Spyder compliance

[Rayelljay]

I have a beautiful '11 RS Sm5 with only 18k on her.
I'm thinking of an extended stay in the UK and I'm hoping I can take the Spyder.
Anyone here any ideas on what would have to be done to bring my Spyder into compliance with UK requirements...?

[bruiser]

It's been many years since I've been there. We had our Yank Tank over there. The only thing we had to do was get it through MOT and registration. I'm sure OJ will chime in with some better info.

[Kingers]

You will need to change the handle bars over! We drive on the wrong side

the chances of you being pulled by the police is minimal unless you are still driving on the wrong side the only thing I can think is that the angle of your head lights would need to be altered to the left rather than the right. If it requires a road worthy test (MOT), chances are, the mechanic will not have seen a Spyder before. Not sure about insurance for "foreigners" though?? I shall ask some of our Polish workers for more info

Look up the guys at ukspyderweb when your over here, it would be nice to meet up

[OJ UK]

OK here I am!!
Kingers has nailed it I think. Must have dipping headlights and in the case of the RS those 'extra' lights are fitted where the optional(US)
lights are. Indicators have to be amber all round and at the rear spaced further apart than US models. If you have them fitted, modulating brake lights are a no-no.
UK RS models don't have reversing light; all four flashers flash together the same as the hazard lights but if you have a reversing light it must be linked to the
the reverse gear. Let's see...what else?





P1020672.jpg This is a picture of my dear departed RS-S

Yeah! Side reflectors like on the cases in the picture must be amber......and you must have a rear reflector, reflective tape isn't adequate.
The MoT test on a Spyder can only carried out by a tester who has Class 3 certification and will cost you about £35.
If you have a 'straight through' exhaust it can be a problem but my Hindle went through OK (Tester's discretion).
Hope this helps a bit!

[PMK]

OK here I am!!
Kingers has nailed it I think. Must have dipping headlights and in the case of the RS those 'extra' lights are fitted where the optional(US)
lights are. Indicators have to be amber all round and at the rear spaced further apart than US models. If you have them fitted, modulating brake lights are a no-no.
UK RS models don't have reversing light; all four flashers flash together the same as the hazard lights but if you have a reversing light it must be linked to the
the reverse gear. Let's see...what else?





P1020672.jpg This is a picture of my dear departed RS-S

Yeah! Side reflectors like on the cases in the picture must be amber......and you must have a rear reflector, reflective tape isn't adequate.
The MoT test on a Spyder can only carried out by a tester who has Class 3 certification and will cost you about £35.
If you have a 'straight through' exhaust it can be a problem but my Hindle went through OK (Tester's discretion).
Hope this helps a bit!

Your ex machine looks nice. I have been curious for a longtime regarding the different light setups shown in the parts catalog for various countries.

Just to clarify, and I may be wrong, your machine ran low beam headlights on the left and right side of the frunk lid. The headlights up higher and just forward of the instruments is your high beams?

Saying that, I assume your high beams are normally off and turn on when selected?

PK

[billybovine]

I got that one wrong. Actually should know better. Australia and a lot of asian countries require the backup lights, not europe.

[GeoffCee]

Must have dipping headlights!

My UK-spec Spyder RT doesn't have dipping headlights as such.

The top pair of lights function as the main beam and are switched on and off as required by the rider. They have a long throw and illuminate the road in the far distance. Because of their greater brightness they readily dazzle other road users and so it is courteous in the UK not to use main beam whenever there is approaching traffic, nor when closely following other vehicles. Flashing the main beams as a signal to other road users is common in the UK. However, this leads to accidents because the signals are not subject to a specific code and what is intended by the flashes is commonly misunderstood.

The Spyder's bottom pair of lamps are on by default when the engine is running and cannot be turned off. This fulfills two UK regulation requirements, firstly to have a 'dipped beam' during darkness to illuminate the nearside verge together with the road surface in the near distance, and secondly for motorcycles to announce their presence during daylight hours by displaying light(s).

Just sayin.

[Rayelljay]

You folk have been really helpful.
I had considered, albeit briefly, selling mine and buying over there but, even with the adjustable risers, the BRP driving lamps, the Givi rigid bags and the Corbin seat, I was only allowed near 9k on a trade-in so a flat out sale kinda puts a damper on it.
It's only got 17k and is running very sweet and I believe it would be well used over there.......got a yen for South Wales (for my engineering history exploits).
Can anyone give a ballpark insurance figure...I'm 71....?

[billybovine]

I have a beautiful '11 RS Sm5 with only 18k on her.
I'm thinking of an extended stay in the UK and I'm hoping I can take the Spyder.
Anyone here any ideas on what would have to be done to bring my Spyder into compliance with UK requirements...?

Just off the top of my head I can think of a couple of things. European low beam headlights need to be installed. The existing headlights I think can still be used for high beam. You will need to check that. Backup light that is link to reverse gear. Bigger rear turn signals. European models have a different license light. Not sure why.

[GunDoctor]

Sounds like a lot of work, I'd just buy a new one over there.