WOF Question?

[ellipsis]

My bad.

Okay, how does one know if the headlight fluid on a bike has been changed recently?

...it turns a milky colour...you should have known that...

[sidecar bob]

15 minutes ago I did a basic handling test for a WoF certified mechanic. He works at VINZ.

He confirms that the 250 cc thing is wrong. It's LAMS linked.

Those inspectors with 6L and 6R can only WoF LAMS approved bikes. You need a 6F to do a WoF on a non-LAMS bike, due to having to ride the bike to do the brake test.

I think it's common sense, but common sense is disappointingly uncommon.

It comes back to the rule that an inspector of any type of vehicle must hold the appropriate licence to operate the vehicle.
I'm not sure where that puts cof inspectors regards P.S.V inspections. They may just need a H.T licence seeing as the vehicle is not carrying paying passengers at the time of inspection.

[Owl]

I'm in at least 2 minds about 3 year wofs.

I just ticked over 3 years on the RT.

54000 km. A lot can go wrong in 54000 km. I'm pretty fastidious with the bike, but someone who doesn't care about the bike could do with someone else looking at it more often than 3 years.

Yeah I get that. I'm at 57,000km and still got 6 months to go before the 3 years is up.

Not sure how the OEM tyres are going to hold out that long.

[Maha]

A WOF was once refused due to the headlight lens that could be turned with your hand, easy fix...''can I have a Phillips screwdriver please''? ''No you'll have to take it away to do that then re-book it''... seriously? he finally relented and it was dealt to there and then...this was the same WOF inspector who refused our caravan a WOF because 'the brake lines were not done to his liking' they were done by Pit Stop. After further 'discussion' about this issue, he again relented and gave the van a WOF saying ''it was just his opinion''

The foot brake on my Wife's bike didn't light up the rear brake when used, so I used to pull the hand control on at the same time as foot control the appease the WOF inspector...it worked, WOF issued every time.

[eldog]

I have read a few reviews about the steering in brand new cars and there is no one specific word reviewers use to describe as you put it "light steering". For example there was a Jeep Cherokee review that described the steering as "numb". My whole point is while it may be ok around town steering on the open road requires a lot more concerntration when it feels so light. I have read that electric steering was brought in because manufacturing costs are less. A bit like the CVT transmissions now in a lot of cars maybe.

Numb like your posts

[Maha]

Yeah I get that. I'm at 57,000km and still got 6 months to go before the 3 years is up.

Not sure how the OEM tyres are going to hold out that long.

They last about a day on any new bike have bought over the years.

[eldog]

The foot brake on my Wife's bike didn't light up the rear brake when used, so I used to pull the hand control on at the same time as foot control the appease the WOF inspector...it worked, WOF issued every time.

Multi talented too, don’t let Katman find out

[Honest Andy]

My bad.

Okay, how does one know if the headlight fluid on a bike has been changed recently?

Check the filler bottle for spare lumens, then check the level by dipping...

[eldog]

Check the filler bottle for spare lumens, then check the level by dipping...

I have spare lumens, they make me hi

[Honest Andy]

I have spare lumens, they make me hi

That's flash, but I think I'll pass

[Woodman]

I have read a few reviews about the steering in brand new cars and there is no one specific word reviewers use to describe as you put it "light steering". For example there was a Jeep Cherokee review that described the steering as "numb". My whole point is while it may be ok around town steering on the open road requires a lot more concerntration when it feels so light. I have read that electric steering was brought in because manufacturing costs are less. A bit like the CVT transmissions now in a lot of cars maybe.

My last three cars have had electric power steering and did not have the issues you read about in one of your imaginary articles. In fact all three firm up when on the open road.

[Swoop]

Random question, my local VTNZ says they only do WOFs on bikes up to 250cc because they say that is all they are qualified to do.

I thought the 250cc rule vanished with LAMS... anybody know if there is a different rule for warrants?

What area of Auckland are you in?
Some of us might be able to recommend alternative testing locations for you.

[rastuscat]

Rastus do you remember a time when they let owners of all bikes do their own brake test? If so whats the reason for them having to do it now?

I bet some tosser fell off while demonstrating their own brakes, then tried to blame the testing station. That's why silly rules get enforced.

[AllanB]

My last three cars have had electric power steering and did not have the issues you read about in one of your imaginary articles. In fact all three firm up when on the open road.

MrsB's Golf has electronic - set up vary depending on your speed. Being able to vary it will be why they run electronic - not cost.

[eldog]

That's flash, but I think I'll pass

Just as long as you indicate as you pass, I don’t need to be flashed, a friendly hazard flash after you pass to say thanks for not being an idiot

I won’t be too blown away.