Re-registering and modifying - Cafe Racer

[will_nic]

Hello!

I'm new here. I have recently purchased a 1978 CX500 (some might think this is mad as they arent the most blessed with aesthetics) as a cafe racer project. The bike has its original plates but was de-registered in 1990 and hasn't been on the rode since. I have had a quick chat to the guys at VINZ and from what I gather it will be far easier to get the bike re-registered in original condition before doing any modifications?

Any recommendations for the re-registering process?

The bike needs a bit of work before getting it back to road worthy condition. I have rebuilt the front forks, replaced all wheel bearings and brake pads and will give it all a bit of a once over. However things like the throttle control and levers need replacing, will this be a big alarm bell for the guys doing the inspection if the parts are not original?

Cheers,
Will

[mossy1200]

If you are not cutting the frame forward of the location of the rear shock mounts or seat mount or reducing the strength of these areas then timing of registration shouldn't matter.

[will_nic]

If you are not cutting the frame forward of the location of the rear shock mounts or seat mount or reducing the strength of these areas then timing of registration shouldn't matter.

Thanks Mossy, but I do plan on modifying the frame forward of the rear shock mounts. Best option to re-register the bike first then?

[neels]

Will be much easier to get it going and reregister original, then do your modifications after.

[will_nic]

Will be much easier to get it going and reregister original, then do your modifications after.

Cheers Neels. I'm trying to save myself from doing to much work to the bike that is just to get it road legal, which will later be modified, removed etc.

[neels]

Cheers Neels. I'm trying to save myself from doing to much work to the bike that is just to get it road legal, which will later be modified, removed etc.

Yep, that is a pain in the arse, but for compliance they're basically looking for it to be as per original spec, if there are any modifications they may require certification.

A mate of mine went through this with a land rover, even though it was modified for different seats eons ago and had plenty of WOF's before it was deregistered, it was easier for him to install the awful factory seats for compliance. He may have then put the other ones back in and had no issue with WOF's since

[mossy1200]

Thanks Mossy, but I do plan on modifying the frame forward of the rear shock mounts. Best option to re-register the bike first then?

Yes.

I got mine through ok but the addition was back further other than a cross brace which they wont have realised wasn't stock.

[FJRider]

.... However things like the throttle control and levers need replacing, will this be a big alarm bell for the guys doing the inspection if the parts are not original?

Cheers,
Will

Aftermarket stuff is not usually a worry.

The issues they look at is in any chassis cutting and welding. Proof that a certified welder did such work will be required.



As already stated ... getting it road worthy as standard first does help.

[will_nic]

Aftermarket stuff is not usually a worry.

The issues they look at is in any chassis cutting and welding. Proof that a certified welder did such work will be required.



As already stated ... getting it road worthy as standard first does help.

Thanks guys. I'll keep the bike as original as possible for re-registering, give it a bit of riding over the summer then start to modify. Seems like the certification process can be a bit of a hassle if you don't know what your doing.

[will_nic]

Yes.

I got mine through ok but the addition was back further other than a cross brace which they wont have realised wasn't stock.

Nice build! Thanks for the advice.

Cheers,
Will

[will_nic]

Yep, that is a pain in the arse, but for compliance they're basically looking for it to be as per original spec, if there are any modifications they may require certification.

A mate of mine went through this with a land rover, even though it was modified for different seats eons ago and had plenty of WOF's before it was deregistered, it was easier for him to install the awful factory seats for compliance. He may have then put the other ones back in and had no issue with WOF's since

What a nightmare.... Rules are rules I guess!

[nodrog:Me]

Aftermarket stuff is not usually a worry.

The issues they look at is in any chassis cutting and welding. Proof that a certified welder did such work will be required.



As already stated ... getting it road worthy as standard first does help.

what's a certified welder?

[FJRider]

what's a certified welder?

One able to show the welding was done by someone (with written proof) they are offically qualified to do the work.

[nodrog:Me]

One able to show the welding was done by someone (with written proof) they are offically qualified to do the work.

You dont need that.

[FJRider]

You dont need that.

No I don't ... I'm A qualified welder.


Those that are NOT ... good luck.


Those that are not and have no issues ... good for them.


Those that DO have issues ... you were warned.