Cost of re-certification?

[FlangMasterJ]

Hey guys.

Anyone had a bike re-certified and could give me an idea of how much it'll roughly cost me?

[p.dath]

Hey guys.

Anyone had a bike re-certified and could give me an idea of how much it'll roughly cost me?

I have heard the number $700 pass around a lot, but have never done it myself.

[FlangMasterJ]

I have heard the number $700 pass around a lot, but have never done it myself.

Cheers. Kind of what I was expecting. Apparently a motorcycle dealer/mechanic has to disassemble the brakes and take measurements too before the certification can go ahead. So a grand is looking likely.

[FlangMasterJ]

Ha just had a reply from VINZ Lower Hutt.


"The cost of a motorcycle compliance is $150.00inc

The cost of registration and plates is approximately $330.00 for 6 months.



This inspection will take approximately 2 hours."


So not as bad as I thought assuming they find no issues.

[Kermit250]

Ha just had a reply from VINZ Lower Hutt.


"The cost of a motorcycle compliance is $150.00inc

The cost of registration and plates is approximately $330.00 for 6 months.



This inspection will take approximately 2 hours."


So not as bad as I thought assuming they find no issues.

Will be going down a similar path in the near future with another bike I've picked up.

Does anyone know if this is similar to a WOF where if it fails you get like 28 days to sort it without having to pay again?
Or is it: Fail - pay again for every test.

Thanks!

[FlangMasterJ]

Will be going down a similar path in the near future with another bike I've picked up.

Does anyone know if this is similar to a WOF where if it fails you get like 28 days to sort it without having to pay again?
Or is it: Fail - pay again for every test.

Thanks!

Haha I'll let you know. I'm actually waiting for my bike now.

[2smokes]

I've had a number of bikes done. I prefer to use an agent, in my case nostalgia motors. The reason for this is VTNZ can be difficult to deal with if you don't know all the in and outs. The agent checks the bike out to VTNZ requirements then gets the paper work done. Cost is the same as going direct to VTNZ but is hassle free. I drop the bike in then a day later he calls to pick it up. The 28 day thing is a legal obligation because of WOF. You haven't got a WOF yet so it is up to the agent how they charge for any re-checks.

[jellywrestler]

Cheers. Kind of what I was expecting. Apparently a motorcycle dealer/mechanic has to disassemble the brakes and take measurements too before the certification can go ahead. So a grand is looking likely.

depending on the age, older bikes don't need that shit done to them

[FlangMasterJ]

So it failed. No reflector on the rear and the rear shock had the tiniest of play. Took it straight to TSS and they fixed those issues on the spot.

[Kermit250]

depending on the age, older bikes don't need that shit done to them

How so? I didn't realise there was a different process depending on age etc.
I obviously have a lot of reading up to do. Can anyone recommend someone in Tauranga for re-vinning?
Thanks!

[Mike.Gayner]

Kermit, what are you having re-vinned? As I understand it there is a different process for pre-1991, as these bikes don't require a brake cert and possibly certain other inspection requirements? I'm having my A7 done shortly - just got the Alternative Documents stuff off and will be getting the bike in to be vinned when I get the go-ahead from NZTA in about 2-4 weeks.

I talked to quite a few people about the process, and as far as I can tell there are no "friendly" agents around Tauranga for getting this done. I spoke to a couple of guys who are very experienced, having both built many classic bikes, and they don't have a particular preference for getting this done. I'm using VTNZ Ninth Ave because there's a guy there, Steve, who seems at least a little sympathetic to old bikes. You've still got to go through the same process though. He will be doing the paperwork and the cert/VIN, but I will have Brian at Smith's do the WOF.

This is a good place to start as far as learning the process:
http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.n...ring-a-vehicle

There's also a lot of decent info in this thread:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ke-on-the-road

[R650R]

I've had a number of bikes done. I prefer to use an agent, in my case nostalgia motors. The reason for this is VTNZ can be difficult to deal with if you don't know all the in and outs. The agent checks the bike out to VTNZ requirements then gets the paper work done. Cost is the same as going direct to VTNZ but is hassle free. I drop the bike in then a day later he calls to pick it up. The 28 day thing is a legal obligation because of WOF. You haven't got a WOF yet so it is up to the agent how they charge for any re-checks.

Anyone know who might be an agent like this in Hawke's Bay???
Have a moped that will need to go back on road, have original ownership papers and black number plate etc...
What is the story with existing welded repairs to main frame??? Do they need to be checked and certified??? Also 4 cracks that I need to get welded as well. Its not a rocketship but I guess there is no allowance for that?

[Wil_K]

I've had two re-vins done in the last couple of years. Both pre-1991 and didn't have to have any brake certs or similar done.

For anyone in Auckland, I can recommend C&P Motors in Grey Lynn.

Here's another tip: If you don't have any proof of ownership (papers, receipt from previous owner etc.) write yourself a statutory declaration saying you are the legal owner of the bike, then get a JP to sign it.

[FlangMasterJ]

Sorry forgot to mention they didn't do a brake cert so the pre-1991 rule must be correct.

So all it cost me was $210. Far less than I thought it was going to be.