Restricting bikes to 33bhp
Discussion
Hi.
What is the procedure for restricting bikes down to 33bhp? Having passed my test on a 125, I am planning on doing a direct access course so I can ride what I like, however in the mean time I am toying with the idea of buying a bigger bike and getting it restricted down to the limit of 33bhp.
In practice, what bikes can be restricted, who does it, how sucessfull is it, and how does one go about it?
Ta,
Simon.
What is the procedure for restricting bikes down to 33bhp? Having passed my test on a 125, I am planning on doing a direct access course so I can ride what I like, however in the mean time I am toying with the idea of buying a bigger bike and getting it restricted down to the limit of 33bhp.
In practice, what bikes can be restricted, who does it, how sucessfull is it, and how does one go about it?
Ta,
Simon.
On a CBT you can only ride a 125cc bike with (i think) about 15bhp.
Once you've done your DAS you can ride anything you like, but you have to be 21 to take this course. You could take your motorcycle test at a younger age, but youll then be restricted to 33bhp.
You cannot ride a bike larger than 125cc, on a CBT.
Once you've done your DAS you can ride anything you like, but you have to be 21 to take this course. You could take your motorcycle test at a younger age, but youll then be restricted to 33bhp.
You cannot ride a bike larger than 125cc, on a CBT.
most bikes can be restricted. its a washer on the engine somewhere, I think to do with fuel??
a very good idea, as by buying a small bike, you will loose a lot of money when it comes to sell and buy a larger one.
A restrictor kit should be about £50
I have seen an SV650 and a ducati 749 with one fitted
a very good idea, as by buying a small bike, you will loose a lot of money when it comes to sell and buy a larger one.
A restrictor kit should be about £50
I have seen an SV650 and a ducati 749 with one fitted
mph AFAIK restricted bikes dont have L plates, so unless the police actually stopped you, they'd be none the wise.
A mate of mine was riding an RGV250, unrestricted, when he should have been restricted. Rather than get it restricted, get the certificate and then derestrict it himself, he just didnt bother getting it restricted. When he was knocked off his bike, not only did he not get a penny but he lost his license.
A mate of mine was riding an RGV250, unrestricted, when he should have been restricted. Rather than get it restricted, get the certificate and then derestrict it himself, he just didnt bother getting it restricted. When he was knocked off his bike, not only did he not get a penny but he lost his license.
Mad Dave said:
AFAIK restricted bikes dont have L plates, so unless the police actually stopped you, they'd be none the wise.
A mate of mine was riding an RGV250, unrestricted, when he should have been restricted. Rather than get it restricted, get the certificate and then derestrict it himself, he just didnt bother getting it restricted. When he was knocked off his bike, not only did he not get a penny but he lost his license.
It's called Sods Law
reAnimate said:
in practice it's not really worth it on a 1000 cc - what's the point?"
Yes but a restricted Superbike will still handle & stop as it should and you could get used to the bike before deristricing it, it would save you buying/selling a 'trainer' bike.
Oh and wouldn't it be a sh1t if the restrictor 'fell off' or something.
cazzo said:
in practice it's not really worth it on a 1000 cc - what's the point?"
Yes but a restricted Superbike will still handle & stop as it should and you could get used to the bike before deristricing it, it would save you buying/selling a 'trainer' bike.
Oh and wouldn't it be a sh1t if the restrictor 'fell off' or something.
Wouldn't your insurance become in-valid if something happened. It would be a real pain if the bike got totalled, not your fault and no insurance payout and then the hassle of the plod etc.
Still a good idea though save buying 2 bikes and possibly losing shed loads of money in the process.
reAnimate said:
Hi.
What is the procedure for restricting bikes down to 33bhp? Having passed my test on a 125, I am planning on doing a direct access course so I can ride what I like, however in the mean time I am toying with the idea of buying a bigger bike and getting it restricted down to the limit of 33bhp.
In practice, what bikes can be restricted, who does it, how sucessfull is it, and how does one go about it?
Simon.
Any bike could be restricted, one magazine even restricted a Hayabusa once. Now to your situation. Go buy a Hayabusa and restrict it, you still can't ride it as you won't ever get insurance for it. You need to look at insurance quotes for a bike you fancy then get the bike you can afford to run. After 2 years from passing your 125 test you can de-restrict it anyway.Alternatively if you pass your DAS at sometime you can de-restrict it. Insurance is the problem not the restriction.
As to what it does, that depends on the bike. A Yamaha Diversion 600 for example, when restricted to 33bhp does between 90 & 100mph Other bikes will be similar depending on weight and style and stuff. Riding in towns you probably wouldn't notice much difference with the restricion, out on the open road you would.
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