Motorbike Power Restrictors

[be45te]

Hi,

Ive heard about people putting power restrictiors on bikes so that they are allowed to ride them. Im in NSW and have a power restrictrion of 150kw/tonne. I am wanting quite a big bike like a r6 or equivilent but obviously cant ride it, just wondering if anyone one is clued up on the subject or any information would be handy.

Jay

[Hellbent]

yes i have a power restrictor,
it's called a dynojet power commander :nyuk:
on a serious note ,i dont know of them.

[Covert]

NSW operates a Learner Apporved Motorcycle Scheme. Basically it's all motorcycles under 260cc with the exception of certain few that exceed 150kw/tonne, and only certain approved motorcycles between 261cc and 660cc.

See the link for a list of eligible and excluded cycles.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/tests/motorcycleridertrainingscheme/motorcyclesnoviceriders.html

As far as your idea of adding a restrictor goes, certain manufacturers have added restrictors to motorcycles that exceed the 150kw/tonne limit and then had the restricted version complied as a LAMS cycle. The Hysoung GT650 is an example of a motorcycle having a restrictor added then complied and marketed as the GT650L. With this bike, it's a simple as replacing the carburettor slides and it's identical to the unrestricted model.

Unless Yamaha complied a restricted YZFR6, then there's no way it can be used as a LAMS bike, even if you did modify it to produce less than 150kw/tonne.

[bambam]

2 bikes i know of under the LAMS rule are the Hyosung GT650r and the Ducati monster 600cc. Both nice bikes but the Duke would be my preferance. Sex on wheels. When theyre not broken down that is.....

[Covert]

2 bikes i know of under the LAMS rule are the Hyosung GT650r and the Ducati monster 600cc. Both nice bikes but the Duke would be my preferance. Sex on wheels. When theyre not broken down that is.....

Neither of those bikes are approved in NSW, where be45te mentioned he was. The Lite version of the M620 is, as is the L version of the GT650R.

[be45te]

the situation is that i get my full license in 6 months and rather then buying a bike now and then a decent one when i get my full license, just have a restricted one till i get a full license. But with me i only like certain types of bikes, the look that is, which is basically really sporty looking bikes which just happen to be generally at least 600cc

[Covert]

the situation is that i get my full license in 6 months and rather then buying a bike now and then a decent one when i get my full license, just have a restricted one till i get a full license. But with me i only like certain types of bikes, the look that is, which is basically really sporty looking bikes which just happen to be generally at least 600cc

Six months isn't long to stick it out on a LAMS bike. Just use that time to polish up your riding skills then you might last a bit longer when you jump on a bigger sportsbike.

You'll also find that the resale on the LAMS bikes is usually pretty good, as there is always a demand for them with newer riders.

[exploder]

The Lite version of the M620 is,

About two minutes with a screw driver and its no longer a 620 Lite :nyuk:

[OPPYLOCK]

the situation is that i get my full license in 6 months and rather then buying a bike now and then a decent one when i get my full license, just have a restricted one till i get a full license. But with me i only like certain types of bikes, the look that is, which is basically really sporty looking bikes which just happen to be generally at least 600cc

I know where your coming from with not wanting to waste money buying a bike that will last 6 months and I agree that the bigger bikes certainly do look better but do you have any experience riding on the road?
Power restrictions for learners is probably one of the only rules the government have introduced that I actually agree with. Think about it, power to weight wise, an L plater on an R6 would be the equivelant of an L plater driving a 700kw Commodore! Another thing to consider is what these bikes are like to ride. I love the look of modern sporties but having ridden a few there is no way I could live with one as they are just too uncomfortable after an hour.
I realise that I sound like a nanna but I hope you consider getting some skills on a smaller bike before chasing more power. Not to mention 250's are an absolute hoot on the road.

[CV860L]

I know where your coming from with not wanting to waste money buying a bike that will last 6 months and I agree that the bigger bikes certainly do look better but do you have any experience riding on the road?
Power restrictions for learners is probably one of the only rules the government have introduced that I actually agree with. Think about it, power to weight wise, an L plater on an R6 would be the equivelant of an L plater driving a 700kw Commodore! Another thing to consider is what these bikes are like to ride. I love the look of modern sporties but having ridden a few there is no way I could live with one as they are just too uncomfortable after an hour.
I realise that I sound like a nanna but I hope you consider getting some skills on a smaller bike before chasing more power. Not to mention 250's are an absolute hoot on the road.

Yeah I agree totally...............You are a nanna.......:)

[Smitty]

ssnip.. I love the look of modern sporties but having ridden a few there is no way I could live with one as they are just too uncomfortable after an hour.

imo...not true
some of the hyper sporties might be
coz they are track bikes with plates (Gixxer thou or ZX10r for example)
but others are quite ok

I ride a 2001 ZX12r (the unrestricted 300kmh+ model) and its quite comfy
for me..to ride 2 hours each way to PI there and back on the Saturday
AND Sunday for the MotoGP.
also
I have test ridden the new Kwaka ZX14 and its problem is gunna be
running low on fuel before the rider gets uncomfortable
..its that good!


hth

Smitty

[OPPYLOCK]

Smitty - see your point and your obviously not alone as heaps of people are riding them. I just meant if it came down to looks i probably own an R1 or Duke 998 but my arse, testicles and wrists made a strong case for my current ride.

CV8005 - what do you ride again? Oh, thats right, you sold your Z750 because it was too scary! I think you need a nice warm cuppa tea and a lie down nanna.