The answer is simple. It depends on the weather.

By that I mean there's the law, then there's what's enforced - and this changes from region to region and from day to day. In Shanghai there was a fast-growing car modification scene about 2 years ago with many shops opened up to add kits to sports cars (both cosmetic and performance). Then there was a serious accident covered in the media and overnight these shops closed down. Now seems the car modifications are again on the rise, especially "flat paintjobs" - flatblack, flatpurple, flatbabyblue, flatpink....I'm so sick of flat (but do still think the JH600 would look good flatted out).

This past Summer, both Euphonius and I were both a bit concerned about our after-market exhausts, pannier racks, hand guards, etc. when it came time for inspection (I also have HIDs installed). We separately went for inspections (probably different inspectors) and both came out with clean renewals for another 2-years. So there you go. Depends on the weather.

* Edit: Forgot to mention my carbon fiber-taped handlebar ends!

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