How much have I f**ked up? - buying bike advice

[charlie_a]

Hi all

I recently purchased a private bike and didn't notice before handing over the cash that the bike has 'For race use only' stamped on one of the twin exhausts.

The guy selling the bike didn't mention it, but he did say he removed the Termignoni stickers because he doesn't like stickers.

Contacted the seller with a view to getting some of the cash I paid on top of my bike back but was wondering how much of an issue having a not for road use exhaust is? I see I can cover the engraving up to get it past MOT but that's not going to wash with the old bill, my insurance company or a dealer (when it's time to sell) is it?

[CaNsA]

Dont worry about it.

[Fisty]

Termi's sound good. Ride it enjoy it.
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[scorps]

get it polished out
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[charlie_a]

Heh, OK cheers.

Did any dealers get pissy about it? Stick it to you over the exchange value?


Thanks

[map]

IIRC the MOT testing guidelines changes a bit back and it's now the examiner who decides if an exhaust is too loud rather than just a stamp on the can.

I'm sure someone will be alone to either verify or refute that, such is the internet

However, I think you will have problems with a "not for road use" on the can - see here - from Dec. 2009

[Ariel Badger]

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[colicabcadam]

love my MOT guy, he doesnt car about exhausts or number plates, he just makes sure the bike is as safe as could be

loud cans = people hear you before they see you = safer
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[Glenben92]

I've never had an MOT tester arsey enough to complain about anything that isn't dangerous or obvious. (although all my bikes have always flown through MOTs) If it's not preposterously loud they shouldn't complain. I'd probably tape or sticker over the ILLEGAL AS FUCK markings though.

A copper probably won't think about it having been covered up and there's a tiny possibility of a copper even looking that closely at it tbh. As long as you're not riding about on a ratty deathtrap.
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[lilredmachine]

Lol.





That is all.
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[Irn-Bru]

What a fanny I can just imagine the email demanding your money back over the stupidest of reasons. A lot of after market cans aren't legal, if you don't like them you shouldn't have bought the bike.
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[TimNorwich]

If you really are that worried then sell the aftermarket cans and buy some standard ones back, you'd probably make money
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[AlexW]

Or, Save 50p - https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190696696219

I had one of those on my SV "Not for road-use" exhaust, although removed the exhaust as it sounded pants.

[MarJay]

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[charlie_a]

[lilredmachine]

I was drunk last night, so wasn't able to elaborate on my 'lol'.


My drz 400e supermoto had 'not for highway use' stamped on the frame. A hastily applied piece of tape before the mot and never had an issue.
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[Redoko]

So,


Pics or what?
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[Aperf]

I believe the exhaust on my CRF450R is stamped not for road use and possibly/probably the one on my Husaberg. Ive put my Honda through three MOTs and Husaberg one. The only thing I get each time is an advisory that theyre too loud.
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