Ceri JC
16-08-07, 03:18 PM
Hi Folks,
As per my thread here:
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=90593&highlight=tail+light
I have been having some problems with my tail light.
I have my first MOT at the end of the month. I notice that when the indicators are on (same effect on either side), the top 3/4 leds of both sides of the rear lights (K4 model bike) were quickly flickering, so fast that they just seemed a bit dimmer than the lower ones. The indicators are standard ones and are all working/behaving the same. I'm loathe to replace with a suzuki unit (as others with this problem have done) as I imagine it'll possibly develop the same defect as the original. The top 3 LEDs being dim doesn't bother me nor does it make any noticeable difference in visibility in the real world, it's only an MOT pass I'm concerned about. I understand they're not allowed to interfere/tamper with the bike in any way, so my question is this:
Do you reckon I'd get away with taping up the top 3 leds on the tail lights? The rest of the lights work fine and I'm confident that aside from this, it should definately pass.
I know I could replace with an aftermarket unit, but I am pretty hard up this month and would rather save the £60 and as I've said, I'm not actually bothered by the problem other than it being a possible MOT fail.
TIA.
As per my thread here:
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=90593&highlight=tail+light
I have been having some problems with my tail light.
I have my first MOT at the end of the month. I notice that when the indicators are on (same effect on either side), the top 3/4 leds of both sides of the rear lights (K4 model bike) were quickly flickering, so fast that they just seemed a bit dimmer than the lower ones. The indicators are standard ones and are all working/behaving the same. I'm loathe to replace with a suzuki unit (as others with this problem have done) as I imagine it'll possibly develop the same defect as the original. The top 3 LEDs being dim doesn't bother me nor does it make any noticeable difference in visibility in the real world, it's only an MOT pass I'm concerned about. I understand they're not allowed to interfere/tamper with the bike in any way, so my question is this:
Do you reckon I'd get away with taping up the top 3 leds on the tail lights? The rest of the lights work fine and I'm confident that aside from this, it should definately pass.
I know I could replace with an aftermarket unit, but I am pretty hard up this month and would rather save the £60 and as I've said, I'm not actually bothered by the problem other than it being a possible MOT fail.
TIA.