How does the "pass" lights flasher work? - SV650.org

25-10-11, 12:36 PM

may sound like a daft question but what i mean is does it flick the bulbs onto high beam for a sec or does it simply increase the voltage/resistance in teh circuit?

I have 2 HIDs ready to go on, but they are not hi/low, just single filament types, so i am going to lose the high beam. Now that doesnt really bother me as the HIDs are far brighter on low beam than the normal bulbs on high, but obviously id quite like to retain the flasher function.

Anyone know how the switch works, and what effect it would have on the HIDs? Raining here so dont really want to go pull the bike apart again unless i have to!

cheers

rictus01 · 25-10-11, 12:43 PM

it activate the high beam circuit, so you'll lose that as well, I'm guessing you'll not need an MOT anytime soon

Cheers Mark.

Bluepete · 25-10-11, 12:57 PM

Why didn't you get two H4 bulbs?

25-10-11, 01:12 PM

Its an old HID kit i had lying about in the garage from a car.

When i MOT'd the DT all i needed was a sidelight and a main beam, so in terms of not having a flasher and high beam, it should be fine?
Apart from the HIDs in there obviously!

But then id rather see better and risk the fine if im honest!

rictus01 · 25-10-11, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean-J

When i MOT'd the DT all i needed was a sidelight and a main beam, so in terms of not having a flasher and high beam, it should be fine?
!

slightly wrong there, you only need a dipped headlight for normal use as it has to meet the "aim" requirement, the main (high beam) is optional I believe, but what you "get away with"

Cheers Mark.

25-10-11, 03:56 PM

Yeah thats what i meant...

Think im gonna try out the new bulbs i've ordered first, if they aint all that then i may chuck the HIDs in and be done with it. Could always rewire the switch i suppose

Sid Squid · 25-10-11, 04:08 PM

Any bike over 50cc/capable of more than 30mph must have main and dip beam.

There are some exceptions, but an SV isn't one of them.

25-10-11, 04:44 PM

really? Would have expected the MOT place to have known that, all they deal with is Bikes! ah well, guess ill stick to new bulbs for now!

SoulKiss · 25-10-11, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean-J

really? Would have expected the MOT place to have known that, all they deal with is Bikes! ah well, guess ill stick to new bulbs for now!

Aftermarket HID's that dont have self cleaning and levelling built in are Illegal anyway.

25-10-11, 07:50 PM

I know that, but they wont fail an MOT so long as the colour, aim and pattern are acceptable. I pretty sure ill just end up buying a hi/low kit, but will see how the bulbs go for now.

25-10-11, 12:36 PM	#1
Dean-J Guest Posts: n/a	How does the "pass" lights flasher work? may sound like a daft question but what i mean is does it flick the bulbs onto high beam for a sec or does it simply increase the voltage/resistance in teh circuit? I have 2 HIDs ready to go on, but they are not hi/low, just single filament types, so i am going to lose the high beam. Now that doesnt really bother me as the HIDs are far brighter on low beam than the normal bulbs on high, but obviously id quite like to retain the flasher function. Anyone know how the switch works, and what effect it would have on the HIDs? Raining here so dont really want to go pull the bike apart again unless i have to! cheers

25-10-11, 12:43 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: How does the "pass" lights flasher work? it activate the high beam circuit, so you'll lose that as well, I'm guessing you'll not need an MOT anytime soon Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

25-10-11, 12:57 PM	#3
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: How does the "pass" lights flasher work? Why didn't you get two H4 bulbs?

25-10-11, 01:12 PM	#4
Dean-J Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How does the "pass" lights flasher work? Its an old HID kit i had lying about in the garage from a car. When i MOT'd the DT all i needed was a sidelight and a main beam, so in terms of not having a flasher and high beam, it should be fine? Apart from the HIDs in there obviously! But then id rather see better and risk the fine if im honest!

25-10-11, 03:56 PM	#6
Dean-J Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How does the "pass" lights flasher work? Yeah thats what i meant... Think im gonna try out the new bulbs i've ordered first, if they aint all that then i may chuck the HIDs in and be done with it. Could always rewire the switch i suppose

25-10-11, 04:08 PM	#7
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: How does the "pass" lights flasher work? Any bike over 50cc/capable of more than 30mph must have main and dip beam. There are some exceptions, but an SV isn't one of them. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

25-10-11, 04:44 PM	#8
Dean-J Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How does the "pass" lights flasher work? really? Would have expected the MOT place to have known that, all they deal with is Bikes! ah well, guess ill stick to new bulbs for now!

25-10-11, 07:50 PM	#10
Dean-J Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How does the "pass" lights flasher work? I know that, but they wont fail an MOT so long as the colour, aim and pattern are acceptable. I pretty sure ill just end up buying a hi/low kit, but will see how the bulbs go for now.

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