Is the valve tight?
... f i n a l l y completed the annual MOT on the '94 ...
... got rejected 3 times prior ...
Nah! Technically everything in top notch...
observing my ST's literally leaping out their brake tester every time makes me grin; not used to firm, prompt stoppers they grab them way too heavy... uoops!
They complained about way other things:
- 1st attempted inspection: ... errr, sorry those amber signal lights have to come off...
so I took those off....
- 2nd attempted inspection: ... but that model year had no running lights, and the reflective "french rear" doesn't comply...
grrr... couldn't have told me that last time, couldn't you?!
pinned the 5 watt running lights out the front turn-signal connectors, cracked out the heat-gun to peel the red/day-glow chevrons off the rear...
- 3rd attempted inspection: ... the reflective foil on the sides doesn't have CE-mark ...
WHAT IN THE A... ??!!!
a) I'm running this bike in this livery since ten years without any issue ever
b) can't you guys cough up a list containing e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. right away instead of teasing people?!!
I was fuming... A.H's.!
OK, back to the hangar, another gig with the heat-gun... the adhesive eraser wheel... and other things...
4th visit now was the charm, outta there in 10 minutes, with the sticker... bullocks...
So road assistance/support livery isn't much appreciated over here...
Possible intensified EC regulations or such... Orwell look down...
Maybe cause those with darn LED headlights might dazzle themself for a change, who knows...
Anyway, road legal again, non reflective day-glow set in the pipeline...
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Did the new clutch set fix that last 2-3 mm lever travel?Ordered a clutch set for the '00 ST...
- >140,000km on it...
- engages within the very last 2~3mm of lever travel...
- while cold it tends to give a 1 second shriek with no advancing during slightly too eager take-offs...(back to normal once warm though...)
paper gaskets, friction plates, springs, lock nut, crush-rings for the down-pipes, oil filter... € 350,- incl P&P...
Avoids being stranded somewhere in the Scottish Highlands...
Ask me after Mai 30th (local Holiday), when I've done the jobDid the new clutch set fix that last 2-3 mm lever travel?
No need to say goodby. I sold my ST two years ago and still visit this site. IMHO, this is the friendliest, most helpful online site around!... It's been lovely being part of such a great online community.
Alright, job done, engages around 1/2 travel again, shifting into neutral from 1st or 2nd while stationary also improved...Did the new clutch set fix that last 2-3 mm lever travel?