Derestricting: Worth it?

[Cigaro]

Is it worth derestricting my 50cc two-stroke, and if so what kind of performance increase should I expect to see?

[rezzin]

Pick up on acceleration,and should hit at least 45mph true speed. Id say worth it,just go steady.

[Kal]

Hardly worth it unless you need to keep up with all the other derestricted peds.

You'll also have to start keeping your eyes peeled for the five-oh (yeah I can be down with the hip Kids ) all the time in case you get pulled doing a speed you shouldnt be able to achieve.

That and it's only going to be five minutes before you are looking to getting a 125 on the road.
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[JakeyR]

It's only a 50 so its not going to blow you away when you de restrict it, but it will be a lot nippyer and just generally more fun to ride.
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[Cigaro]

[Teaman]

is it worth it?

pro's more speed.

cons.
ruined exhaust ( on most bikes )unable to re restrict unless you bought a race can,
cost of race can,
cost of getting it done (50-60 quid)
no insurance
riding whilst disqualified by age (due to speed and power)
unable to part ex it at a dealer (they can't legally sell it on to a 16 year old unless its restricted and no 17 year olds going to wan't a 50)
unable to sell it privately due to them being unable to insure it if there 16.

on ballance...

its up to you



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[JakeyR]

Nothing illegal about it at all if your over 16, i don't even think you have to tell your insurance, as long as they didn't ask if it was restricted when you took out your policy you should be ok.
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[Cigaro]

Ah well - I won't be able to sell it on for much anyway, as the fairings are fucked due to the fire it was in. Considering taking them off completely and having it as a 'rat'...not sure if the rat thing works on a scooter but hey

I was just worried about the legality as I know that a moped is only regarded as a moped if it has a maximum speed of 45km/h, so technically it won't be the same type of bike once derestricted...

[Kal]

[pa_broon74]

I have a full car license and still need to do my CBT every 2 years... (Obviously hoping to pass some sort of test before two years though... If I ever get the finger out...)
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[Cigaro]

Cheers everyone

[Kal]

I'd check that out if I were you...

[TheShaggyDA]

[Cigaro]

[tristan]

Yes it's worth it in my opinion, although we're bound to have law obiding nazi's in this forum.

Does it good, less strangulation, what 50cc is it?

Either way on the whole, be it ped or racer style (rs50) expect anywhere between 45mph and 55mph-60mph.

I'd do it, no one I've ever heard or known of has been caught and/or fined, had the bike convascated, it's not the speed you ride at, it's how you ride it!

[Keir]

[Kal]

[Cigaro]

[lukamon]

to clarify: derestricted 'peds are classed as MOTORCYCLES, not MOPED, theres a big (legal) difference. if i really wanted to nit pick i would say such things as the ped now requires a rear number plate light, and that you need a dipped / full beam light (which some scooters, amazingly, dont have) ect.

regarding the unlimited cbt, again, it only lasts for the life of the licence FOR A MOPED, YOU STILL NEED TO DO A CBT TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE (i.e. more than 3bhp, or more than 30mph, or more thn 50cc

hope it helps
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[Noxious89123]

Under 16 ~ It's illegal
Over 16 ~ Er... Get a proper bloody bike?
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