Touring and restriction with hardly any time left to go?

[Andy C]

Ok, i plan to tour the UK end of august. Nothing major but since i have never done any would be good. Should be around 1000-1500 miles in total.

Now, i got my license 27/10/05 so its 89 days (~128467 minutes) till I'm non 33bhp. Since owning my current bike its been 33bhp the whole time but have had bikes that possibly weren't.

Now, what i would like to ask is. Would you risk it? I'm not worried about the power as when i got my SV it scared the shit out of me but after 4 months i was a bit bored (though this could be down to the uneventful delivery of the power).

I find being 33bhp quite dangerous now if I'm honest. If i forget about the speed and will go for gaps that normally would be fine but the bike starts getting sluggish which just isn't good!!! (esp when your on the wrong side of the road)

I also understand fully the implications of what would happen if i was to crash/get stopped and the police started asking questions so please dont come up with the bog standard "but if you get stopped............".

What i would like to know, if you were in my shoes and you were really bored off the power would you de-33bhp 2-3weeks before going? Im just scared it will ruin my trip though boredom

I set up a poll
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[bish777]

Its up to you if you want to take the risk.

The likelyhood is that if you ride sensibly youll be perfectly fine. But there is always the possibilty youll get caught.

So no trying to set any land speed records.....
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[Kal]

I'm afraid I can't understand how you can be bored...

But personally I wouldn't because I WOULD be stopped. I have that kind of luck, especially if I had been a good boy for a year and 9 months.
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Derestrict and if you get stopped and they want proof then ask for a deferred inspection.

[Kickstart]

Hi

Given your past scares with being checked up on for 33hp, and with touring hardly needing power (a flexable power delivery would be more useful), I would say leave it restricted.

All the best

Keith
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[instigator]

33bhp isn't dangerous at all, it's your poor sense of judgement (if you find yourself in those situations which you mentioned). 33bhp does let you hone your 'skills' although I certainly didn't stick to the restriction myself.

One thing is puzzling me though: Why on earth do you want to tour the Uk? You're down south, it's only a 1hr boat trip to some good weather, nice ladies and even nicer roads.

[TheShaggyDA]

If you think touring is all about getting the miles over and done with as fast as possible, then derestrict it. Personally, I like being able to take in the scenery.
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[Andy C]

[instigator]

[Seb]

Are you going to be worried about getting pulled and done over the desrestriction if you get it done early?

I'd rather be riding slower but with peace of mind than fast and paranoid thats for sure

[dodsi]

I only rode at 33hp in my restriction period for about a month.

I got pulled once and that was because the bike I was riding on was registered in liverpool and the copper thought it was dodgy (I was in north yorkshire). As soon as he saw the V5 he let me go as I had just bought it. the subject of restriction was never brought up. (it was not restricted)

The other time I got pulled over was a couple of weeks ago for going perhaps slightly quicker than I should have been. The subject of restriction was never brought up (however I am no longer under any sort of restriction) then also my licence was not checked either.

In all it completly depends on the copper than pulls you over.

[iooi]

[SimonB]

[.Chris.]

Depends whether you think the fun of the extra power would outweigh the thoughts and possibility of being pulled over and large fines/lots of points imposed. Personally I'd leave it as is for the moment.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

I would say do it, but you would be so gutted if you got done, lost your license then had to re-do your 2 years.

Depends if you think it's worth the risk. Me personally I'd keep them in if it was only 3 months left to run........
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[Itchy]

[TheDonUK]

Hmm well it seems i am off the 33bhp restriction in 2 days time, my bikes have never been restricted mind, Got 3 points peeding with an average of 96.7mph the restriction was never mentioned... Dont know if a restricted bandit would do that... (2up as well)

You shouldent IMO, you kept it legal this long just stick with it, My bikes coming back from the garage tomorow and i havent ridden for over aweek now so ile have to go out for a big long ride, but with this post in mind i will be extra vigilant...

[Resurrection]

Andy, Your going with ram on that SZR and i can personally vouch for it being "lacking" somewhat.

It's your call at the end of the day but as long as your aware of the implications and still feel strongly one way or the other do it and stick to it.

I tend to find when people ask these kind of questions they already have there minds made up and are going to do it anyway but are looking for justification.

Ram was talking about popping into mine as its on the way and it would be good to meet up again and even meet you for the first time.

If you want you can de restrict it at my house if you find it sluggisg on the way to mancs!

Res
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[Andy C]

[Resurrection]

Yeah done an R6 not that long ago, maybe a 54 reg??

Defo FI and defo restricted, restrictors underneath the airbox and a throttle stop so the butterfly couldn't open fully.

I'll have a look how easily yours is done!

Res
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[Andy C]

[Bendy]

If you actually want to go *touring* then up the mileage allowance (cos 1000 - 1500 will do cock all in the UK), leave the restrictors in and head for the top of Scotland. You won't need the extra power cos there are so many corners that you'll be too busy enjoying the ride. And in the odd moments when you might want to go a bit faster (though it's a naked bike, how quick do you want to go?) just chill out and admire the view. Job done.

[MarJay]

The speed four requires you to replace the standard throttle stop on the end of the butterfly valve shaft in order to restrict it.

If you wish to reverse the procedure, you'll need to have the original part from Triumph. The only way to get that part from Triumph is to show them your full (non 33bhp) license.

Of course, you could get a mate to do it, but its still a lot of hassle. And to be fair if you are misjudging gaps in traffic and you've crashed a full power SV, I wouldn't risk it. The step up from 33bhp to 100bhp is quite large, and I wouldn't want to see you have another accident.
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[kawakid]

I don't see why you would have a problem with 33bhp.

When I was restricted it would easily get up to about 92mph any more and your in ban territory anyway.
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