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Iconic944ss 28-Jun-2006 00:23

MOT passed OK - but thank god I fitted the locknuts on the adjusters, I had to adjust it again as it was STILL too high.

Jools, its not an MOT station but a local shop that deserves some support - all the mechanics are good lads. They all gave my Duke a good looking over and seemed to notice quite a lot of the changes I've made.

Its DAMN good to be back on the road again...

I'd just forgotten how quickly 70+ mph comes up when using a bike on the road ;)

Frank

twpd 28-Jun-2006 07:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iconic944ss
I'd just forgotten how quickly 70+ mph comes up when using a bike on the road


I can't remember the last time I saw 70mph! :lol:

Olly 28-Jun-2006 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by twpd
I can't remember the last time I saw 70mph! :lol:


But you are getting faster, mate... ;) Some day soon. :p

Loz 28-Jun-2006 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olly
But you are getting faster, mate... ;) Some day soon. :p


And from the peanut gallery ...

Hoo, hoo! Nice one, Centurion!

:D

KeefyB 29-Jun-2006 06:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iconic944ss
1) No separate reflector present.

Even though the rear light lenses have reflectors built-in, its not good enough

Surely this must be a new reg that only applies to vehicles after a certain date.The carbed SS range does'nt have a separate reflector as standard,....there must be lots of other bikes out there that are the same.(Loads of old Brit bikes for a start,my old Bonneville comes to mind.)

Iconic944ss 29-Jun-2006 09:31

I'm starting to wonder about the reflector issue myself - cant find any mention of the need for a separate reflector on the MOT websites I've looked at so far.

However, on my new seat unit it is just the 916 style rear light - no reflector is obvious at all.

Frank

Herb 29-Jun-2006 09:43

Confused me as well.

The standard light on my SS has a reflector built into the lens and this has always been adequate for the MOT. All the bikes I have ever owned have had the reflector in the lens.

I would say that the reflector is separate from the lens that covers the bulb. In the case of the SS it is above the bulb.

RickyX 29-Jun-2006 13:06

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Originally Posted by Iconic944ss
1) No separate reflector present.

...the tester would have fitted a stick-on reflector, I've bought one to fit to the number plate.
Can go on the rear number plate as long as it does not obscure any of the main letter markings.

Frank


Frank,

Where do you get stick on round reflectors from, I 've searched all my local bicycle/bike shops to no avail!

Cheers,

RX

dave996 29-Jun-2006 17:32

My lights needed re-aligning so the MOT station/garage did it for me for free, and it passed with no rear footpegs.

I do vaguely remember something about seperate reflectors from a few years ago!

Iconic944ss 29-Jun-2006 23:54

RickyX - reflector is rectangular not round - found a few sources for em:

http://www.motorcycle-parts-and-acce...8fac4ec2161a8e

dreaded Fleabay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-bright-self...mZ130001837119

Frank


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