Why are bikes fitted with the headlights on as soon as ignition on? doesn't this put extra strain on the battery when starting?
Joined May 2008
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Norfolk
im sure i heard it had something to do with european regulations, its becoming common now on all newer vehicles cars and bikes, personally i would rather have the option of turning them off as it just drains the battery and blinds other road users in the middle of the day
Joined Jul 2008
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Cheltenham, UK
Wolf is correct. EU regulations mean every bike made from 2003 has to have it's lights on all the time, hence no light switch. Haven't got a problem with that but the bike manufacturers should wire things up that the lights only switch on once the engine is actually running.
