Quote Originally Posted by Greg Wanless View Post
Seriously? Tail lights? Is this an Insurance company mandate or something? How is Tech going to inspect that the proper technique for mounting has been complied with and that the fasteners (that will be blind) are either safety wired or have used proper nylon lock nuts, or lock nuts that are not all clapped out etc. if there are not tail lights tumbling down the straights at 100+MPH this season I will be amazed. Stuff vibrates, cracks, and occasionally falls off peoples bikes now. I would put one of those face palmy emoticon thingys but i'm old and only know how to properly mount stuff to race bikes.
I agree battery operated and adhered lights could a reliability concern. FYI for the RC390's in Moto America the light was hardwired and screwed into the tail fairing underside but I do not think it had any film on it. It looks like a simple 6 led red light. It had to be present for tech no matter what the weather but the connector was left dangling under the seat to be plugged in during wet races. The light was verified to be on and working by MA race marshals upon entry onto the wet track. Easy enough... tons of crashes, never broke or dislodged and was totally helpful in the rain.