Since I'm riding my 1098 R on the srteet w/ the " race only " 102  decibel Termignoni  exhaust , ( really loud) should I leave the reflectors on in case I get pulled over by the law for something or take them off as we all do on our Monsters that have in most cases probably non legal cans. ? Anyone ever get pulled over for speeding let't say and get an additional ticket for no reflectors ?

Are reflectors a legal requirement?  My understanding was a manufacturer can't sell a bike without them, but it's not illegal to remove them.

If there is any money left after the purchase why don't you just set up a "ticket jar" on you nightstand or something.
IT'S A 1098 R!

Relector-schmector

TAKE 'EM OFF!

I think you can just reaply them with two sided tape.

Quote from: LUKE on June 21, 2008, 12:11:54 PM
If there is any money left after the purchase why don't you just set up a "ticket jar" on you nightstand or something.
IT'S A 1098 R!

Relector-schmector

TAKE 'EM OFF!

I think you can just reaply them with two sided tape.

I just don't want the Law to have a reason to give me a ticket if they just pull me over to gauk at the bike . I was cited in April for Failure to Control when I left the road and smashed into a ditch. I've got 4 bikes and I don't need more points and insurance ramifications if leaving the reflectors on will negate.

It should be easier to avoid ticketing if you can manage to avoid getting caught in ditches....... I'm just sayin'.....

Duh, if you're going to get tagged for excessive noise do you think officer Noslack is going to care if your reflectors are in place?  Geez, your ridding a bright red rocket with really loud jet exhaust!

+1 on the ticket jar..

Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 21, 2008, 12:24:18 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             I just don't want the Law to have a reason to give me a ticket if they just pull me over to gauk at the bike . I was cited in April for Failure to Control when I left the road and smashed into a ditch. I've got 4 bikes and I don't need more points and insurance ramifications if leaving the reflectors on will negate.

Hypothetically, if you were cited,  wouldn't it be a non-moving violation anyway?  Just like a loud exhaust.  No points, no insurance worries.

Quote from: WannaDucBad on June 21, 2008, 12:26:31 PM
It should be easier to avoid ticketing if you can manage to avoid getting caught in ditches....... I'm just sayin'.....

I'm working real hard on that. I rode 96 miles on the 1098 R yesterday on my favorite road racing roads and did it at a sane safe speed and enjoyed it very much . So slower can be fun !

Quote from: FortyTwo on June 21, 2008, 12:31:45 PM
Hypothetically, if you were cited,  wouldn't it be a non-moving violation anyway?  Just like a loud exhaust.  No points, no insurance worries.

Good point . Hadn't thought of it that way. Thanks

Quote from: Ducnial on June 21, 2008, 12:30:23 PM
Duh, if you're going to get tagged for excessive noise do you think officer Noslack is going to care if your reflectors are in place?  Geez, your ridding a bright red rocket with really loud jet exhaust!

+1 on the ticket jar..

My thinking towards the Police was....seeing reflectors , must not be a track bike !

Quote from: FortyTwo on June 21, 2008, 12:31:45 PM
Hypothetically, if you were cited,  wouldn't it be a non-moving violation anyway?  Just like a loud exhaust.  No points, no insurance worries.

A big fat "+1" there.

If your biggest worry riding a 1098R on the street is a fix-it ticket for reflectors... (if there even IS  such a thing)
Maybe you should consider an M695/696.   

Oh, BTW, if you don't already have a lawyer you should get one.
A 1098S rider here -with 20+K miles...  Get one.

Really.

Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 21, 2008, 12:43:16 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         My thinking toward the Law was....seeing reflectors , must not be a track bike !

One cop to the other: "Look at that Murphy! -That guy just merged into traffic on that ramp at 172.336 MPH with the front wheel in the air mid-turn!"
Murphy:  "Yeah, but he has all his reflectors securely in place.  Must be a good citizen.  We'll let him go."

Quote from: CountPuggula on June 21, 2008, 01:48:57 PM
One cop to the other: "Look at that Murphy! -That guy just merged into traffic on that ramp at 172.336 MPH with the front wheel in the air mid-turn!"
Murphy:  "Yeah, but he has all his reflectors securely in place.  Must be a good citizen.  We'll let him go."

From the sublime to the ridculous......I'm just thinking if the bike was let's say stopped at a traffic light and the police were across from you waiting to make a left hand turn , they might see the reflectors and not give it a second look.

This is pretty funny...worried about the reflectors while running modified race exhaust? First thing I do is strip the reflectors off the bike ...and my bicycles as well.

The cop should just be happy if you pull over.