19-09-12, 02:23 PM
(19-09-12, 01:49 PM)FuZzBoM link Wrote: It passed last time OK but this fat git isn't sat on at the time. If i adjust it will it be to low for an MOT???
If your weight makes such a big difference to the attitude of the bike, passing MOT is the least of your worries.
The bike should sag pretty much evenly front - rear. It's been a while since I put a bike through a UK MOT but IIRC, the beam checker unit is moved up/down until it aligns with the centre of the beam. They check for lateral alignment to make sure the dipped element of the beam is where it should be.
If there's major concern about the vertical setting the tester should mention it and if rider weight is a factor, you could discuss that point with him.
The more important thing for you to do is to get the spring preload set correctly for your weight, upgunning the springs if you max out the stock items.