Over here in the UK the power output is limited on certain bikes, its all to do with the complicated learner laws we have and safety issues etc etc. This link takes you to a topic from a forum in the Suzuki Owners Club of GB that explains how to remove the restriction. There may be someone reading with a restricted bike who will find the comments interesting. I should of course add that in certain circumstances de-restriction is ILEGAL!! :icon_twisted:
http://www.suzukiownersclub.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29460&PN=14
Let's not forget those big "L" plates. :)
Geep
I am a bit out of touch with the learner laws these days. I did the test and got a full license years ago before they all changed. I think you are restricted to 125cc and 12hp as a learner and you have to display the L plates untill you pass the 3 part bike test. Then you are restricted to .....I think 33hp for 2 years, after that the world is your oyster. Rumour has it the government were forced to change the laws after Yamaha introduced the RD250LC in the early eighties, up until then you could ride anything up to 250cc as a learner. Can you imagine that?? a complete novice taking a RD250LC straight out of the dealer and onto the road with L plates??? That bike killed more leaners over here than anything else..ever :o
I have a photo of me taken on my 16th birthday sat on my first bike, all 3hp and 30mph top end of it. YES the L plate does spoil it and NO I am not going to post it :nono:
Whats the learner laws over there??
There you go...dead easy!! Will someone explain it all to me please??? :cookoo:
http://www.cub90.co.uk/cbtlicencelearne.html
Quote from: sledge on March 26, 2006, 12:50:24 PMI have a photo of me taken on my 16th birthday sat on my first bike, all 3hp and 30mph top end of it. YES the L plate does spoil it and NO I am not going to post it :nono:
Whats the learner laws over there??
lol! I bet if you took the L plate off it would add 5 MPH or so without the wind resistance. :icon_mrgreen:
We have a 3-part system here.
Part 1) Go down to the DMV, pass an incredibly simple written test, and get a permit.
Part 2) Go to the nearest dealer and buy the biggest, baddest bike your credit card will allow. (This way you don't have to take out full coverage).
Part 3) Ride around until one of the following occurs: 1) You crash badly 2) You get caught out after dark and/or with a passenger 3) The permit expires (which you can renew indefinately)
Part 4) *Optional* Ride twice around the parking lot outside the local DMV while a DMV official witnesses. Get your license and continue on like nothing happned.
I think that sums it up pretty accurately! 600 and up sportbikes are common first rides here in America, which explains the high motorcycle fatality rate. The average lifespan of a 600 is about 6-9 months according to insurance statistics. :laugh:
lw45