Getting a deregistered bike back on the road?

[cowboyz]

im trying to get a gsx 600 back on the road. If I knew it was going to take this long and cost this much I probably wouldnt have started it in the first place.

Before I brought the bike I test rode it (of course) and it felt fine to me. Very nice in fact. I did note that the front fork seals were stuffed and the rear brake was dodgy.


SO to VTNZ. They send me to motorbike shop to have the brakes checked. They say the front need servicing because front calipers are binding. News to me. Couple of hours labour. The rear disc needs replacing - ok I knew that. I buy a second hand rear disc off suggestion of a well known wrecker from KB'ers who measures the disc at 5.7mm with a 5.5mm tolerance level before I brought it. Gave that disc to the bike shop. They failed it saying it had to be a new disc. Brought another disc. They were fixing the front fork seals today and said they noticed the steering head bearings need replacing so there is another $100.

As well as replacing front screen, glueing left hand handgrip (it never moved when I rode the bike.) a screw missing from one of the fairings all up Im up for around $1300 and then I have to register it yet.

Now I brought the bike on 26 august 05. Still havent got it back.

Im not saying it should be this complicated, in fact, I am saying the opposite. I think my bike is not the only thing being taken for a ride here but when you take a bike for compliance testing they go over it with a fine (a very very very fine) tooth comb.

The whole deal is pissing me off now.

[Rumble]

Im not saying it should be this complicated, in fact, I am saying the opposite. I think my bike is not the only thing being taken for a ride here but when you take a bike for compliance testing they go over it with a fine (a very very very fine) tooth comb.

The whole deal is pissing me off now.

I think it sorta depends who you get, when, where etc.

Ive heard the guy in Whangarei is pretty cruisy doesnt nuts out about things like brands of brake pads and petty things...

Im thinking of taking mine to Mt Wellington (mainly coz its a 5 minute ride and I really really cannot be bothered trailering it again - i will just drop it off on the way to uni) - Has anyone dealt with them?

[cowboyz]

cant help you with where to go. I chose the wrong place. I did hear of one guy failing cert. check because his indicators didn't match brands.

Stupid stupid stupid.

Surpose it depends on how well you know the mechanic and how much money they think yourve got.

[FROSTY:Me]

cant help you with where to go. I chose the wrong place. I did hear of one guy failing cert. check because his indicators didn't match brands.

Stupid stupid stupid.

Surpose it depends on how well you know the mechanic and how much money they think yourve got.

dude you got a rum deal --if you disk is over the legal limit they cant refuse you a pass.
The deal with indicators has nothing to do with brand/shape it has to do with having a recignised standards mark on them -there are a couple.
As an exhample --I failed compliance on a set of aftermarket indicators -no compliance marks.I borrowed a set of cb350 lenses and duct taped em in place -they had no choice but to pass me

[Posh Tourer :P]

dude you got a rum deal --if you disk is over the legal limit they cant refuse you a pass.
The deal with indicators has nothing to do with brand/shape it has to do with having a recignised standards mark on them -there are a couple.
As an exhample --I failed compliance on a set of aftermarket indicators -no compliance marks.I borrowed a set of cb350 lenses and duct taped em in place -they had no choice but to pass me

It was the bike shop I think that refused to fit the 2nd hand disc, which is perhaps fair enough, though harsh...

[Jantar]

I had my RE5 re-inspected and VINed without any problems. They did check that everything on the bike was original, even to the extent of checking indicator and light lenses.

The only slight arguement was whether or not it have to have the brake light operated by the front brake lever. The inspector had to search through old regs to find the date at which this requirement came into force, and then check that the bike was first registered prior to that date. It qualified.

[cowboyz]

It was the bike shop I think that refused to fit the 2nd hand disc, which is perhaps fair enough, though harsh...

What fair about it? I think they should do a job that they are paid to do. The nitpicking over the bike is just a side irritation really. Its the time its takent o do the job that is really pissing me off. I havent been on a bike for a week now and having withdrawl symptoms.

[willy_01]

yea i know how you feel i have imported a few cars now and man o man can they be a pain in the ass to get a Vin. However bikes are a lot more simple and I feel I can do a lot of the work my self that’s why im not too bothered, that and the fact I could have a gsxr1100 out of it for the princely sum of $1500 (tears come to my eyes just thinking about it!). Dam its going to be a step up from the rg!

[Posh Tourer :P]

What fair about it? I think they should do a job that they are paid to do. The nitpicking over the bike is just a side irritation really. Its the time its takent o do the job that is really pissing me off. I havent been on a bike for a week now and having withdrawl symptoms.

Well, they might want to maintain a standard such that customers dont get a chance to complain. For example, if you ask them to fit a piece of equipment that later is faulty, they might get blamed. New kit means that they have a comeback onto the manufacturer that doesnt exist with second hand.

Still harsh, but maybe understandable...

[bumsex]

Yeah its a mission aye.

I got an '87 TZR250 rebuilt a while back. Lots of running around before it was finally road legal.
Interestingly if my memory serves me right it had a VIN plate but was not in system? I had to go to the cops and get them to check that it wasnt a vehicle of interest to them and do the brake check (cost $120).
I was running around with the number plate from my old bike for a while (what a rocket: Honda CG125!).

Lots of mucking around for bugger all.