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    Quote Originally Posted by SS90 View Post
    Shit, the rest of the world has to make do with 125's at best for learners.
    In the USA a 1000cc sports bike is considered a perfect learner bike. Just look at the videos on Youtube!

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    Also, if it works for Aus it should work for us, it just comes down to learning the bike. I wonder how much it would be de-tuned? Although, I don't think that they would bring in any de-tuned models, but rather work from what we have. I can just swap parts from my race bike anyway and then chuck them back on for a track day.
    Rest in peace Tony - you will be missed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SMOKEU View Post
    I did a bit of Googling and came up with this thread:

    http://www.streetfighters.com.au/for...0-gladius-LAMS

    Looks like it's not as cheap to derestrict as I initially thought as it needs a new ECU to derestrict it. Perhaps there is a performance chip that will do the same thing to save having to replace the ECU.
    A new ECU? Fuck thats gonna be serious money to de restrict it then, I cant see them selling many if that is the case, bloody ridiculous.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bassmatt View Post
    A new ECU? Fuck thats gonna be serious money to de restrict it then, I cant see them selling many if that is the case, bloody ridiculous.
    I've seen plenty of performance chips on Trademe for cars which promise to alter ECU mapping so I can't see why the same thing can't be implemented on a bike.

    I'm sure there are some programmers on KB that could make sense of the ECU and program a custom code to remove the restrictions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tigadee View Post
    Lots of old bikes on that list!

    So they're 'safe' for learners but will need more maintenance which a learner may not have the skils for (yet), which could result in unsafe riding due to mechanical issues, not speeding. Doh!
    There really is no issue here. Just like with a car, people that don't have the skills to service and maintain the motobike will most likely go along to a motorcycle mechanic. I think you'll find there are plenty of people who do have the skills but not the time who still choose to take their bikes to a professional mechanic to work on.

    And regardless of a persons skill level, there is still a WOF test required for a motorbike to establish a minimum level of safety.

    Quote Originally Posted by SMOKEU View Post
    I wonder if home built bikes with a jet engine will be allowed for n00bs to ride.
    As I recall, the new LAMs regulation only applies to motorbikes with an internal combustion engine. But if I have remembered wrongly, the 150kw/tonne restriction would rule out the jet engine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    As I recall, the new LAMs regulation only applies to motorbikes with an internal combustion engine. But if I have remembered wrongly, the 150kw/tonne restriction would rule out the jet engine.
    Entirely depends on the size of said jet engine (and your specific definition of jet engine).

    A pulse jet probably ain't gonna get you much except angry deaf neighbours. Sure would be cool though. Whap whap whap whap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SMOKEU View Post
    I've seen plenty of performance chips on Trademe for cars which promise to alter ECU mapping so I can't see why the same thing can't be implemented on a bike.

    I'm sure there are some programmers on KB that could make sense of the ECU and program a custom code to remove the restrictions.
    I did a bit more googling and it appears you do need a new ecu for the Gladius. AU$1800 for Suzuki to do it or try and find a second hand one on ebay.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bassmatt View Post
    I did a bit more googling and it appears you do need a new ecu for the Gladius. AU$1800 for Suzuki to do it or try and find a second hand one on ebay.
    Ouch! Just get a thou, she'll be right.
    Rest in peace Tony - you will be missed.

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    Do you think the cops would notice ... ???

    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    The give away would be....

    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    Do you think the cops would notice ... ???

    that the car behind you at the traffic lights would have its plastic bumper melting and all the pedestrians on the kerb would have their fingers in their ears so as not to go deaf plus that sweet smell of Jet A1 lingering on the wind!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Singing Chef View Post
    Ouch! Just get a thou, she'll be right.
    Doesnt worry me I wouldnt have a Gladius if it was given to me. Ugly

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    But my wife has one

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bassmatt View Post
    Doesnt worry me I wouldnt have a Gladius if it was given to me. Ugly
    Yea, I wouldn't ride it either.
    Rest in peace Tony - you will be missed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Singing Chef View Post
    Yea, I wouldn't ride it either.
    I would prefer it to walking ....
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Singing Chef View Post
    Yea, I wouldn't ride it either.
    Actually rides really nicely for what it is..........so they tell me

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