Restrictors in or out?

[Az]

A friend of mine has been riding for the last week and a half on an A2 license with no restrictors in, now the restrictors have arrived he doesn't really want to put them in as he's happy and feels comfortable riding the bike at full power.

How risky would it be for him to ride without the restrictors in and no certificate?

Should he get the certificate that came with the restrictors filled in and stamped by some back street mechanic and ride without restrictors, so if he's pulled he can produce proof of restriction?

Or just abide by the law and get the restrictors fitted and certificate filled in and stamped properly?

Anyone had any bad experiences with the police while riding without restrictors in?

[Clutchy]

Age old question, I ride without mine, but it comes down to YOU.


Do you want to take the risk? Only you know the answer


Unlikely to ever get done for it but it certainly isn't impossible.
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[covent.gardens]

As with any crime, it is generally best to not advertise the fact you are doing it.

Korn said he gets a lot of requests for IP addresses from the coppers over what is sometimes said on here.

You've just come right out and said it. You didn't even say "a mate of mine"...

Anyways, if you have a big accident there is a chance they will check the bike and you will be in the shit then. They will throw the book at you big time. If you have no accident then you'll very likely get away with it.

Your call.

[Clutchy]

[covent.gardens]

Don't go telling all your real life mates that you've done it either, like you just did on here, you only have to fall out with one and it takes one phone call to dob you in!

[covent.gardens]

[Az]

[covent.gardens]

Good lad

[Clutchy]

[petechett]

It's up to you bud, it's a tricky one really because on one hand you know you can ride your bike unrestricted fine & as far as I'm aware it's quite unlikely you'll get busted. It seems really rubbish to have to pay to reduce the performance of your bike. But on the other hand if you do it atleast you know you're completely legit & don't have to worry if you get pulled over.

By the way, what bike has your friend got?

[Tungtvann]

My restrictors are currently in a bag in a draw. I ride my bike all the time without them. Fuk u polees.

[GeorgeB.]

I've not put mine in yet, my argument being that my bike probably doesn't even make 47bhp now (was 52 as standard 19 years ago)
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[DrSnoosnoo]

You'll be alright probably.

Bikes restricted can get to speeds to lose one's licence. If you crash into someone make sure you smash your bike up so they can't test for restricted status
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[Ribenapigeon]

Why not if your over 24 just stump up the cash and do the tests for a full licence? Simple solution.

I'm so glad my Mod 2 was postponed till after the rule changes so forcing me to just do DAS. What a hassle it would have been farting about wih restrictors in.

[-Matt-]

[Clutchy]

[-Matt-]

Depends on how many points you get if not a ban. Fairly sure if you passed your car test very recently it also 'restarts' your two year reduced points period from the usual 12 down to 6.

I passed my car test last year so i've been having to go extra careful as two speeding tickets and its curtains all round AFAIK

As you say - its about risk of accident more than 'police catching you' in my mind. I wouldn't be too certain of not having an accident in the next two years even now after having experience riding some years, on an unrestricted bike a few years, let alone as a new rider on an unrestricted bike.

Really not worth it for me personally, the speed and acceleration when restricted was more than enough to get by for two years on anyway, would beat most cars upto three figures on a lot of bikes.

[iMark]

New license 2 years probation shouldn't restart if you get a new "privilege" on your license, even if you get your bike license 20 years after you had your car you should still be able to get 12 points, not 6.
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[-Matt-]

Ah thats good, cheers for confirming thats a relief as thought i'd got my first ticket in the car the other day couple more days and I should be home safe...

[dydey90]

You could just check this thread for some imaginative ways to pretend it's restricted?
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[bikertomm]

If I could walk to work, meh, maybe I'd take the punt for the last 6 months of my restriction to come off early and blast about this summer, but I can't. So I just can't take the risk.

It's your call, chances are minimal, but it does happen.


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