Mike.Gayner
11th November 2013, 07:26
I'm getting ready to have my 1971 Kawasaki A7 Avenger (http://a7avenger.wordpress.com) re-registered, which means going through the compliance inspection. I haven't done this before and have a few questions. My understanding is that it's more or less a thorough WOF, but specifically I need to know:
Do I need to have indicators? My understanding is that pre-1978 bikes don't need indicators (source (http://nzta.thomsonreuters.co.nz/DLEG-NZL-LTSA-T.LTR-32005.pdf), page 10) but I'm not completely clear.
Do I need a working horn? I have no idea if a horn is a requirement or not.
On this bike a brake light switch on the front brake was optional, and I don't have one. Is this going to be a problem? The rear brake has a light switch (actually just reviewing page 8 of the source above it looks like brake lights might be optional too).
This bike originally had mirrors but no longer does - do I need mirrors? Again keeping in mind the age.
Do I need to get a brake cert? The front drum isn't exactly a stellar performer but I'm pretty sure it has plenty of material left.
Do I need a working speedo? Parts are scarce and shipping from the USA is expensive.
I'm sure I have other questions. I'll ask them as they come to mind. Thanks.
Do I need to have indicators? My understanding is that pre-1978 bikes don't need indicators (source (http://nzta.thomsonreuters.co.nz/DLEG-NZL-LTSA-T.LTR-32005.pdf), page 10) but I'm not completely clear.
Do I need a working horn? I have no idea if a horn is a requirement or not.
On this bike a brake light switch on the front brake was optional, and I don't have one. Is this going to be a problem? The rear brake has a light switch (actually just reviewing page 8 of the source above it looks like brake lights might be optional too).
This bike originally had mirrors but no longer does - do I need mirrors? Again keeping in mind the age.
Do I need to get a brake cert? The front drum isn't exactly a stellar performer but I'm pretty sure it has plenty of material left.
Do I need a working speedo? Parts are scarce and shipping from the USA is expensive.
I'm sure I have other questions. I'll ask them as they come to mind. Thanks.