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Graham88
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PostPosted: 16:03 - 20 Oct 2006    Post subject: Fairings/Screen Brace Reply with quote
Due to McDonald's recently pushing my bike over, snapping the fairing. I needed to get it fixed before the MOT. So bought a cheap screen brace and front fairing, forgetting that my bodywork isn't standard.

So naturally the connection between the front fairing and 1 piece side fairing doesn't fit.

However I thought the screen brace would fit. But it doesn't. Is this because it's not standard front fairing it's still slightly different where the brace holds the mirrors on?
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 20 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry to ask a question straight after a question, but why the hell will it fail an MOT for having a knackered brace? Because it wont hold the lights and mirrors on? I have seen a bike advertised before stating that it needed a new screen for its MOT as the previous one was broken or missing Eh?
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PostPosted: 16:09 - 20 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
As you said, it won't hold the mirrors on. Need mirrors for an MOT pass as far as I know? Also they could fail it for having sharp edges on the snapped bits on fairing and screen.
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PostPosted: 17:22 - 20 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Its been on here a dozen times, but I cant remember whether you need mirrors for the MOT, quixk check on google and it does nt mention them at all Thinking

If still unsure, just give the MOT station a quick call Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:26 - 20 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 17:37 - 20 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
irving wrote:
Mirrors are not required for an MoT. Thumbs Up


They aren't, but if they were originally fitted on the motorcycle then I think they are required.
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PostPosted: 17:38 - 20 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
MarJay wrote:
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Mirrors are not required for an MoT. Thumbs Up


They aren't, but if they were originally fitted on the motorcycle then I think they are required.


Thats the kicker in most instances, if its stock then it must be fitted Rolling Eyes
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I agree that they are probably not required for a pass, but I am saying that it takes the piss that for other aspects of test your're required to have stock parts present.
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Not the most comprehensive in whats expected, but looked there earlier, no mention of mirrors Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:54 - 20 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
irving wrote:
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Not the most comprehensive in whats expected, but looked there earlier, no mention of mirrors Thumbs Up


I hope I would know my own job!


I was referring to the website not you Wink

And I do respect your level of knowledge in this matter.
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 20 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
irving wrote:
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I was referring to the website not you Wink

And I do respect your level of knowledge in this matter.


Sorry, I misunderstood you. Thumbs Up


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PostPosted: 14:02 - 21 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
OK so I don't need my mirrors. But I still want a front fairing that's not cracked!

Is the brace I have now modified to fit the aftermarket fairings then?
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