Thanks for the comments on the taillight. I like it too!
In New York they will only pull you over for it if its obviously unsafe. I've seen people with license plates sideways, or hidden under fairings, and tiny turn signals. Compared to them, I'm uber safe. I've upgraded my brake and turning signals to the brightest I could fit. My headlight actually dims a bit if I use my brake light at a stop. Probably not great for the bike, but at least I'm visible.
I was actually stopped for this tail light once. I was driving and I didnt realize that my rear indicator light went out. It turned out to be the harness had come apart (they suck!). The only thing the cop said about the brake light was that it looked "neat."
In these parts, if you're not an idiot, the cops are very lenient.