Headlamp deflector?

[Becksy]

Hi all
I'm off to Spain in a few weeks. Can anyone advise........
Do I need to fit a headlamp beam deflector or is there an adjustment I need to do to the led headlamp on my GS?
If so is it mandatory as I do not intend to ride at night.
Thanks


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[mcinlb]

I've never bothered, likewise, I never ride at night and never had any issues riding through tunnels.

 

[luke scott]

No need, I've had a bike iin Spain and never had any issues.

 

[Becksy]

Thanks both.
You may be able to help with some other questions then. All websites I've looked advise ref cars, but not bikes.
Do I need to carry spare bulbs, a high vis vest and a spare pair of glasses?
(Again, guess it depends on whether I am stopped).
Cheers


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[hairysteve]

Have never used deflector on headlight but you should carry hi viz vest for rider and any passenger, spare bulbs and a warning triangle. I also carry spare reading glasses but that's my choice...

 

[Becksy]

I'm surprised about the warning triangle. Where are you meant to keep it? Especially if you're a Spaniard going about your business without panniers or top box.


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[luke scott]

Never had spare bulbs with me in Spain or Hi Viz and I was stopped at checkpoints a few times over two years and never asked for either.

 

[comberjohn]

I was there last September with no problems with headlight. I think that the warning triangle only applies to cars.

 

[hairysteve]

Perhaps you should check with AA or RAC for full requirements for motorcycling in Spain. I daresay that if you google your question there will be a suitable reply for your needs. All I can say is that if you have an 'off', a puncture or any other type of breakdown then you will be glad of hi viz and a triangle....