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| Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Yakima, WA I Ride: 929rr | getting crap from co-workers okay so since i started my new job ive been getting crap from some of my coworkers that are local reserves for the police department. most recently since i cut the rear of my bike off they have been saying that i need a rear hugger on the bike now. when i asked where that is in the rcw since my bike never came from factory with one they diddnt really have an answer. my question is, is there actually a rcw to have a rear fender or hugger? pic of my bike for a general reference: ![]() rcw's and i did not find anything about the rear fender. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.37 |
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| Endorsed Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kent, WA I Ride: '06 SV650S | Maybe this one? http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.37.500 Also... http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.37.537 ![]() Last edited by smurfhell; 07-07-2009 at 08:36 AM.. |
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| Washington (VA) ![]() Joined: Dec 2008 From: Spokane Valley, WA I Ride: a Triumph, and whatever else they'll let me test ride. | I can't see the picture for some reason, but your bike should have come with at the minimum a fender from the factory. Modifications are common, but few are legal. I would ask them for clarification on what they mean. I work with cops too....imagine that....and we all have a little type "A" personality in us. Don't take it to heart. |
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| Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Yakima, WA I Ride: 929rr | yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah i know about the exhaust one but, you know .i read the splash aprons one but, i thought that was pertaining to all vehicals that werent motorcycles since motorcycles have their own set of rcw's. i mean who actually has a fender on their bike that goes to the center of the rear axle? |
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| Endorsed Joined: May 2009 From: Yelm, WA I Ride: Harley | There is an RCW that says the rear tire of "any" vehicle must have a fender or flap that extends down to the center of the axle. It is not in the specific motor cycle section. I am not sure if the fact that many bikes fender do not go that low from the factory would help or not. I have "heard a rumor" that some guys have been written for it. but I wonder if they actually got written up for having a smart mouth. I know cops that say they can write anyone for something any time they want to. If you want I will find the RCW for you, let me know. Carl |
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| Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Yakima, WA I Ride: 929rr | ugh. yeah why? ![]() ![]()
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![]() ![]() Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: Scooty Puff Sr: The Doom-Bringer! | Legality aside, I think it would look better with a red hugger, and some sort of abbreviated tail section (not necessarily stock). You could still get that chopped or bobbed look, but it would look more finished. |
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| Endorsed Joined: Sep 2006 From: WA I Ride: KTM | Your bike comes from the factory with a rear inner fender and talipiece that not only holds the blinkers, but goes all the way to the center of the axle. I don't care if you removed it or not but it was there when the bike was imported and sold in the US, this was a OE part and was installed to follow FMVSS (FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS) now your bike is ILLEGAL....way ILLEGAL. Not to mention if you were riding in front of me and threw a rock up and chipped or broke my WS I would track you down and make you pay for it.....that is what the fender is there for.....SAFETY FOR OTHERS....NOT just for you. One other thing you need to be aware of.....RCW 46.37.537 Motorcycles--Exhaust Systems: (ver batim).. No person shall modify the exhaust system of a a MC in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted be the engine of such vehicle above that emitted be the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and it shall be UNLAWFUL for any person to operate a motorcycle not equipped as required by this section, or which has been amplified as prohibited by this section. RCW 46.37.390 This RCW also clearly states in it about a noise limit of 95 decibels......... I rec'd this paperwork straight from a local POPO after a stop.................just a FYI Last edited by xltman8; 07-07-2009 at 09:28 AM.. |
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| Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2009 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: '05 600RR | With that exhaust, no mirrors, no reflector, and no legal signals (maybe you have an LED I can't see?) is it really only the hugger your worried about? I think your bike looks more exotic like you have it, but I would sure hate to scoot back a little too far in the seat. |
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| Washington (VA) ![]() Joined: Dec 2008 From: Spokane Valley, WA I Ride: a Triumph, and whatever else they'll let me test ride. | ![]() What the hell does that even mean? |
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| Zone Head Joined: Jul 2009 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: 08 Hypervibrator | ![]()
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![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() but you... so... it did no? |
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| Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Yakima, WA I Ride: 929rr | ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() i think he is reffering to my exhaust (ti manifold, htev, yoshi mid and supertrapp muffler) | |
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| WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Oct 2008 From: Puyallup,(South Hill) I Ride: 2005 Suzuki SV650S | I was tempted to put one of those disk-only mufflers on my bike. I'm glad I didn't. But it IS a "muffler", and the sound is adjustable by the number of disks that are put in. |
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| Endorsed Joined: Sep 2006 From: WA I Ride: KTM | I am just trying to help you keep YOUR MONEY in your pocket......the popo and Judge will see it differently than you.....they want their money outta your pocket and will try what they can to get it back...according to them. |
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| Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Yakima, WA I Ride: 929rr | fender mounts to the tail, hugger mounts to the swing arm right? i cut the tail section where the passenger seat, cargo area, and where the FENDER would be. the furthermost point of the rear subframe is only slightly higher (maybe 1") than the factory fender. |
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| Pit Crew Joined: Apr 2006 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: Too many | It's like a "Where's Waldo" game of equipment infractions... I don't think that your rear fender is going to be the first thing that gets you pulled over. I'd want a hugger/fender on there to keep shit off of of my back.... |
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| Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: So I can Talk about it | What does it weigh the way it sits? I think the bike looks very cool, I would add as as little as I could, maybe a the wheel hugger and close up the tail and add a fairly compliant plate/signal/reflector kit. Don't ever throw your leg over that bike with any kind of beer not even Odouls on yo bref cuz you gunna git pulled over alot brutha. ![]() |
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| Pit Crew ![]() Joined: Jun 2008 From: Portland Oregon I Ride: 01 Speed Triple/Suzuki RF900 95 | [QUOTE=Ramathorn;1770047 my bike come with a rear fender that comes down to the center axle from factory? to me it looks like it comes to about the top of the wheel. ![]() [/QUOTE] It might be to center axle (or alot closer) when the suspension is compressed. I don't think a judge is going to let a BS against a stock Honda mudguard stand. Your bike on the other hand is not evening trying to have a mud guard. Ride in the rain much? You can expect to get lots of crap about your bike. It is part of being a custom. Don't be surprised if you get a ticket in WA. Do you have ANY blinkers on there? I really hate doing all those hand signals. Have Fun and Be Safe! |
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| Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Yakima, WA I Ride: 929rr | ![]()
yeah i have blinkers, look at the "tail section" just behind my seat. im replacing those with shorty post blinkers and moving the others up front. | |
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| Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Yakima, WA I Ride: 929rr | i dont really give a shit, i just wanted to know the rcw. its funny how on different forums i get completely different responses to my bike. its the style of bike i was going for, obviously not for everyone. whats the point of having something thats like everyone else. |
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| Superbiker Joined: Apr 2006 From: Vantucky, WA I Ride: '84 VF 700F Interceptor | Bike looks dope. Need something to fill the gap in the tank methinks... but that's me. for what ShrekX said. Getting hit in the back from your own debris isn't cool. Unless you'd like a mud hawk on the back of your jacket... |
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| Intellectually Sphinctered Joined: Oct 2005 From: Camano Island I Ride: cuz levitating takes way to much concentration | Dude excuse thats garunteed to get the popo off your ass them "Thats illegal" you "you sure??? cause i got pulled over because you couldnt see my plate so i fixored it 4 U" Them "ummm ok have a good day sir" |
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| Intellectually Sphinctered Joined: Oct 2005 From: Camano Island I Ride: cuz levitating takes way to much concentration | Oh and please paint the tank stock paint on a streetfighter just looks wrong and if you got more pics please post up cuz i really like the look youve got |
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