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Seized Brake Bleed Nipple
matthewmosse:
The system my 550 had was a banjo bolt on master cylinder onto braided line. If you want a brake switch it is just a fancy banjo bolt which fits in master cylinder/ hose union just needs it's wires extending. On the caliper end the bleed/ banjo bolt combi just bolts into the caliper with as far as I know no tapping or drilling, leaving the stuck bleed nipple undisturbed. On the 500's and 550's they are old enough not to need both brake light switches for MOT perpouses. On newer machines, I think post 1985, then 2 switches are required due to some nasty construction and use regs. Also post 1985 machines need stamped, approved exhausts etc. Pre 1985 bikes are a Lot easyer to live with in this respect, less lights, no need for indicators / mirrors / only one brake light switch / exhaust just 'not deemed excessively loud' / not blowing, lights not needing to be so bright. Should have seen my 6 volt 'ped. I used to use push bike lights to actually see by! ;D
SteveD CB500K0:
--- Quote from: matthewmosse on March 31, 2008, 11:40:25 AM --- exhaust just 'not deemed excessively loud'
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This is the great debate and why you need an understanding, local MOT man.
I have a spare Motad which I could use, but I've never had a problem with old bikes and noise. The Rickman/Yoshi combo had the MOT tester drooling - he didn't give a stuff about the hooligan noise!
james:
I've got one of those on my Z and it works perfectly, I've also got a double banjo brake switch on my honda ( i did away with the splitter and ran two lines from the m/c to the calipers) that works fine too!
Bryanj:
Steve, my local tester has been jumped on by the man from the ministry who sez that the exhaust must be as quiet as a similar bike "IN STANDARD CONDITION" with a non rotted exhaust.
This relaces the BS number regulation---I had one customer argue that one till i pointed out the BS number he had was chrome quality NOT noise standard!!!
The only one i know that pass "out of the box" are Motad all the others require insertion of fiberglass!!!
SteveD CB500K0:
--- Quote from: Bryanj on April 01, 2008, 05:30:18 AM --- the exhaust must be as quiet as a similar bike "IN STANDARD CONDITION" with a non rotted exhaust.
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So the Rickman is OK then as in "standard condition" it came with a loud 4-1 (not like the earlier (orange, wire wheels) Rickmans that used std 4-4)
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