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Old 16-08-07, 03:18 PM   #1
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Hi Folks,

As per my thread here:
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ght=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.

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Old 16-08-07, 03:28 PM   #2
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where are you going for the MOT i know a nice freindly place that might let you off
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Old 16-08-07, 03:34 PM   #3
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shame you're not closer. got a spare in the shed.
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Old 16-08-07, 03:41 PM   #4
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it should just be a straight pass in the case of a car that has a string of leds on the rear screen that they use as a stop light ,only 1 has to work no matter how many are in the line
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Old 16-08-07, 03:48 PM   #5
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shame you're not closer. got a spare in the shed.
Very kind of you mate. I'm actually going to be down in Essex (CO1 1SN) monday evening next week, but I suppose that's still a bit of a way. Are you back in work yet? If not, I could call through on the way to essex Monday morning (I usually cut through london rather than go along the M25 anyway)?

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I've no idea yet, where did you have in mind?
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Old 16-08-07, 03:49 PM   #6
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I've no idea yet, where did you have in mind?
probaly a bit out of your way, but im going to pontypridd.
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Old 16-08-07, 03:59 PM   #7
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probaly a bit out of your way, but im going to pontypridd.
Ah, I need to go up Ponty at some point this month anyway, so that would be ideal. Can you let me know where it is (PM if not happy posting publicly)?

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Very kind of you mate. I'm actually going to be down in Essex (CO1 1SN) monday evening next week, but I suppose that's still a bit of a way. Are you back in work yet? If not, I could call through on the way to essex Monday morning (I usually cut through london rather than go along the M25 anyway)?

Hovis:
I've no idea yet, where did you have in mind?
well it's located in Enfield (north London just inside Juction 25, M25), when you coming threw ?
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I'd be round there probably between 11 in the morning and noon, if that was any good?
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I'd be round there probably between 11 in the morning and noon, if that was any good?
Pm'd.

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