Restricted or derestricted

There are two types in this world, the ignorant (me), and those who
know (you lot).

A friend's son has an Aprilla 125 SR, he rides on a provisional
licence and is aged 17. He has been talking about it being
derestricted, a question. What and when should bikes be restricted, is
the restriction a legal requirement or one placed by insurance
companies?

If legal, then whats the penalty.

If insurance, then is he uninsured if it's derestricted.

cheers

Brian

 

On a provisional he is only allowed bikes up to 14.6hp
His insurance will also be for a restricted bike.

Driving other than in accordance with a licence , and driving without
insurance.
Minimum of three points for each one , and that'll get him a mandatory ban.

Yes , in the same way that if you modify your car and don't disclose this
then your insurance is invalid.
--
Alex

YZF 600

"I laugh in the face of danger"

"Then I hide until it goes away"

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Surely that depends who the next man is?

 

Brian wrote

Forget the legalities. Think resale values and don't derestrict.

 

<nods approvingly>

In a nutshell.

 

<snip>

This is an Aprillia RS.

If it's derestricted it will explode sooner than if it's restricted.

Either way, it will explode.

--
Dan L (Oldbloke)
My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X
BOTAFOT #140, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)

 

The Older Gentleman says...

That Oldbloke geezer, he learns fast too.

 

Keelworm says...

In that case chuck it off a cliff and tell them to buy a proper
motorcycle.

 

Bugger, oh well it's a chicken chaser so who GAF

--
Dan L (Oldbloke)
My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X
BOTAFOT #140, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)

 

Heh, my lad's mate bought one, newish, previous history unknown.

Fully derestricted, goes like a greased ferret.

On the road for 3 weeks, eek mph up the dual carriageway comes flying past
my lad and another mate on an RS.

Suddenly they enter a dark fog, smelling ominously of rubber.

Seems matey's RS seized solid at top speed. Luckily he didn't fall off, but
his rear tyre has a rather flat spot on it.

Today we learned that the engine parts alone are going to cost £300.00


--
Dan L (Oldbloke)
My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X
BOTAFOT #140, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)

 

.....and that's just the gaskets ;-))

 

Heh, I am so glad we got our lad a Honda.

--
Dan L (Oldbloke)
My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X
BOTAFOT #140, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)