cant wait to be on it in the summer when ive done my test !!! Lets hope we have some nice days
Hi! Im Tom
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tkoh12
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Re: Hi! Im Tom
Thanks i love it cant wait to be on it in the summer when ive done my test !!!
Lets hope we have some nice days
cant wait to be on it in the summer when ive done my test !!! Lets hope we have some nice days
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Gemini
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Re: Hi! Im Tom
it would appear that the 33bhp legal requirements are quite a grey area of law.
basically its a risk you can take. i would advise you get the cert and if you remove restrcitors then thats up to you.
i would say looking worst case scenario, if you had an accident then the insurance company may want to inspect the bike before paying out. if they find out the restrictor was removed then the insurance in void, basically a less powerful machine could potentially reduce insurance premium so you would have decieved the insurers.
worse still the insurance company could pass the details of the claim onto the pigs who then could do you for insurance fraud.. tut tut!
i personally didnt restrict my bike but i passed my test over 8yrs ago, and with the huge influx of bikes on the streets now, i would guess that old bill and insurance companies are on the ball with regards to this subject now.
its your choice
hth
gem
basically its a risk you can take. i would advise you get the cert and if you remove restrcitors then thats up to you.
i would say looking worst case scenario, if you had an accident then the insurance company may want to inspect the bike before paying out. if they find out the restrictor was removed then the insurance in void, basically a less powerful machine could potentially reduce insurance premium so you would have decieved the insurers.
worse still the insurance company could pass the details of the claim onto the pigs who then could do you for insurance fraud.. tut tut!
i personally didnt restrict my bike but i passed my test over 8yrs ago, and with the huge influx of bikes on the streets now, i would guess that old bill and insurance companies are on the ball with regards to this subject now.
its your choice
hth
gem
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philbrett
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Re: Hi! Im Tom
Taken from an article on motorcycle licenses:
Category A - standard motorcycle licence - (aka A2) - this is what you'll obtain if you pass your test on a motorcycle over 120cc but not over 125cc and is capable of more than 100 kph (62.5mph). With this licence you are entitled to ride a motorcycle up to 25kW (33 bhp) and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kw/kg.
There is no restriction on engine size (cc) so you can now ride a bike bigger than a 125cc. There are plenty of bikes around in the 125cc to 400cc range that produce no more than 25kW (33bhp) - ask your local dealer. You can ride a bike with a power output over 25kW but you'll need a restrictor kit on it to restrict the power output to 25kW. Any good motorcycle mechanic will fit a restrictor for you and give you the necessary documentation. Your insurance will cost more though because insurance companies tend to disregard restrictors. After 2 years you can ride a bike over 33bhp.
Hope it helps, and good luck.
Phil
Category A - standard motorcycle licence - (aka A2) - this is what you'll obtain if you pass your test on a motorcycle over 120cc but not over 125cc and is capable of more than 100 kph (62.5mph). With this licence you are entitled to ride a motorcycle up to 25kW (33 bhp) and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kw/kg.
There is no restriction on engine size (cc) so you can now ride a bike bigger than a 125cc. There are plenty of bikes around in the 125cc to 400cc range that produce no more than 25kW (33bhp) - ask your local dealer. You can ride a bike with a power output over 25kW but you'll need a restrictor kit on it to restrict the power output to 25kW. Any good motorcycle mechanic will fit a restrictor for you and give you the necessary documentation. Your insurance will cost more though because insurance companies tend to disregard restrictors. After 2 years you can ride a bike over 33bhp.
Hope it helps, and good luck.
Phil