Bobby! They were waiting at my door for me while I was away this weekend. Can't thank you enough.


Oh yeah ... BUELLERS RULE!!

 

[konarider94]

stupid cops hassling people over dumb stuff

"to protect and serve"

 

[konarider94]

Police enforce all laws, smart or dumb.

police dont even know most of the actual laws