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Bouldy - 10/1/06 at 08:10 PM

Im thinking of fitting a proper screen to my MK can anyone tell me , do i have to fit wipers and a de mister also. will it pass an MOT with just the screen alone ??

rusty nuts - 10/1/06 at 08:18 PM

To pass an MOT you need wipers and washers, the demister doesn't come in to the MOT. but I've found them useful the last few weeks

mangogrooveworkshop - 10/1/06 at 08:21 PM

It requires the demister and wipers to pass SVA/MOT. Most people take it off till after sva and put it back on after.
We can supply screens in 14 days if needed at short notice. see http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=24121

[Edited on 10-1-06 by mangogrooveworkshop]

Bouldy - 10/1/06 at 08:34 PM

so is it illegal to drive around with a full wiperless windscreen??. Would the cops do you?. could i re fit my aero screen just to pass the MOT

andyps - 10/1/06 at 08:43 PM

How would you see properly if it rained?

Bouldy - 10/1/06 at 08:46 PM

yeh i know what your saying but only realy want one for protection other than wear a helmet . takes all the fun out of it with a lid on.

MkIndy7 - 10/1/06 at 10:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by andyps
How would you see properly if it rained?


Sit up straight on your coat or lean out of the side closer to the warm exhaust! (like you reverse a lambo)

Or you could always get the passenger to shout directions!

(Or be like us whimps don't go out if it looks like rain!)

dnmalc - 10/1/06 at 11:57 PM

There is always the alternative option of goggles and flying helmet

rusty nuts - 11/1/06 at 10:08 AM

I think you'll find that although a demister is a legal requirement it doesn't come into the MOT test, same as speedo ?

stevebubs - 11/1/06 at 03:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
It requires the demister and wipers to pass SVA/MOT. Most people take it off till after sva and put it back on after.
We can supply screens in 14 days if needed at short notice. see http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=24121

[Edited on 10-1-06 by mangogrooveworkshop]


Demister is *only* required for SVA...

However, it is kinda handy if you want to see through the windscreen in cold / damp weather...

BMF - 11/1/06 at 04:17 PM

I wanna do the same. 100 mph with no screen hurts and is bloody cold, and still not convinced by a deflector.

Anyone got a velocity screen they want shot of?

macspeedy - 11/1/06 at 05:09 PM

you could try magogrooveworkshop he should beable to help you

BMF - 11/1/06 at 05:19 PM

All ready got a U2U

MkIndy7 - 11/1/06 at 05:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by BMF
I wanna do the same. 100 mph with no screen hurts and is bloody cold, and still not convinced by a deflector.

Anyone got a velocity screen they want shot of?



Have you tried a fly screen?
I think you'd be pleasently suprised at how effective they are, they really do make a big difference and any speed is comfortable with a good pair of sunglasses on.

(115 on a private road officer with no glasses on, was a tad uncomfortable at that though)

And a full screen often creates the problem of buffeting from the sides,as the air whips around the screen, leading to grandad style sidecreens being required

rusty nuts - 11/1/06 at 05:52 PM

Can second the buffeting with a full screen . If I build another will try flyscreen