Holy Shit the LAMS list guys DO care!

[conadz]

Thought I would ask here instead of making a new thread, does anybody have any incite as to why ALL of the 250 2t race replicas are banned? Im more than aware that some can be stupidly powerful and the power band of a 2t can be particularly dangerous for learners.

Buuuuuut, the lightest and most powerful production version of the Honda nsr250 comes out with a dry power to weight ratio of 147kw per tonne, well within the lams specifications?

[Gremlin]

Im more than aware that some can be stupidly powerful and the power band of a 2t can be particularly dangerous for learners.

You've answered your own question... they are not suitable for learning.

[conadz]

You've answered your own question... they are not suitable for learning.

Neither are a whole heap of bikes (the yamaha fzr400 springs to mind) but thats not what I was asking. To clarify is there a direct rule that governs the 250 2ts or because its under the p.w ratio can I apply to have the nsr removed?

[Gremlin]

To clarify is there a direct rule that governs the 250 2ts or because its under the p.w ratio can I apply to have the nsr removed?

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett.../lams-list.pdf

It's on the prohibited list.

edit: Only exception is if you owned one prior to LAMS coming into effect, and then you can apply for an exemption.

[2smokes]

I read the LAMS list thinking WTF. Hands up who's going to let a 16yo learner ride their RE5.

I,m going out for a wankel

[superjackal]

So what happens if you get pulled over by the on fuel reserve?

Won't matter - it's now "approved".

[anthraxnz]

Won't matter - it's now "approved".

how can the police tell, besides memorising a changing list? I think in some counties your REGO has LAMS or something on it. Is that the case here?

[arcane12]

Nope, nothing on the Rego. I guess it's like other stuff they might not be able to tell from a glance, eg. roadworthiness. If they think it's not legal they will write the ticket, and then you'll have to prove it was wrong. But if you're not riding like a loon it shouldn't be an issue. Of course if your insurance company figures it out after a claim, they may choose not to cover you. A number of people have said they would only do that if they thought it was a factor in the claim. (I guess if a 1000cc bike gets stolen from a learner, they can't not pay out )