zx7r restrictors

benc · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Karma :

I dont suppose anyone has some zx7r restrictors laying around that they wanna sell for a decent price? or am i going to have to make them. im 21 and doing my accelerated access december so will be able to ride it then without them.
I just dont want to pay 200 odd for something which isnt worth it and i could do my self.
cheers Ben

0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

What licence have you got now?

benc · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Karma :

A2 restricted to 33bhp, pased my test july last year and im not 21 until december, so i cant do the full test untill then and cant be bothered to wait until july for the restriction to run out.

brooky · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Dont worry about restrictors, you wont have any problems getting insured and as long as you dont mow down some old granny the police will be none the wiser.
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V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

you wont have any problems collecting points on your licence either Rolling Eyes

brooky · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

erm whys that? Just because his bike isnt restricted doesnt mean that he's mroe likely to get points than if it was restricted as it will still be capable of law breaking speeds.
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V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

LC20 Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence 3-6 points

brooky · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

LOL , Come on im sure you've ridden at some point breaking the law in some way, Or do you keep a Rule book of UK law beside your bed.

Surely he would lose his license anyway if he got caught?
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benc · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Karma :

the insurance company wants proof of restriction, so id better keep them happy really.

V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

apart from speeding no, ive always been licenced taxed and insured for what i ride, is it really worth the risk?

Thumbs Up

for doing it the right way benc

brooky · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Ah fair do's mate, Although if you wanted to ride unrestricted you could always move to another company.

Whatever you do, Enjoy it Thumbs Up

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johnsilva · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Karma :

why on earth would you want a 33 bhp 7r?

just wait for your time
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MattHirst · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Karma :

If the insurance dudes want proof of restriction then you will have to take it to a shop for it doing.

I'm told that only an approved 'workshop' can do it and they MUST inform the DVLA of the restriction...then the DVLA (or the workshop..one of them) give you a certificate which in turn you send a copy to the insurance company.

Also....i aint sure what a restrictor looks like but some goon at work told me they are 'sealed' which wax so if this seal is missing...its easy for the boys in blue to see if it is actually restricted or not (whether you can show a certificate or not)

Did that make sense? 5 tins of beer, 1 1/2 bottles of white wine and still going strong Very Happy

....no work for rest of the week but got a 200 mile ride tomorrow at 10am Confused

kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Overkill · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Karma :

V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

i thought your provisional was gone after 6, unless you are older than me by quite a bit!

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Accelerated Access in Dec, when your restriction runs out in July. LMAO. Silly.
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Yoshi · Traffic Copper Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

brooky · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

It's not a question of being stopped by the police IMO although they can take your bike away to get it checked if they want, but it's usually too much faff.

It's more a case of if you crash or get crashed into the insurance company are very likely to check it so they don't have to pay out. esp if you kill/injury another person it's the same as being uninsured. So prison, fines and shite food follows. Is it really worth it for waiting 3-8months or your life then enjoy the ZX7 to the full.

My suggestion is to SORN the ZX7 until the summer. Do your accelarated access in december on a training school ER-5 or whatever then get the ZX7 back on the road for March and rock on throughout the summer nice and legally.

That's my 2 cents.
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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

yes, well march april and june.

how much is the accelarated access test? Is it going to be more than 200 quid(the price of the restrictors)
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V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

im really intrested in this, so if you have a provisional theoretically with 12 points on it, what happens when you pass your test? does it get revoked straightaway? if so thats gotta be a winner for UK's stupidest law! Laughing

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

No, you loose your licence if you get points that results in you having 6 or more points within 2 years of passing your first test. Really strange.

Basically Have 9 point on your licence and do your test and you are fine. Get 1 more point within the 2 years and your licence is revoked.

All the best

Keith
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