Flexible MoT's

cunni · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Does anyone know somewhere around north Nott's or North Derbyshire that do bike MoT's but will look the other way over race exhausts that are obviously too loud, based on the fact that I could take my road legal cans along in the car?

I don't want to have to battle with my TL1000R in the garage for two days to swap the cans for the MoT just to have to battle again to get them back on!

Anyone help?
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Tarmacsurfer · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

Given the severity of the fines/slaps on the wrist if they're caught fudging an MOT I don't think anywhere will do them on spec like that for a stranger, the powers that be have got rather hot on the testing stations in recent years Confused

Good luck though, there maybe somewhere around.
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dave1rs · Trackday Trickster Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Karma :

yep i cant remember the name of the place but they passed mine,on the main road through kirkby in ashfield there is a car sales place,that does mots round the back..think its kirkby tyres,they let slip mine and the missus's small number plates and my exhaust...when i went to book it in i asked if he would let it slip or wether i should put the standard parts on...told me to leave as is and just show them to him.

and 27 was way too busy,going to have another look later on.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Swapping end cans really doesn't take long at all, don't be lazy and just change your cans over for the MOT. Razz

cunni · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Dave, thanks for the tip and I thought you were a bit mad trying Junction27 at this time of the day! Cool

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I just asked when I called to book it. If they say no, either try somewhere else or put the standard on.

Ric · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Karma :

ive never had ne trouble where i go wit race cans

but if u go and fail they usually write the form for nuttin the second time if u retify the problem in my experience

Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

Isn't there another thread on this? Confused

Erm - stick your standard cans on though. Much easier than worrying about failing and getting re-tested.
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cunni · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

But they sounds like pooh! Crying or Very sad

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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

They only need to be on for half a day man! Sort it out!

Razz

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cunni · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Write road legal on 'em with tip-ex.

That'll fool them a treat.

Laughing

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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

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epz · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

is it that hard to swap them over on the tls it looks like 4 bolts each side.

now if anyone wants to see real bad design look up adjusting the preload on a tls, its probably easyiest to remove sodding the engine

speaking of tl suspension the tlplanet guys are doing a group buy to a bitubo rear shock& damper unit for £275 if you are interested.

link https://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=43658

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

There is a place in Cumbria that will MOT your bike without even touching it. They tell you to come back in an hour and when you return the bike is sitting exactly where you left it and they give you the certificate. Last time I took my GPZ there the rear brake light switch wasn't working (just needed a squirt of WD40 and a wiggle), it was still not working when I picked up the bike.

A bit of a long ride from Derbyshire though.
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paulthewitt · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2004 Karma :

just find a back road garage. everywhere has one. even me. and i live near bath. full of rich people who will pay for the dealer to do it!!

plus it is generally down to the testers discretion. just butter them up. talk and be nice to ease any fears of you being a copper.

Paul

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cunni · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

If I were to get knocked off the bike, I would not only have a broken bike, but would also mash the spare cans, which woud in turn more than likely destroy my spine, ribs, possibly my hip and might even cause damage to some internal organs. I don't really want to land on those, thanks very much!

not to mention that we are talking about a seriously heavy pair of cans working out on my shoulders during the ride!

I'll put them in the girlfriends car!
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epz · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

I'd say either fit them, or if the sub frame and down pipes are bent enough that it takes two days to change your end cans then you really need to look at replacing the bent parts as they're more than slightly bent. Laughing

Rather than carrying the cans on your back, just carry them on the back of the bike. Put a bag on the bike and then just bungee them to that, job done in a couple of minutes. Thumbs Up

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

anyone know anywhere that does dodgey mots

like for the deathrace
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