Blue slip roadworthy requirements NSW

Hi guys,

Just about to go for a roadworthy after a lengthy rebuild, just
wondering if anyone knows what they look for when going for a blue
slip?

Cheers,

Ben.

 

In aus.motorcycles on 5 Sep 2005 19:21:37 -0700

In my experience, the exact same as a pink slip but they are more
careful about the numbers all matching. But maybe I got lucky...

I believe the blue slip is also about conformance to applicalble ADRs
which is why it's the same as a pink slip for me - most of my bikes are
old enough to make ADRs more or less irrelevant.

If the bike's pretty stock, then shouldn't be a problem. If you have
changed lights including indicators or idiotlights, or exhaust, then
maybe a problem, if it's post '88.

If all you've changed is the pipe and your new one has no ID info on it,
then get a CAN kit sticker from Motorcycle Accessories or other bikes
shops, and fill in the appropriate information. Or wait a couple of
months, as Clause 19 may be repealed.[1]

Zebee

[1] MCC meeting report coming soon with info.

 

As Zebee said, pretty much the same as for a pink slip. I had to get a
blue slip (any coincidence that the acronym is BS?) when I moved to
NSW from the ACT, and apart from checking the numbers he didn't do
anything different than from when I had the pink slip inspection for
the recent renewal. Even with an aftermarket pipe it wasn't a problem
at all.


Damien
GPX250 -> CBR600 -> Shadow?

 

they check

engine number
vin/frame number
speedo reading

lights work, horn , tyres

thats the basics, they might check bearings all depends on where you go

if you have the preious rego papers with all the numbers it will make life a
little
easier for the guy doing the BS and the RTA visit a little easier depending

now where you are located and where you go can play a part on how hard it is
to get

if you are in the western subs i can give you some places that are prob a
little easier
to get one from

 

Normal roadworthy inspection plus they check the vehicle identity (numbers,
id plates, any paperwork you have) to make sure it's not stolen/rebirthed
etc.

Al

 

Here's a tip, know where on the bike the numbers are, the more time
they waste trying to find them, the more irritated they will be... on
the KR1 (which I've had blue slipped twice) the numbers are a shit to
find, being able to point out where they are makes things go much more
smoothly.

Also know the formal designation of your bike ie the KR1 isn't a KR1
(despite that being what's painted on the side) it's actually a KR250B2
- so when the car mechanic is looking through his book trying to find
it, he'll get grumpy if you don't tell him the right thing to be
looking for (NB it'll be on the compliance plate).

Last tip, go to a car only mechanic - they'll give you less grief -
they check the tyres and the blinkers and won't know how to check
anything else (although be aware a car mechanic is more likely to not
understand the convoluted NSW rules on exhausts so if you don't have
stock pipes but do have a sticker you *might* be advised to go to a
bike guy).

JL

 

Thanks for those tips guys.

When the bike was running, I actually had more problems with car
mechanics and pink slips than I did with bike mechanics! The car
mechanic pointed out that I had offroad only tyres on (difference being
one's rated at 150kph, road tyres at 180kph). I think I had the XR up
to 105 once and it didn't like it at all. Bike mechanics didn't seem
to care, as long as it ran, didn't leak oil, had blinkers, headlight
and mirrors they were happy.

Just another quick question, I had to replace my speedo as part of the
rebuild, so now it reads 0ks on the odo. Think this'll be a problem?
Would I just need a copy of my old rego papers or the old speedo,
something like that?

Thanks again guys,

Ben.

 

In aus.motorcycles on 7 Sep 2005 15:37:34 -0700

Nope. I have bikes that don't have speedos I asked the RTA helpline
and they said that I didn't need one for rego, but not having one wasn't
an excuse for speeding...

Again, I have older bikes, so if you aren't sure, ring the RTA.

Zebee

 

I think you'll find that's only OK pre about '76.

JL