Aftermarket Levers = WOF Fail?

[The End]

Recently got a WOF on my bike through VTNZ, and the tester explained that aftermarket levers result in a WOF fail unless they have been certified.

They explained that the levers must be certified by an inspection and approval process and a plate stamped to the frame, declaring the aftermarket levers are certified.

Also that in the event of an accident, insurance likely wouldn't cover you if you have non-certified aftermarket levers as the vehicle is deemed non-road worthy.


First time I've had this in 5 years of having bikes with aftermarket levers. Is this really true?


Edit: I should add they passed my WOF, on the condition I swap out the aftermarket for stock levers as soon as I got home.


inb4 "You got your WOF at VTNZ, there's your problem"

[Katman]

Ask them to show you the wording in the WOF manual.

It's one that I've never heard of.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I call bullshit. I use CRG levers on all my bikes and have never had an issue.

[Gremlin]

Or better yet, read the requirements for yourself: https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt....-parking-brake

No mention of levers, but there is the usual clause about modifications affecting performance.

[jasonu]

New Zealand, the land of rules and regulations for just about every single little fucking thing.

[Swoop]

New Zealand, the land of rules and regulations for just about every single little fucking thing.

Enforced by morons lacking any knowledge of the subject/topic/job *.





*but wearing a hi viz vest - proving this point.

[5150]

I can see how they could possibly object.

[pritch]

inb4 "You got your WOF at VTNZ, there's your problem"

You answered your own question.

I have mixed feelings about this, I have had CRG levers on several bikes. The rip offs start at Pazzo and they might be alright, and go down to very suspect "made in China" no-name stuff which I would not want on my bike thanks.

Last time the guy who usually tests my bike was off work sick so I took it to VTNZ. I was lucky the tester liked the bike. He gave me the usual comment about a loose chain so I quoted the manual at him and the problem went away.

You want somebody who won't just pass anything, but won't stuff you about. Ask around to find who other people use.

[nzspokes]

Been to one VTNZ, guy was way too little for the bike and he got very close to dropping it. I wouldnt let him test ride it so I rode around the carpark and showed him the brakes worked.

I go places they know what they are doing these days.

[Zedder]

New Zealand, the land of rules and regulations for just about every single little fucking thing.

With 300,000 plus federal regulations and 4,500 federal criminal statutes, the USA is doing its bit:http://www.nationalreview.com/articl...many-criminals

[pritch]

Yeah, the currently endangered Affordable Care Act alone runs to 11,000 pages. Dim bulb Trump says, "Who knew health care could be so complicated?"
The answer would be, "Anybody with a clue would know that something that takes up 11,000 pages isn't going to be easy."
And that is just one act.

[AllanB]

New Zealand, the land of rules and regulations for just about every single little fucking thing.

I disagree re motorcycles - we are one of the last decent countries that you can fuck around with stuff and get away with it. Germany - anything added must be TUV approved. Aussie - very strick on pipes and parts etc etc.

I ran CRG's for years on the Hornet - never a issue.

I do not believe it is a WOF requirement to have them certified yet ... but with the el cheap-o shit on TM and ex China it may not be long before it is.

And how would they know? Really?

Last VTNZ I took a bike to was interesting, I'd changed shops as the one before almost dropped my bike getting on it - after instructing his colleague that they would be 100% responsible for any damage in the event it was dropped I was asked to ride it and test the brakes ....

Anyway the next VTNZ was great - I'd not bothered putting in the Yoshi db killers and half expected a discussion - but he loved the sound. What he did question and needed a 'management' opinion on was the bar-end mirrors. The manager came over took one look and told him he was a dick .... passed.

[onearmedbandit]

Aftermarket levers here for all controls, rearsets replace standard footpegs, incl brake and gear lever. Aftermarket throttle assembly with a/m levers and perches and of course clutch in a completely non-factory position. Last WoF was done by an ex-certifier who helped write the book on the rules for certifying. He had no issue with anything I had done.

[Akzle]

Yeah, the currently endangered Affordable Care Act alone runs to 11,000 pages. Dim bulb Trump says, "Who knew health care could be so complicated?"
The answer would be, "Anybody with a clue would know that something that takes up 11,000 pages isn't going to be easy."
And that is just one act.

NZ Bill of Rights Act: 8 pages.

NZ Income Tax Act: 3444 pages.


so you know the government has it's priorities straight.




vote akzle.

[HenryDorsetCase]

NZ Bill of Rights Act: 8 pages.

NZ Income Tax Act: 3444 pages.


so you know the government has it's priorities straight.




vote akzle.

I would and will if you stand.

If you really want to get the shits up have a look at s17 of the Tax Administration Act 1994.