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Originally Posted by Cwac
So, what do you lot think? In your opinions will indicators be essential through Europe, Asia, Aus & NZ?
Has anyone gone these distances without them?
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I think I would plan on having them. Sure, plenty countries you may not need them, but others will require them and "they" may hassle you or use it as an excuse to extract funds. Oz? forget it, they make you clean your bike with a fricken tooth brush before you get it in ... 
I've done many Baja dirt rides on bikes that are 100% illegal in USA. No one batted an eye. But that's Baja and they survive from Off roading tourists like us and we get a "ticket to ride" there. Some of our bikes had no lights at all. 
As long as your at it ... don't forget brake light (front-rear brake) HI- LOW(dip) beam on headlight and of course indicators. Wire them in correctly so they don't bone you once out on the road. IMO, Worth it to pay someone to do the whole system if you're not great at doing wiring.
Some guys are just SO GOOD AT THIS, perhaps leave it to them? 
(In USA only ONE mirror is required in most states. But I ALWAYS run two)
Simple is good but lights/indicators are important in traffic. Must say though here in USA indicating for lane change is a bit of a lost art. But not so much Moto riders. Most use indicators with every move made.
(Save Harley chopper guys) Survival! 
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