more power (restricted)

I had mine in for a couple of months after my test, just til I got used to the weight, I was fine.

They will only open your bike up to see if it's restricted if you have a very bad accident etc etc, in other words in the event they find it's unrestricted it's very unlikely to affect you in any way.

[Wideboy]

its not size that matters it how you use it, I've managed to show up a few full power riders

agree with sean completely, no one likes them, god knows how many times i've stared at them and been tempted to pull them out

i know of 2 people that have taken theirs out, one of which did it the day after there test and they have both binned it with one being a write off

its not worth it there's to much to loose, i've only got 8 months left and im counting down the days

[Wideboy]

Originally Posted by Saint Matt

in other words in the event they find it's unrestricted it's very unlikely to affect you in any way.

technically your riding without a license so i think it will effect you

Originally Posted by Wideboy

technically your riding without a license so i think it will effect you

Plus no insurance too

Originally Posted by Sean_C

Plus no insurance too

A common miss conception, only half right.

for you yes if you want to claim for fully comp etc. however if TPFT and it gets stolen HTF are they going to know , same if its burnt.

Chances are the assesor wont even check.

As for the third party, your insurance company still has to pay out for them.

Correct, without insurance and without a licence. Thats a big risk to make!

What Neio stated above is correct, although your insurance wouldn't pay for third party damage as the insurance slush fund would pay for that. You are still liable for prosecution though!

Ok Neio, it's still invalidated though. And if it's invalidated, you're essentially riding without insurance, aren't you?
I'm thinking more about crashes, and crashes where you're at fault where the restrictors come in to play. The type of thing where they'll try and wriggle out of paying because you don't have the standard tyres on.
As you say, it wouldn't matter if it's stolen, the restrictors are irrelevant then.

Well the insurance one is a strange one!

I'm sure there are lots of people on here who have modified their bike or car and not told the insurance. Really that also makes your insurance invalid but so many people do it?

The licence one is more serious. What kinda changes can you face if you are caught?

Keep your restrictors in.

You will be heavily penalized if you have an accident. i.e. no insurance, no license and riding a bike that you are not legally aloud to ride. Don't do it.

I rode for 2 years with restrictors in. I even did a trackday with the restrictors in.

Guess what? I overtake a few bikes cbr600s and a few others that have over/near 100bhp and I only had 33bhp.

Upgrade your handling. There is a large difference between the power of 33bhp and 70bhp. with 33bhp you can open the throttle fully and you will still be in easy control.

At full power in 1st gear especially the front wheel lifts and throughout the gears you are pushed back in your seat encouraging you to open the throttle fully. However, if have been riding for over a year and ride most of the week, I understand your frustration. However, some people ride a few times a year and the laws for everyone.

[Wideboy]

Originally Posted by Clone

The licence one is more serious. What kinda changes can you face if you are caught?

not 100% but going from those police camera action programs all the little scrotes joy riding with no licenses get banned (i don't get it either)