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mcicy
05-08-10, 09:22 PM
Probably a stupid question but my bike is due for its MOT (booked in monday) and the switch to turn on high beams has stopped working, do I need this to pass my MOT as the trigger used to flash morons still works
Scotty
05-08-10, 10:42 PM
Er, yes you do need a functioning main beam, not just a flash facility. You're certain that the flash still works, the main beam filament hasn't blown?
igbell
05-08-10, 10:43 PM
As far as I know if you have the lights they have to work, but I could be wrong.
Scotty
05-08-10, 10:51 PM
Yep, if it's fitted, it has to work...
Green Man
05-08-10, 11:14 PM
Yes as scotty says if fitted it must work [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
mcicy
06-08-10, 06:27 AM
Er, yes you do need a functioning main beam, not just a flash facility. You're certain that the flash still works, the main beam filament hasn't blown?

Yeah the filament is fine at the trigger flash all works fine, it must just be a dodgy connection in the switch, will have to take it apart sunday and see if I can find where the problem is
Jon_W
06-08-10, 09:17 AM
Sounds like either a dodgy Switch or a bad connection.

The only way round lights, is the daylight MoT.
BB
07-08-10, 10:31 AM
Sounds like either a dodgy Switch or a bad connection.

The only way round lights, is the daylight MoT.

Easier to fix the switch than remove all the lights! :o ;D

BB
b_m1957
09-08-10, 06:26 PM
What about the other way around? My full beam works but the flash switch must be gone! Will it pass?? :-/