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« Last post by deltarider on June 01, 2024, 09:55:07 AM »
I'll ask the German forum. Ruling in Germany is very strict. Whenever you replace a part on your bike by a non OEM product like tyres, silencers, etc., the TÜV (MOT) demands a document which states that that particular product 'eingetragen' is. It often leads to frustration. I'm glad I live in the wild west.
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« Last post by Skoti on June 01, 2024, 09:07:58 AM »
I foolishly painted a Honda step thru tank with normal paint and then a few weeks later spilt petrol on it that immediately softened the new paint.
When you say normal paint do you mean normal automotive paint Skoti? Once I have the dents pulled out on my tank I’m planning to paint it myself. I have used automotive rattle cans before without having a problem but that was a long time ago. maybe the formulation in auto paint today is less resistant to fuel and I will need a different approach?
Aye, I used Motip automotive paint in aerosol cans. Always had a good results with this stuff. https://www.motip.com/en-en/automotive-products/car-repair-paints#block-0-6I used the primer, then colour coat and finished with clear lacquer. TBH. I think the clear lacquer was the problem, I soon as I split petrol on it I reached for a paper towel to wipe it but it had immediately softened and turned into a gooey mess. Paint experts on here will probably agree that quality petrol resistant 2K lacquer is the way to go. Good luck P.S. don't leave too much overspray around the filler neck or fuel tap area or the new paint will eventually lift.
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« Last post by Mikep328 on June 01, 2024, 08:50:49 AM »
"maybe by 'muffler' they mean the complete system?"
IMO, £1000 for the complete system, double pipes as per originals and with Honda "trademark" would be a great deal but, IMO, that doesn't seem possible for manufacturing/copyright/marketing/profit nowadays. OTOH, I'd love to find my opinion is incorrect!!! 
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« Last post by AshimotoK0 on June 01, 2024, 08:49:57 AM »
I wonder if something is getting lost in the translation Julie .. maybe by 'muffler' they mean the complete system?
Quite possibly Ash. Yamiya call the complete system the muffler, so it would make sense.
Well if that is the case that's not a bad deal and assuming the headers are double skinned as per the originals. I'll cancel that holiday
They are deffo double skinned ... I checked ... Also Yamiya ones are not ... it states so on their website since I told them to mark on the listing if there were or not.
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« Last post by Skoti on June 01, 2024, 08:11:54 AM »
From Deltarider'As far as what's mentioned above (UK ruling) in the EU fitting a LED bulb in a standard or H4 reflector is not streetlegal. Leds only in reflectors for Leds, halogen H4 only in H4 reflectors'.
Just to avoid confusion here for our EU forum members. In Germany since 25/9/2020 fitting an LED bulb in a standard or H4 reflector is street legal. Link in (English language) from German TUV (similar to UK MOT):- https://www.tuvsud.com/en/industries/mobility-and-automotive/automotive-and-oem/automotive-testing-solutions/led-retrofit-headlamp-light-sources' LEDs can be safely installed in headlamps on used vehicles, allowing these retrofitted vehicles to be registered on German roads'.Normally legislation passed in Germany is eventually adopted by other EU member states and surrounding countries. Sorry to be a bit of an anorak on this subject, but as a former MOT tester I still have a keen interest.
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« Last post by deltarider on June 01, 2024, 05:57:35 AM »
I have the 3000k warm white LED. Hopefully the morons on the roads will see me with a yellow(ish) light if the data is to be believed.
Interesting, I'm sure there was a time in France when everyone there had to have yellow headlights, I don't know if EU law up ended all that or they had new ideas about it?
Unfortunately the yellow lights, allthough streetlegal, are becoming more and more extinct, due to EU laws which (uniformity for carmakers). It's a pity. They were better noticed in bad weather conditions like fog and snow. Also there was hardly any blinding of oncomers. As far as what's mentioned above (UK ruling) in the EU fitting a LED bulb in a standard or H4 reflector is not streetlegal. Leds only in reflectors for Leds, halogen H4 only in H4 reflectors.
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« Last post by Athame57 on May 31, 2024, 11:48:56 PM »
I have the 3000k warm white LED. Hopefully the morons on the roads will see me with a yellow(ish) light if the data is to be believed.
Interesting, I'm sure there was a time in France when everyone there had to have yellow headlights, I don't know if EU law up ended all that or they had new ideas about it?
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I have just bought the P43T LED for my Cibie. I have gone for 3000k Cool White because it has a more yellowish light to it. Having read up on a few things relating to cars etc pulling out on bikers it has been indicated (not proven) that a headlight with a yellowish tint is more noticeable to car drivers. Bright white tends to get washed out with all the cars nowadays that have their sidelights permanently on.
Dave,
in order to avoid further confusion please may I point out that the cool white LED you mention is actually 6000k, it's the warm white LED that's 3000k and as you note probably the more appropriate looking LED for our old nails.
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/compact-direct-fit-p45t-r2-led-hi-lo-beam-conversion-5-15-volts-410-423?_pos=3&_sid=a1490a3e3&_ss=r
Opp's, yes you are correct there Skoti, I read and quoted from the notes I was making at the time I was placing the order for a complete set of LED's. I was comparing the various headlight colours as I was discussing my options on the telephone and have written cool white next to 6000k! Sorry, my schoolboy error. I have the 3000k warm white LED. Hopefully the morons on the roads will see me with a yellow(ish) light if the data is to be believed.
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I wonder if something is getting lost in the translation Julie .. maybe by 'muffler' they mean the complete system?
Quite possibly Ash. Yamiya call the complete system the muffler, so it would make sense.
Well if that is the case that's not a bad deal and assuming the headers are double skinned as per the originals. I'll cancel that holiday
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I foolishly painted a Honda step thru tank with normal paint and then a few weeks later spilt petrol on it that immediately softened the new paint.
When you say normal paint do you mean normal automotive paint Skoti? Once I have the dents pulled out on my tank I’m planning to paint it myself. I have used automotive rattle cans before without having a problem but that was a long time ago. maybe the formulation in auto paint today is less resistant to fuel and I will need a different approach?
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