Failed WOF

[SMOKEU]

Because the brake lights don't go on when the front brake is applied, they do however go on when back brake is used. The guy at VTNZ said it's the switch that needs to be replaced, how hard is it to fix?

[slofox]

Because the brake lights don't go on when the front brake is applied, they do however go on when back brake is used. The guy at VTNZ said it's the switch that needs to be replaced, how hard is it to fix?

Easy if you replace it...

[Cajun]

there is a little micro switch on your brake clip on

see if that is all gunked up first, and has 2 wires going to it, before replacing it

If hav eto replace its only a 5 min job really

[vifferman]

It may not be fubar'd - it could just be maladjusted, sulking, or dirty. Check these things first.

[klyong82]

Check it first...it should be the one that makes a soft clicking sound when front brakes are applied.

[MSTRS]

Often, one of the 2 wires to it come off.
The red arrow points to the little paddle that activates the switch (which is a spring-loaded pin behind it) and the green arrow points to the contacts that the wires push on to...

[3L4NS1R]

My mate just had his 87 FZR fail for this very reason. I'm taking a look at it tonight to see if I can spot something he's missed (don't hold out much hope though...)

[The Pastor]

Thats why i apply both brakes when he askes for the front or the rear ;)

[gwigs]

My front brake light wasnt working anyhow I took the micro switch off and to my amazement you could actually pull it apart,I just gave the contacts a bit off clean with sandpaper...and "Bobs your uncle" it was working again..saved a few $$$.:yes:

[mossy1200]

Sometimes after market levers may not activate switch.Press the microswitch manually before pulling it apart.

[gwigs]

Just remembered I took a pic of said switch....

[Laxi]

I got failed for this about a mth ago, did he check it with the ignition on? the guy that failed me didnt, seriously:pinch:

[SMOKEU]

I got failed for this about a mth ago, did he check it with the ignition on? the guy that failed me didnt, seriously:pinch:

Yeah he checked it with the engine running. And he was bloody rough on my bike as well. He launched it hard and then decided to lock the back wheel in the workshop, and he 'threw' it onto its stand several times without even checking that the stand was put down properly, then he and another guy lifted the front wheel off the ground and tipped it almost onto its side. It's like giving the keys to a WRX to a couple of 15 year olds.

[YellowDog]

Thats why i apply both brakes when he askes for the front or the rear ;)
I just passed a WOF myself today (well the bike did). I was a bit surprised that the tester forgot to test the brake light operation, so I prompted him to do so. He said "Thanks" and I said:
"I really would like to know that my brake light works!" FFS.

He then asked me to ride around and do some braking so he could see the dampers working. I said: "OK, pass me my helmet then" and he then said:
"You won't need your helmet as you are only dgoing to be going slowly!!!!"

FFS

There was another KBer there on an RF900, but I can't remeber his name. I wonder if he did the same.

[The Pastor]

I just passed a WOF myself today (well the bike did). I was a bit surprised that the tester forgot to test the brake light operation, so I prompted him to do so. He said "Thanks" and I said:
"I really would like to know that my brake light works!" FFS.

He then asked me to ride around and do some braking so he could see the dampers working. I said: "OK, pass me my helmet then" and he then said:
"You won't need your helmet as you are only dgoing to be going slowly!!!!"

FFS

There was another KBer there on an RF900, but I can't remeber his name. I wonder if he did the same.
you sound like a pussy

[YellowDog]

you sound like a pussy
M E A O W W W W

I was happy to ride around with no helmet on. I was just very suprised that a WOF tester asked me to do it in a public place.

[McDuck]

you sound like a pussy

I agree. I see (some) point in wearing a helmet at low speeds, the way i see it if it is a test, you are going to be going slower than you can run then it is as fine AS LONG AS you are prepared for if something god wrong. Plus if there is anything wrong with your bike (early signs of bad death or bearing noise etc) you can hear this without a helmet while you can not hear it with the helmet on.

BUT you need to be prepared if you are riding without a helmet-be prepared that you will see a hazard the moment it appears insted of trusting that having a helmet will make it fine.

[The Pastor]

at low speeds all your going to do is damage your riding gear! gear dosent repair itself, but bones do!

[Taz]

Thats why i apply both brakes when he askes for the front or the rear ;)

Safer for you if you just fix it mate.

[xwhatsit]

I thought you only needed the rear brake light? Or is that only for old bikes?

Ixion will be along shortly with the appropriate chapter and paragraph from the WoF handbook...

[sunhuntin]

at low speeds all your going to do is damage your riding gear! gear dosent repair itself, but bones do!

and what if you put your foot in some car oil and smack your head on the concrete floor? brains dont often heal themselves.

[The Pastor]

and what if you put your foot in some car oil and smack your head on the concrete floor? brains dont often heal themselves.
brains dont often come out when you fall over.

Are you wearing a helmet right now?

[crazyhorse]

So???? did you check it yet? Was it dirty??? Well?

[Motu]

I thought you only needed the rear brake light? Or is that only for old bikes?


You need A brake light when a service brake is applied - it doesn't say which one.There are nit picky types who will say if it's fitted it must work - however,nowhere in the VIRM does it say this.

I'm a bit concerned with how people spell ''brake'' in this thread.I'm hoping it will be rectified soon....

[YellowDog]

I WANT my Brake Light to work when using Front, Back, or both.

[xwhatsit]

You need A brake light when a service brake is applied - it doesn't say which one.There are nit picky types who will say if it's fitted it must work - however,nowhere in the VIRM does it say this.

I'm a bit concerned with how people spell ''brake'' in this thread.I'm hoping it will be rectified soon....
I always thought `brake' was spelled with the `e' in a different place?

Or am I thinking about `gargre'.

[Taz]

You are obviously computer literate so learn to use spell check and it will teach you spelling for nothing.......

[gwigs]

I saw a break in the weather and I used my brake to stop so that I could take a rest break......:yes:

[Ixion]

I take it you were out for a drive in your shooting brake at the time. At around daybreak.

[3L4NS1R]

Yeah he checked it with the engine running. And he was bloody rough on my bike as well. He launched it hard and then decided to lock the back wheel in the workshop, and he 'threw' it onto its stand several times without even checking that the stand was put down properly, then he and another guy lifted the front wheel off the ground and tipped it almost onto its side. It's like giving the keys to a WRX to a couple of 15 year olds.

Whereabouts did you go? so I can make sure not to go there...

(nervous meltdowns occur when I hand over my bike to anyone)

[xwhatsit]

You are obviously computer literate so learn to use spell check and it will teach you spelling for nothing.......
My browser has spell-cheque, butt it was missing sum of the moor common words we motor-sickle riders use, such as `gargre', `sprotsbike', `tourier', `crusier', `talkwrench' etc. Why the spell-cheque authors left these aught I doughnut no.

[MSTRS]

Ah, I cee yu hav the free version of spellcheque (like most of us). Doughnut bee tite, jsut by the fool vershun.

[jono035]

Those last two posts broke something in my brain :wacko: