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Title: What lights should be on in 'P' Switch position?
Post by: scrubs on June 19, 2010, 07:31:59 PM

My 1974 CB750 just failed its MOT numerous reasons, nothing happened when the right hand switch gear was set
to the 'P' position. I am under the assumption and as far as I'm aware it is a UK bike not US import,
should I have a seperate little parking light bulb in the headlight shell that turns on with the rear light
when set to 'P'?

I posted this question over on the US site http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=72708.0 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=72708.0)
Got a mixed response - but don't really have a clear idea yet, so thought I'd check here too.

Title: Re: What lights should be on in 'P' Switch position?
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on June 19, 2010, 08:25:17 PM

Yes.

To pass the MOT, all fitted lights must work.

The P position is for "park" and should light the little (5W?) bulb in the headlamp as well as the rear light.

Title: Re: What lights should be on in 'P' Switch position?
Post by: scrubs on June 19, 2010, 08:35:54 PM

Thanks for clearing that up Steve, Just need to check the lamp I have has the hole for the small 5w bulb now.....
hopefully will be on the road again soon, the other fails were tiny just some loose bits that I didn't tighten properly
in a hurry..

Title: Re: What lights should be on in 'P' Switch position?
Post by: scrubs on June 19, 2010, 08:37:05 PM

oh by the way.. If someone has a right hand switch gear for sale or knows where I can get one for this model,
please let me know.  ;)

Title: Re: What lights should be on in 'P' Switch position?
Post by: daz on June 20, 2010, 03:54:40 PM

P position on my  bikes with ignition on, is pilot light also known as side light & H position is the main headlght, cheers Daz.
http://www.motuk.com/bike/1-1.asp (http://www.motuk.com/bike/1-1.asp)