Riding wearing moonboot?

**Fern** · 24th March 2014, 23:24

Hi

I have a short commute through Auckland...

are there any clear laws against riding whilst wearing my cursed moonboot? (Right leg- so can stomp on my rear brake lever if needed?)

**Gremlin** · 24th March 2014, 23:30

Don't believe so... some have done worse (or better, depending on your POV)

ZX10 Mobility Edition

**Fern** · 24th March 2014, 23:36

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Don't believe so... some have done worse (or better, depending on your POV)

ZX10 Mobility Edition

that is awesome!

**FJRider** · 25th March 2014, 05:28

As long as you are able to operate the controls safely ... there is no legal reason why not. You may need to alter the position of the brake lever to make it more comfortable ... but that is a minor issue.

I have seen foot boards fitted on one side to accommodate similar ... and as such still legal ...

Go Girl ...

**MVnut** · 25th March 2014, 07:40

Originally Posted by FJRider

As long as you are able to operate the controls safely ... there is no legal reason why not. You may need to alter the position of the brake lever to make it more comfortable ... but that is a minor issue.

I have seen foot boards fitted on one side to accommodate similar ... and as such still legal ...

Go Girl ...

The bike is the one that has to pass the WOF, not the rider (unless the rider has been deemed unfit by a Doctor). You do not have to be able to use the rear brake to be legal, but the brake itself has to work. Just don't have an accident and put the blame on not being able to use rear brake

**FJRider** · 25th March 2014, 09:39

Originally Posted by MVnut

The bike is the one that has to pass the WOF, not the rider (unless the rider has been deemed unfit by a Doctor). You do not have to be able to use the rear brake to be legal, but the brake itself has to work. Just don't have an accident and put the blame on not being able to use rear brake

Regardless of the fact that the bike has a WOF .. she must be able to operate the vehicle safely. To not be able to do so ... endangers other road users like you and me.(and can be forbidden to ride by police) ... Although it is unlikely I will be anywhere near her when she is riding. I doubt even on the same island ...

A Moon boot should pose no real danger/problem if the brake pedal is set to suit her.

Years ago I rode trail bikes while wearing snow boots (over-sized insulated gumboots) and I just opened up the gap between the footrests and brake pedal/gear shift ... (took about ten minutes to change both)

**Fern** · 25th March 2014, 09:41

Taking the bus with the great unwashed today, eugh... Might take the bike down the street tonight and see how goes it...

**Yow Ling** · 25th March 2014, 18:09

Do people actually use rear brakes ?

**MVnut** · 25th March 2014, 19:02

Originally Posted by FJRider

Regardless of the fact that the bike has a WOF .. she must be able to operate the vehicle safely. To not be able to do so ... endangers other road users like you and me.(and can be forbidden to ride by police) ... Although it is unlikely I will be anywhere near her when she is riding. I doubt even on the same island ...

A Moon boot should pose no real danger/problem if the brake pedal is set to suit her.

Years ago I rode trail bikes while wearing snow boots (over-sized insulated gumboots) and I just opened up the gap between the footrests and brake pedal/gear shift ... (took about ten minutes to change both)

That doesn't mean she has to use the rear brake.....and anyway she can if she has to, just maybe a bit difficult.

**MVnut** · 25th March 2014, 19:02

Originally Posted by Yow Ling

Do people actually use rear brakes ?

Very very rarely

**Oakie** · 25th March 2014, 19:10

Originally Posted by Yow Ling

Do people actually use rear brakes ?

Yes, in fact it's my second favourite brake!

But yeah, I have worn a rear brake pad out so I suppose I use it a bit.

**Taxythingy** · 25th March 2014, 19:13

Your insurance company may have an opinion on the matter. The opinion will likely get more clearly expressed if you hit someone's Bentley or such like.

Possibly worth a phonecall, although you may not think so afterwards.