Thanks Ali - have to confess I like the feel too! :frog:

I will probably compramise and remove my mirrors but hopefully get one single hole cut in the nosecone and have a cover made for the light.

Thanks all for your advice - apologies for opening a buried can of worms.

kp

Pass me that shovel - I'll sort it! :eureka:

I can see more people getting problems when they take this chance in the future.
VOSA ( Vehicle & Operator Standards Agency ) the replacement for the old DOT have become much more proactive regarding vehicle checks.
They now have the power to stop any vehicle to check its condition & they regularly run road checks in our area.
If you think that a traffic cop knows their way round a Con & Use manual, you ain't seen nothin yet as the song goes.
Look out for Ford Galaxies in black & yellow battenburg markings......they could have you for their next snack :devil:

The enduro bike is one of the very few which legally can run without lights..... it has a specific exemption in the regs.

just trackday it up and stick on a Trailor or in a Van.

That's what I do. I haven't the space (or didn't) for a fixed trailer so I bought a folding one. It's stores under the bench in the garage and will go in the back of the car when needed. Not cheap, but very effective.

http://82.70.86.166/images/bikes/trailer/100_0308a.jpg

http://82.70.86.166/images/bikes/trailer/100_0302a.jpg

If I had a trailer or a van I would not have asked the question. :P I do intend to get a trailer but the chelsea tractor hasnt got a tow bar yet so that would all be cost for TA5. I think it will keep until next year.

I have seen a lot of those black and yellow jobbies around the M25 - dont think I will chance it.

Meanwhile I have asked the manufacturer if he can come up with a cover like I have on my Casoli nose cone. By the responses I have had I am surprised that this type of thing isnt catered for more fully. Gap in the market Mr C?

Would have thought that no lights could be a particular issue in October, as the twilight could fall very quickly if it is overcast...it would be a shame to have to leave a dry but cloudy trackday early in the afternoon in order to get home before the light fails

Would have thought that no lights could be a particular issue in October, as the twilight could fall very quickly if it is overcast...it would be a shame to have to leave a dry but cloudy trackday early in the afternoon in order to get home before the light fails


Indeed - hence my erring on the side of caution and asking about the cover.

Incidentally I noticed at the last Brands TD that there were quite a few bikes out with all lights/indicators left untaped, mirrors on, numberplates, and brake/head lights on. Focused/marshalls didn't seem to care, which is a bit of a shame as brake lights are seriously distracting. :o