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Post by yellowmelos on Sept 25, 2010 20:10:16 GMT 1
Well, I removed the engine restrictor today and my god what a difference to running it makes !!! it runs a lot better, pulls away better.. that 20 BHP difference makes so much difference. and it will probably be even better once it's had a service. but how do you post pictures on here [
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Post by outlaw on Sept 25, 2010 21:43:34 GMT 1
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Post by McF on Sept 26, 2010 8:29:15 GMT 1
Hi Yellow. Can I suggest you hang on to those restrictors - we've recently had a number of queries from people wanting to get hold of them. Keen to see your photos. As Outlaw says, it's not difficult to post them (once you know how of course )
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Post by yellowmelos on Sept 26, 2010 9:45:24 GMT 1
Oh so i have have the pictures uploaded to a site somewhere and then url to it.. the restrictors in the manifold rubbers and the articles themselfs on the bench
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Sept 26, 2010 13:06:47 GMT 1
Full marks for the pictures.
To be legal I think you have to buy a certificate to confirm restriction. (To keep the insurance/law happy) It may be cheaper if you can bring your own washers. Either way they will not take up much space to put by.
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Post by outlaw on Sept 26, 2010 15:44:10 GMT 1
well done my man for getting them posted. outlaw
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Post by yellowmelos on Sept 26, 2010 19:13:33 GMT 1
apparently this certificates cannot be used as legal proof of restriction, cannot find where i read it.
it also stated on the cert that it's valid only for the rider of the bike at that time, and cannot be passed on to another person ( have one of these certs for the bike when i got it, not my name on it ).
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Sept 26, 2010 19:51:35 GMT 1
Sounds like a nice money spinner
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Post by james102 on Nov 28, 2011 18:16:29 GMT 1
have you got the dimentions of the restrictors, im planning on making some and fit them myself
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Post by McF on Nov 28, 2011 21:14:43 GMT 1
have you got the dimentions of the restrictors, im planning on making some and fit them myself Hi James and welcome to the forum I may be wrong but I'm pretty certain there is a lot of rule and regulation surrounding these restrictors. If you are fitting them in order to comply with the law on L plates or similar you will need to have certified restrictors and they will need to be fitted by a certified installer. If you are fitting them for any other reason I'd say "why bother" There are plenty of threads on the subject in this forum if you use the search facility, but I'm guessing that's how you found this one anyway? Do stay a while and tell us more about your aNTy, pictures are always nice whether she is naked ;D or carries a fairing
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Post by james102 on Nov 29, 2011 0:35:09 GMT 1
Just bought the bike so can't ride it until I fit the two washers (legally) so I would sooner be safe than sorry. Not found any working dimensions but the Webb is a big place so I'll keep trawling. The idea is to be able to work on my bike and this is my first task, I suppose the diameter of the inlet would be start.
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Nov 29, 2011 0:57:22 GMT 1
Yes, but make sure you also have the paperwork in order.... Otherwise it might mean you won't be insured.
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Post by vtwinfan on Nov 29, 2011 10:55:33 GMT 1
I know people disagree with me on this subject, but your restrictor has to be fitted by an approved vosa station, thats the law. and yes you are correct in saying certs cant be transferred into another name. your insurance may say you fit it and thats fine , but what about trying to make a claim off someone Else's insurance .
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Post by kirriepete on Nov 29, 2011 12:12:31 GMT 1
I know people disagree with me on this subject, That's correct. but your restrictor has to be fitted by an approved vosa station, thats the law. No it isn't, the only legal requirement is that anyone (regardless of age) passing their test on a 125 can only ride a 25kW/33bhp bike for 2 years. How that 33bhp is produced is up to you, if challenged by Mr Plod you would need to get a dyno stiffycat, any bit of paper from the restrictor kit installer is worth naff-all - you could easily have removed any restrictor as soon as you got out of the showroom. [Sidetrack] (Possibly Urban Myth, but still illustrative) Back when the 125/14bhp limit came in, Suzuki paid Stan Stephens to restrict their 16bhp GP125s for them. He did so by placing a wee plastic washer on top of the throttle slide, preventing full throttle use - genius! Then all the spotty teenagers would pay him to de-restrict the bike, which he did by removing said washer. Allegedly he only ever had about 50 of these washers and they were re-used hundreds of times! Paid by Suzuki to put 'em in, then paid by yoofs to take 'em out - real genius! [/Sidetrack] and yes you are correct in saying certs cant be transferred into another name. your insurance may say you fit it and thats fine , but what about trying to make a claim off someone Else's insurance . As above - the certs are worthless, in the case of a disputed insurance claim you can bet the insurers will want you to prove the power output, or their assessor will check to see if the restrictors are still in place. Just my 2d.
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Post by yellowmelos on Nov 29, 2011 14:42:08 GMT 1
So many other bike forums have had this same discussion but no one has actually got an hard evidence that any certificate is required. there has even been a article on MCN about these not being required. in the event of any claim an engineers report will be required if there is any loss involved. and like everyone says, can be taken off easily and no one would be any wiser. also why would the certificate relate to the rider and not the machine that makes no sense at all, thats like saying an MOT is for the the rider/driver and does not cover any other driver of the motor.
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