"33bhp?" Yes "i dont believe you, I'll seize your bike and take you to court" - Page 80 - SV650.org

11-05-10, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james160987

top speed doesnt come into play, not really, just think a 250 lightweight bike with 33bhp is going to go faster than a heavy weight restricted bike,

At that speed, wind resistance is the main power drain by far for a moving object, I'd wager that a 100 kg or a 175kg bike with the same power and aerodynamics would do comparable speed. Acceleration would be very different of course.

11-05-10, 06:50 AM

Sure there is no legal requirement to have any kind of label on the bike, although you are supposed to have a certificate of fitment of a restrictor. I am fairly well informed about this so that is my considered opinion. I think they (old bill) can confiscate your vehicle if you aren't insured so maybe that's the reason they've used, definately get some legal advice!

timwilky · 11-05-10, 06:56 AM

Wierdfish, you are misinformed. There is no requirement for any certificate. Please tell who ever told you so to stop talking carp.

Let me guess it was FI international that told you their sales claptrap and you fell for it.

Can you please quote me just one paragraph of the road traffic act or other legislation that requires the rider to be able to produce a certificate of restriction? (Hint, don't bother because it isn't there)

timwilky · 11-05-10, 07:05 AM

Oi squid mate, is my "sphericals" reference a no no?

Wierdfish, sorry don't want to sound like I am jumping down your throat, Welcome to the forum. Pull up a stool and chew the cud a while.

We do try to be informative. Opinions matter. It is just this particular issue has gone on far too long as a result of plod in-particular not knowing the law.

hindle8907 · 11-05-10, 07:06 AM

FI Have put some more crap on there home page regarding the MCN article I think.

yorkie_chris · 11-05-10, 07:54 AM

Burden of proof my rse... just take pic of serial number of ECU

11-05-10, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hindle8907

FI Have put some more crap on there home page regarding the MCN article I think.

MCN article?

hindle8907 · 11-05-10, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

MCN article?

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...icate-rip-off/

11-05-10, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hindle8907

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...icate-rip-off/

OK, it's an old one. Thought MCN had got a hold of this issue.

11-05-10, 10:20 AM

The unreliability of 33bhp certificates generally as proof of power restriction was highlighted by an eBay sale offering them for any machine without inspection for £18. The ad stated: ‘Have you lost/misplaced your 33BHP restriction certificate? No problem. We will supply you with another. All we need is the colour, reg number, chassis number, engine number and exact make/model of your bike.’

Warning! Who are you giving your details to? Is this enough to get a replacement for a "lost" V5? Sounds fishy...

11-05-10, 06:50 AM	#792
Weirdfish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "33bhp?" Yes "i dont believe you, I'll seize your bike and take you to court" Sure there is no legal requirement to have any kind of label on the bike, although you are supposed to have a certificate of fitment of a restrictor. I am fairly well informed about this so that is my considered opinion. I think they (old bill) can confiscate your vehicle if you aren't insured so maybe that's the reason they've used, definately get some legal advice!

11-05-10, 06:56 AM	#793
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: "33bhp?" Yes "i dont believe you, I'll seize your bike and take you to court" Wierdfish, you are misinformed. There is no requirement for any certificate. Please tell who ever told you so to stop talking carp. Let me guess it was FI international that told you their sales claptrap and you fell for it. Can you please quote me just one paragraph of the road traffic act or other legislation that requires the rider to be able to produce a certificate of restriction? (Hint, don't bother because it isn't there) __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated. Last edited by Sid Squid; 11-05-10 at 07:00 AM.

11-05-10, 07:05 AM	#794
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: "33bhp?" Yes "i dont believe you, I'll seize your bike and take you to court" Oi squid mate, is my "sphericals" reference a no no? Wierdfish, sorry don't want to sound like I am jumping down your throat, Welcome to the forum. Pull up a stool and chew the cud a while. We do try to be informative. Opinions matter. It is just this particular issue has gone on far too long as a result of plod in-particular not knowing the law. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated. Last edited by timwilky; 11-05-10 at 07:07 AM.

11-05-10, 07:06 AM	#795
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: "33bhp?" Yes "i dont believe you, I'll seize your bike and take you to court" FI Have put some more crap on there home page regarding the MCN article I think. __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2

11-05-10, 07:54 AM	#796
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: "33bhp?" Yes "i dont believe you, I'll seize your bike and take you to court" Burden of proof my rse... just take pic of serial number of ECU __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

11-05-10, 10:20 AM	#800
carternd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "33bhp?" Yes "i dont believe you, I'll seize your bike and take you to court" The unreliability of 33bhp certificates generally as proof of power restriction was highlighted by an eBay sale offering them for any machine without inspection for £18. The ad stated: ‘Have you lost/misplaced your 33BHP restriction certificate? No problem. We will supply you with another. All we need is the colour, reg number, chassis number, engine number and exact make/model of your bike.’ Warning! Who are you giving your details to? Is this enough to get a replacement for a "lost" V5? Sounds fishy...

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