Help me please MOT tomorrow !!

MugenSeiki · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Karma :

Sorry for the quickfire questions guys but these are things I'm trying to sort while posting Sad

Bikes a DT btw

Started bike rode , it , wont stay on without the choke on . What's up with that ?

When I put the stand down the engine cuts out , is it meant to do that ? I know the switch is meant to cut out top let you know the stands down but didn't realise it just didn't allow the engine to start with the stand down at all .

My lights flicker with the engine , as in go dull then bright when i pull the throttle , whats that all about ?

Lastly my horn , worked the whole time upstairs now its down it wont wonk . Yamaha suggested tap it but that 's not working , do they just go like that ? Will another from another bike work for now ?

Oh yeah my front end shakes a lot when turning very slow at low throttle , is that my head bearings that need adjusting ? When I put my yoke on Yamaha did say make sure i get the head bearing adjusted .

Help lol

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MugenSeiki · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Karma :

Thanks man yeah bike was in neutral when I tried to put the stand up and it cutout every time Confused

. I know the switch is there as a backup but didn't realise you couldn't have the stand down and bike on , very inconvenient .

The bearing in the head and wheels are brand new never used mate sorry forgot to say . The whole bike recently had an overhaul and Yamaha had to attach my yokes for me . When they did they advised that the head bearings may need adjusting . Under speed the handling's fine but when you slow down to a snails pace , the front end vibrates like hell , so I'm assuming it may be the bearing that needs adjusting .

Wow really about the lights ? Mine flicker like mad and go in tune with the throttle , its really bad Confused

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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Check on the back of the horn. If it has a screw with a locknut, undo the locknut and move the screw either in or out, (very small amounts), until the horn sounds properly. Might work.

If you mean the bike won't run without choke even when warmed up, it sounds like the pilot jet might be blocked up.

MugenSeiki · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Karma :

Seem to have sorted everything but the horn now , just wont sound at all . Stripped back all the wires and theres no splits or anything . Connectors seem fine and even took apart the LH switch to check all terminals .

Friend of mine put his horn on and still no sound . Very weird , one minute it works next it just stops Sad

Anyone know what the laws are regarding getting a bike to a MOt station ? Can I ride there with no horn ? Plan is to ask Yamaha to fix it before MOT
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Stalk · Brolly Dolly Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Karma :

You can ride to and from a pre-booked mot. If the vehicle has dangerous defects you could be nicked. Must have insurance.
Not sure what the position is with road tax.

Hope it goes ok
Cheers
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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

You could always stick a battery operated push bike hooter on there to get it through the MOT. Out of all the times I've been stopped, I don't remember ever being asked to demonstrate that the horn was fully operational so I wouldn't worry about riding without one Wink

MugenSeiki · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Karma :

Hmm didnt think about a temporary horn , I just need to to get through it's MOT then I can order whatever parts it needs to fix the OEM horn . Just time not on my side Laughing

thanks for the help guys
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Theoutsider · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

You dont need to take the MOT to post office, i just take the reminder + insurance + v5[/quote]

You need to take the MOT to the post office Thumbs Up

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Have you tired the horn with the engine running? I dare say the battery is abit tired and needs a good charge all bikes aren't brilliant in the winter with the battery and small bikes are terrible for it. My old RXS would blink the indis faster the highier it was reving. Laughing

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MugenSeiki · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Karma :

All sorted guys went and bought that megahorn and strapped it on . Will sort my OEM at a later date .

Passed it's MOT and got my tax , I'm mobile Twisted Evil

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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

MugenSeiki · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Karma :

Knew it , thought that after I posted , bit dodgy lol

My horn sounds like a smoke alarm lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktCRanx1Kp4
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