Vehicle certifier required.

[kinger]

I've got the phone number for LTNZ, but does anyone know of a vehicle certifier close to, or preferably in, Taupo? There's nothing listed closer than Tauranga in the Yellow Pages.
The bike, a '95 XJR1200, was collected today from Auckland, and I want tho get the certification sorted ASAP.
It's blown a fork seal en route, but I know I can sort that, so the repair notice is no concern. I'd just like to get the process started.
Oh, and am I allowed to ride it to the testing station with UK plates on?
Thanks.

[FROSTY]

Wish i'd seen this sooner dude.
Given that all ya paper is in order.Ie British deregistration papers,Maf clearance etc.
What you need is a Motorcycle COMPLIANCE center or a car compliance center that does bikes.Woulda been shit loads easier to do it here in dorkland.
DO replace the fork seal first--its just not worth the hassle of having to take it back twice.
Reading your other thread my advise to you also is to refit the origonal brake lines for compliance.They almost certainly will be looking for compliance letters on the braided lines whereas rubber lines they only look for splits or cracks in em.
Disk wise -as long as the wavey disk is over thickness itll be fine.
Motor wise -if I were you Id keep my mouth SHUT about the 1300 donkey
If they notice then you'll need an engineers cert to say the motor is safe etc in your bike --Yea yea i know they do a 1300 which is identical --but YOUR bike was a 1200

[FROSTY]

Ohh and dude--Give Neil at trikeworks a yeodle--He MIGHT be able to help ya. --Tell Him Frosty -alex Gees mate sent ya

[kinger]

She's done mate.
Went and had a chat with the examiner, and took digi photos of the lines. He said as long as they're swaged they'll be fine.
So, fork seal last Saturday, brake check yesterday, VIN today. Passed it all. He did ask in a surprised voice why the log book said 1250 and the chassis plate said 1188, so I answered straight that it was a new lump, the only difference being an overbore. He was quite happy with that. Also asked if the speedo was calibrated to the bike as it's a kmh clock on a UK bike, so again told the truth, it's continental innards on a UK 1300 front end, so all calibrated.
End result, I'm back on the road and chuffed to nuts.:scooter:

[rwh]

Something wrong here - where's the horror story we've all come to expect?

Congrats.

Richard

[Max Preload]

Something wrong here - where's the horror story we've all come to expect?

Wondering the same thing myself! :gob: Maybe the examiner was half cut? :shit:

[imdying]

Naw, the brake lines aren't a problem any more if they're crimped, they recinded having to have the correct numbers a wee while back. As far as the motor goes, it's only an increase in power of 20% (can't remember the correct figure off the top of my head, you'll have to look it up) or more that bothers them enough to having to have it certified. Interestingly, if you increase the factory motor by 20% or more, that too requires certification (to prove that the brakes and suspension are still adequate).

[Meekey_Mouse]

Congrats :yes:

I'm going to try put my bike into LTSA once it's had a repair cert and frame cert done... here's hoping it's as hassle free as that :p

If you're willing to put up with a slow 250 rider, PM me some time as once my bike is on the road I'll be bursting to get back out riding again... I live in Taupo as well :rockon:

[peasea]

She's done mate.
Went and had a chat with the examiner, and took digi photos of the lines. He said as long as they're swaged they'll be fine.
So, fork seal last Saturday, brake check yesterday, VIN today. Passed it all. He did ask in a surprised voice why the log book said 1250 and the chassis plate said 1188, so I answered straight that it was a new lump, the only difference being an overbore. He was quite happy with that. Also asked if the speedo was calibrated to the bike as it's a kmh clock on a UK bike, so again told the truth, it's continental innards on a UK 1300 front end, so all calibrated.
End result, I'm back on the road and chuffed to nuts.:scooter:

That's excellent news. You could do fellow bikers and the tester a favour by spreading the good story about him. It's a two-way street; bikers get back on the road and he stays in business...........on it goes.

Enjoy your bike.

[kinger]

MM, no probs. I used to ride with my mates Father in law who was on an old AJS 350, so speed not a problem. 90% of the time my missus is on the back, so won't hoon it with her on board.
Peasea, as you may have noticed, I've posted on the biggest bike forum I know of in NZ...
The guy was approachable, knowledgable, and willing to just talk bikes for a bit. I will admit to being biased, my bikes been a long restoration job, and she's pretty sweet, but he took the time to stand and look before I left. They squeezed me in on an unannounced 0830 drop off, and collected at 1030.
Anyway, I would recommend the place, Taupo LTNZ, but can't give the examiners name, but he's the only bike tester there. If he's reading this, thanks Bud.
Also, a big thank you to Chris Mitchell in Taupo for the brake certificate. Good chap, good chat. Go see him for work people.