Failed WOF due to rear brake light

[CptSolo]

Does anybody know if it is mandatory to have the brake light operating on both the front and rear brakes?

Took my bike for a WOF today and they failed me because the rear brake is not operating the stop light. Reason being I have race rearsets which of course don't have a mount for the brake switch, it passed my last WOF without the brake light working on the rear but now they fail me, different testing station though.

I tried searching the Land Transport site but can't find anything specific.

Cheers!

[bobsmith]

I don't see why you need to, might as well start saying that cars need to have brake lights hooked up to the hand brake...

[Drum]

Some assistance here............

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=44559&highlight=rear+brake+light+wof

[Motu]

So do you have a mod cert for the modified footpegs? Altered footpegs are definatly an LVV item.A stop lamp is only required to work when the service brake is applied,any lever will do.However it could also be a compliance issue - the bike was complied with the stop lamp opperated by both levers,it must stay within compliance.Depends on how the inspector interepts the wording....go somewhere else and you may be picked up on the footpegs.

[CptSolo]

I don't have a modification cert for the pegs/rearsets, didn't realise I might need one for them though so I'll be cautious, cheers. They're aftermarket aluminium bolt on sets.

The LTSA requirements of 'a' service brake (not 'any' service brake) still isn't that clear but I'll take a print out off their site and try and convince them.

[hellnback]

Every time I've been for a warrant they've checked the light on both levers, the beauty is I'm sitting on the bike while they're looking so it's quite easy to simply squeeze the the front (not that I need to) while pushing on the foot! Also get to do my own brake tests... dodgy? I think so... Yay for On Road!

[vifferman]

So what's the problem? Can't you jack up a switch to work?
If you can't or don't want to use the type operated by a spring thing pulling on a switch, you can get pressure-actuated ones that you fit in the brake line.

[Roj]

Does anybody know if it is mandatory to have the brake light operating on both the front and rear brakes?

Took my bike for a WOF today and they failed me because the rear brake is not operating the stop light. Reason being I have race rearsets which of course don't have a mount for the brake switch, it passed my last WOF without the brake light working on the rear but now they fail me, different testing station though.

I tried searching the Land Transport site but can't find anything specific.

Cheers!

Wouldnt take much to make a small metal bracket for the switch which would solve the problem,

I find it useful to be able to tap the rear brake to bring the brake light on without actually braking for someone following, it is amazing how some people react to brake lights if they are to close:scooter:

[CptSolo]

No luck convincing the testing station today.

I have the switch still but its koozed, just have to figure out where the problem is or buy a new switch, then take my rearset to the local engineering shop for a spot of welding. Its worth it I guess because its definitely an added comfort having the light working on the foot.

[dogsnbikes]

No luck convincing the testing station today.

I have the switch still but its koozed, just have to figure out where the problem is or buy a new switch, then take my rearset to the local engineering shop for a spot of welding. Its worth it I guess because its definitely an added comfort having the light working on the foot.

Yeap you need brake light to work of both applications......if your rear switch isnt too shit hot get some CRC lecte clean its great for all dodgey switches used it on the project bike as no switches were working when i brought it so sprayed them with the lecte and they all worked :Punk:

[Max Preload]

From the motorcycle VIRM:

"A mandatory stop lamp must operate when a service brake is applied."

It could be interpreted either way. Since it doesn't say "when ANY service brake is applied" there is no specific implication that the stop light must operate from all service brakes. But the rear brake is considered 'a service brake'.

[ajturbo]

Every time I've been for a warrant they've checked the light on both levers, the beauty is I'm sitting on the bike while they're looking so it's quite easy to simply squeeze the the front (not that I need to) while pushing on the foot! Also get to do my own brake tests... dodgy? I think so... Yay for On Road!
that's what i used to do on the turbo... if i am unhappy with my brakes .. i will fix them, i will not get them fixed if some guy who has no idea what make of bike mine is, telling me something is wrong with it!!!

never failed a wof on the turbo!..

[roadracingoldfart]

Altered foot pegs do not require a mod cert on a bike. They only have to meet the criteria set out in the footpeg section which says they have to be round edged and folding after a certain age,also must be secured to the frame suitably.
The Service brake light must work from all service brake actuators on a vehicle.
Just buy an accessory spring operated switch from a shop and cable tie it to the footpeg bracket, plug in both wires , problem solved.