Are Aux Lights legal in India? My Maddog Alpha

Conquer the Indian roads with the perfect auxiliary lights! 🇮🇳
Confused about the legal rules for installing auxiliary lights in India? Look no further! This video is your one-stop guide to navigating the legalities, understanding different types of lights, and choosing the best option for your ride.
We'll cover:
India's Aux Light Laws: Ride with confidence knowing exactly what's allowed.
Types of Aux Lights: From spotlights to fog lights, we break down the options.
Buying Considerations: Learn what features matter most for Indian roads.
Maddog Alpha Lights Review: See these lights in action and hear my honest thoughts.
Stop riding in the dark! Get the perfect set of auxiliary lights for your motorcycle and ensure safe, legal visibility on every journey. Leave a comment below and let us know what questions you have about aux lights in India!
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[@kkhaanabadoshh]

Probably the most sensible video on aux lights in India. Thank you for sharing the Govt. document supporting it.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@kkhaanabadoshh thanks brother, your appreciation comment means a lot

[@nagendranath7300]

under ministry of road transport and highways its clearly mentioned in safety standards no. 15.1 and in Amendment 1 on 28 September 2016 AIS009:2001 Automotive vehicles that any fog light (white and yellow colour) for 2wheelers and 3wheelers can be used if its wattage should be not more than oem headlights and it should be mounted below the headlight.. Please refer to para 7.1.1 and even for rear fog lights refer to A5.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@nagendranath7300 yes, but its clearly mentioned about factory fitment and extra fitment and this loop holes is used by cops

[@factsome1940]

This is how a educated rider is and not any chapri rider

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@factsome1940 thanks brother

[@anilkumawat4121]

Usually, I dont comment on videos, Great video, man, and the link you have attached 🫡🫡 Thank you for explaining everything in detail. I was searching for an aux light for my TVs Ronin Also, 1 free tip, create the affiliate link and Add the link in your description. You can always request your audience for support 😊

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@anilkumawat4121 thanks Anil, it means a lot and i was actually thinking about affiliate stuff, i will look into it

[@SumitBisht0]

Thanks man, even I was not able to get actual legal standing from others about aux light.

[@rudraansharohra]

I have used same lights on my Honda cb 350 and it costed me all inclusive 15500 including labour for installation. Trust me it gave me life the original led headlight was pathetic. I was frequent traveling from mumbai to pune n Nasik. In city too i used it wherever there were dark roads. Though RE has officially launchrd its aux lights don't know how much their luminous intensity is.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@rudraansharohra RE original are not that good

[@ravisubbiah1765]

Thank you so much for the clarification on installing fog lamps. Is installing top box and side panniers legal in India?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@ravisubbiah1765 actually not, anytime of modifications is illegal

[@k.k.sharmasaudiolab3022]

Maine mirror mounts par mini drive laga rakhi h 3 saal se , regular use kar rha hu Jaipur jaisi city m. Aajtak chalan nahi kata😅. BUT i have installed it as their throw will not exeed the throw of stock headlights so they don’t blind the upcoming traffic 😅

[@aceimran]

Thank you so much for Posting this,,, Very informative !! ooking forward to watching such videos !!

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@aceimran thanks brother it means a lot

[@abhijithekv]

Finally someone who has actually done some legitimate research. This is some quality content. The "thumb rule" police use is the aux lights should be placed lower than your indicators. As long as this condition is met, you are okay.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

True, and important your light should not hurt someone eyes

[@madandesigner]

Haha tell it to the Kerala cops 😂 They are like, u have used illegal lights no matter they are placed on top or bottom 😂

[@daffodils1000]

Not possible in the Kingdom of Kerala 😝

[@vineetsinghal9345]

Bro, evry single detail u shared is on point. One question: if someone love to drive long rides to hills or mountains like laddakh, spiti or kedarnath or we can say to north east then the terrain will be different. There are alot of journey on expresswaybor highway nd also offroading will be there... Then which light u prefer to go with ?

[@sarbayan]

How much will the battery get affected with these 80w alpha ??

[@saichaitanya1092]

Which is much better maddog or else hjg lights on Himalayan 450?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@saichaitanya1092 maddog

[@nirmalyaonwheels5525]

Helpful video ❤

[@prosannasarkar922]

Very informative video brother ❤ . Crash guard sliders kon sa brand ka liye aap aur price bata dijiye.?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@prosannasarkar922 price was 800 for a pair, you can get them on amazon as well

[@prosannasarkar922]

Please share the link..please

[@prosannasarkar922]

I have searched for it but couldn't find the same one as yours..Auto Engina sliders are only for 27 mm pipes..so would you please care to share the link ? Request sir.😊​@@gentlemenandmotorcycles

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@prosannasarkar922 i didn’t buy it online, bought it from a shop in Bengaluru, but i saw it in amazon so i informed you

[@AnomitraDas]

hey, just one last thing. there is an accessory port beneath the tank. you could have done your relay from there.

[@rajeshdeshmukh3046]

Yes i put maddog alpha. It's Best one in market. In kerala but you can't use it. But not to use in city.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@rajeshdeshmukh3046 not in city but highway and country side roads

[@BitanBiswas24]

himalayan head light is 60w LED and Maddog Alpha both combined is 80w, for your information ;)

[@raunakkumar8721]

Oo bhaii 60 watt 😂😂 60 watt ki himmy 411 ke halogen bulb ho sakte hai 60 watt ki led 450 pe to kahi se nahi lagti muskil se mushkil 30 watt led hogi

[@rishiroger]

Its around 15w for Himalayan 450

[@sahilakalwadi1468]

Nice video bro. Is the harness and switch necessary what if I just use a normal 3 way switch and normally ignition aur switch ko connect krdu ya would you still recommend maddog ka hi harness and all cuz I havent used in harness ab tak bikr mai i have a classic 350

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@sahilakalwadi1468 i will always recommend to go with good harness and switch, you might mess up the circuitry of a expensive bike just to save 3 4 thousand rupee

[@sahilakalwadi1468]

@gentlemenandmotorcycles alright

[@nikhilc3933]

Such nice & explained video brother.. thank you ..but I have one Question, Agar ham bike me rules ke hisab se light lagaye, aur riding ke vakt lights off bi hai , tab hi Police pakde kya Ham Govt Rules ka Slip or paper documents dikaye kya wo log hamko chalan kat the hai ya nai ?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@nikhilc3933 bhai police apne country ki utni aware hai nahi, agar unhone notice kar liya to chances hai ki challan kat jaaye, but if your setup is as per norms you can defend it in court, but can you take such pain. My opinion is to place your lights down and keep it covered in city and you are sorted. I have been riding like this from a dacade now and never got a challan for AUX light and i make sure my lights should never blind some one. I try to ride and drive (car) at low beams until high beam is absolutely needed.

[@tenzinjangchup1982]

Very informative video... thanks

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@tenzinjangchup1982 thanks bro

[@NomadicGearShifter]

Appreciate your efforts for making this informative video 👍

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

Thanks bro

[@RevwithManu]

Hey, talking about the gt, mine is the 2023 continental gt. It already has oem led headlight which is just fine. What should I do if I do not want to mess with the aesthetics of the bike and also have good throw.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@RevwithManu i had the same problem with my GT, so i went with Nigheye inside the headlamp

[@VarunDayanand]

Great video! I am planning to get the Mad dogs for my Himalayan, How is the throw on the highway with the location where you have placed? Everyone is getting it installed on the cage and not on the engine guards the problem is that if the bike has a crash most likely the lights will get damaged. I have the same OEM engine guard and thinking should i install it on the same place like you have

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

Firstly i am really impressed with these lights, i believe little expensive as HJGs are also good for less price but there is very less chance you will find them original as lot of local floating around. Install them within the guard in that case there is less chance you will damage them, and also install frame sliders on your gaurd, that will provide some extra protection in case of a fall.

[@VarunDayanand]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles how is the throw on the highway at this position ? I want to see ahead instead of right below

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@VarunDayanand see if you need to see ahead then place the lights little higher, thats what i explained in the video too. Better get a good adjustable clamp, in highway honestly these are good, don’t use yellow filters in highway and adjust for long throw.

[@VarunDayanand]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles Awesome. Thank you 🤩

[@kbhargav143]

wht abt projector led?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@kbhargav143 projectors are mostly suitable for main light but actually logically opposite to what a aux lamp should do

[@toxicredeye2697]

Can I use mini drivers 30or more watt each side ? For bike mostly city and sometimes highway or traveling short distance only so and I put near headlights area screw at both side

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@toxicredeye2697 yes you can, those small drivers are great , small that police wont spot, just make sure wiring is proper

[@toxicredeye2697]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles thanks i thought of getting hjg mini drive v5 waymaker

[@GV_Memes]

Hello Bro, Any info about add-aftermarket DRL light cars.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@GV_Memes i didn’t get your question

[@jaspreetsingh7492]

Bhai leg guard pe Jo slider hai .. wo kha se milega

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

Maine Bengaluru me shop pe liya tha, aap online bhi le sakte ho amazon me hai, bumper protection search karo

[@Spookyfaz]

Which shop in blr??

[@soumyajyotidey1565]

But don't recommend nighteye, please. Nighteye is for blinding people. Isse accha osram 4200k 50w laga lete, beam pattern bhi best h, logon ke aankhon me bhi stress nhi pdega

[@Thecuriousmind123]

Nice video bro 👌

[@somikgoswamy4933]

Bbai quesyis about i use hella fog light it does not penetrate fog in. Benaras Allahabad region What is your opinion about liu hjg and maddog

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@somikgoswamy4933 i have not used hella, but to work well in actual fog you have to place them as low as possible

[@saurabhbarbighaiya739]

Boss agar himalayan 450 or triumph scrm 400x me se kisi ek ko pick karna ho for long touring ke liye to seating comfort, engine calmness, power, or reliablity ke hisab se kon sa bike change? I am asking just to influence my decision....

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

Brother i made a video on exactly same question kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ-Xi4SLpc-qoJIsi=xvj_XoymS4Q7no0k Still to answer , if you looking for long touring, i assume you would need to mount luggage too. Then go for Himalayan 450

[@vedanthv6973]

Do you ride this bike with aux lights in Bangalore itself? And have you experienced any problems with the police?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@vedanthv6973 yup daily, once police caught but i explained him all that , that i spoke in the video, since there was no previous fine he let me go, cheat code is you place it so down low that if u are not using it police will not notice it

[@robz.030]

Hi Bro your video was so informative. The second thing is that I am from Bangalore, and I had to pay challan for fog lights. Cops are saying that fog lights are banned. is this true that we cannot use foglights in Bangalore?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@robz.030 yeaah bro, lot of my friends faced this, and police is stupid enough to not listen to any arguments, even when i told them that manufacturer itself is selling AUX lights right now then how can it be illegal, just thing is don’t argue with them too much try to negotiate. And place your light as low as possible and don’t use it in city specially on main roads

[@madandesigner]

Same is the case with Kerala as well. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@DerperDoing]

Hey! Did you consider getting Maddog Delta over Alpha or you straight away knew you wanted the Alpha? I'm planning to get one for my Himalayan but not sure which of the two I should pick.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@DerperDoing i saw all, delta is square in shape and dosent goes well the aesthetics of the bike also its 6400 lumens , whereas alpha is 9600 lumens, i went with the logic of bigger is better, as i drive a lot in country side trails and in mountains and i need more light

[@DerperDoing]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles I see! Thanks for the swift reply.

[@dx46666]

nice video bro

[@scram36]

10:00 bhai Him 450 mein sirf 14 watt le lights hai, but maddog laights are ratrd at 80 watts. To yeh to legality ke bahar ho gaya!

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@scram36 nhi, if you read manual, usme maximum supported wattage check karo and i think i have mentioned that in my video

[@the5to9life]

Baba new Duke 390 mein kya laga sakte h? Kya wattage h woh toh nhi pta, ye Alphas laga sakta hun?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

Yes , it Will perfectly work with Duke 390

[@the5to9life]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles thank you bro... Amazing content btw

[@sairaj5660]

Hey, just a quick question, did you apply PPF on your bike, since you are using tank bag with magnets, will it damage the paint on the tank?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

No bro not yet, i am not getting time itself to get it done,,, 😭

[@sairaj5660]

​@@gentlemenandmotorcycles lol bro 😆, then I should also get PPF done on my himalayan, I just hope the tank bag doesn't scratch the paint

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@sairaj5660 tank bag will not scratch it if its matt color

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

But bro i recommend to get it done, i will also get it done,

[@sairaj5660]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles yes I will get it done for sure but for now I think it will not scratch the tank thank you

[@gitartha.guitarist]

Can I install 4 fog lights in my bike below headlight?? 2 mini drive and 2 6000lm . HJG 124. ?? for situational use.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

You can install any number of lights, but I am sure if you live in a metro, you might land in trouble with police

[@gitartha.guitarist]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles for situational use? i.e during fog, rain ??

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@gitartha.guitarist yes you can

[@youknowwho3154]

Challan or no challan depnds on the police officer. I tried explaining this to the officer, he laughed his ass off and gave me 700Rs challan. Indian Law enforcement is filled with uneducated idiots who have no interest to listen to the public, and incorporate new ideas into their standards of policing. Guess what suggestion officer gave me: If stock headlamps are not sufficient for night drives, then avoid driving at the night.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@youknowwho3154 tell him if people avoid riding in night, then whom will they challan, i mean Manufacturer itself selling the aux lights but these guys are literally illiterate, point is they have their monthly targets, even if they know u are right they will cut the challan. In Bengaluru they are cutting challan for top boxes, can you think

[@youknowwho3154]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles Exactly, but last thing I want is to argue with a police officer. They caught another group of bikers, one of them had Ninja bike with stock exhaust. Officer claimed its modified, they argued with him and officer took their documents and send them away to nearest police station. God knows what happened to those guys. I just paid the fine and left. Apart from that challan issued wasn't electronic. They printed a receipt and demanded cash payment. Idiots can't differentiate between two cylinder engine bike and bike with modified exhaust.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@youknowwho3154 its a way to deal with them, like educated people, no need to fight, let them do the challan, if you feel its genuine, you can get rid of it from court, its not a difficult process

[@youknowwho3154]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles I agree with you

[@madandesigner]

ROFL! 😂🤣

[@akashbagul4539]

Pulsar 150 ke liye kitne watt ka sahi rahega?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@akashbagul4539 maddog scout

[@akashbagul4539]

@gentlemenandmotorcycles ok brother, but kitne watt ka lena chahiye?

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@akashbagul4539 20 to 25 watt each

[@dpjhere]

Thanks bro, quite informative. But one advice is never try to teach or correct the cops in India on the roads, unless you have some higher up contacts to call up. Most of the time, their ego gets hurt and they can make your life miserable. You try to show them the Motor Vehicle Act document, they will try to find a lot of faults with your vehicle, say things like dirty number plate and all. So act friendly, apologize profusely and you might even get out of the challan too. Cheers!

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@dpjhere yes, you are hundred percent correct, you have to make a judgement how to deal with the cop judging his attitude and behaviour. Best thing is better put aux light so down low that they don’t spot it easily

[@VlogonwithAK]

Bhai ap kanpur se ho kya

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

Haaaaan bhai

[@prakashsinghkushawaha]

Bolne ke tarike se lag gaya😂😂​@@gentlemenandmotorcycles

[@rubenrao465]

Plz send me documents

[@Live_Loud]

It's almost impossible to convince illiterate cops. They just need a reason to make a Challan.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@Live_Loud correct, but cheat code is to place these as low as possible, not on the face so they don’t spot it, i have been riding my bike in Bengaluru every day and cop only caught me once because i was using it

[@Live_Loud]

@gentlemenandmotorcycles yes makes sense. I have RayZR scooter so installing it super low is gonna be challenging so I'm gonna install some projector inside headlight casing itself

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@ upgrade to nighteye, you won’t need the extra lights then

[@Live_Loud]

@@gentlemenandmotorcycles I need something fancy. I'm looking at HJG M3 mini multicolor. Can you recommend something similar? I want flasher mode

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@ honestly i hate flashing stuff and it’s illegal too, it giver wrong and confusing signals to other riders and drivers on the road, i have never ever tried them so can’t recommend, apologies brother

[@Pratik21724]

❤

[@RajKumar-nt5hk]

👌👍

[@subh8531]

Don't fall in this trap,don't install these fog lights on ur bike ,if traffic police are determined to squeeze (as per their nature) ur pocket,then they will do.if u r fortunate(chances are very low) they may release you with some harassment. Ur youtube knowledge will not work there. I have shown the same document of the Ministry of Road transport & highway but they were not bothered about that.

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@subh8531 Brother you are correct, only once i was cought when i was actually using my lights, the cheatcode here is to mount them so down low that they don’t notice it and don’t use them in city

[@MysticRiverStudio]

भारत के सड़े गले क़ानून

[@gentlemenandmotorcycles]

@@MysticRiverStudio bhai bharat kanoon se nahi rajneeti se chal rha hai aur yahi dikkat Hai