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[345]

There was a scooter,Honda I think that was water cooled and had a foot pedal operated power valve,had a couple of square headlamps.It was still only a single speed scooter with low speed and power rating - but with water cooling and power valve already fiited 90% of the work is done for you as far as engine mods go,it could be made into a screamer.

honda beat. usually black, but have seen some white ones around ages ago.
fast, but prone to blowing up/siezing if the water isn't checked (common thing for school kids to do) so should be able to get one cheap. also had nice telescopic forks & disk front i think too...

[texmo]

4 stroke oil brought at the petrol station is another goodone...

[Sniper]

Also a 50cc scooter doesnt need a WOF there fore they cant check that its under 2kw right?

Woooah there. I thought every road going vehicle needs a Warrent of Fitness?

EDIT: Im not saying they do, I just thought they had to?

[Warren]

Woooah there. I thought every road going vehicle needs a Warrent of Fitness?

EDIT: Im not saying they do, I just thought they had to?

Mopeds don't need WOF's and also pay cheap registration. To be classed as a moped it must be =<50cc and =<2kw. Many many years ago they also has to have pedels but this restriction has been removed. Some of the better 50cc models are sold with a restricter in the exaust to keep them to the 2kw mark which is often later removed by the owner (or when it gets serviced).

[pea]

Thanks a lot guys. Got some research to do methinks.

[texmo]

Woooah there. I thought every road going vehicle needs a Warrent of Fitness?

EDIT: Im not saying they do, I just thought they had to?

It needs to be at a warrentalbe level, but it doesnt one. If you have any scooter you can go to the post office and register it as a modped like so many people do with their scooters so they dont need WOF's and get $80 a year rego, you get a special type of number plate which might look a bit dogy on a motorbike....

[pea]

Isi t legal to use stickers instead of a number plate? Just thinking of aesthetics here - I don't want a hoary hunk of metal on the back if I can avoid it by sticking the numbers on a white surface instead (that can be slightly curved). I saw that on a kit car once, but can't remember if it was NZ or not.

[texmo]

I am pretty sure as long as its the same size its ok but dont quote me and i wouldnt bet money on it....

[pea]

And another:

Does a custom scooter need to be certified before road use? I know it doesn't need a WOF, but can you just chuck anything on two wheels that meets the warrantable standards on the road without it being checked?

[texmo]

No it needs to be certified if you have modifyed anything structrial but in the real world the cant police it... I got stopped by a cop who ahd to radio in to check if a 50 needs a wof and where they are supposed to be on bikes/scooters.

[pea]

Yeah, that's what I mean. Mine will be structurally very different. ANy idea where I go to find out more information about this? I have emailed the LTSA but no reply yet. They have a disclaimer which says "we will try to answer all questions within 10 business days". 10 days!

[texmo]

Ring them on general inquires 0800 699 000 and ask for your local office.

[pea]

I rung the LTSA and they didn't have a clue. However, I was given the email address of the person with the most technical knowledge about these matters. I'll let you know the reply once I get one! I'm not expecting a quick reply, as my email from the other day still hasn't got a reply either.

[pea]

Here is a quick sketch of my proposed concept (Currently being mocked up in 3D) from side view. Its not meant to be practical . Going for a minimalist approach.

[MisterD]

I'd stick a bloody great flag on a pole if I was going take that on the road, looks fun, but like those mini choppers I'd say it was a fast track to pancake-ville.

Good luck though, the world needs more mad scientists.