Apologies as I can see other thread on this issue but so far it seems undecided and I think I have new information to bring to the table. I haven't been able to get a clear answer and a people seem to all say different things on this so I thought I'd ask again.
Basically I'm looking at buying a mates Yamaha YZF-R3, and I'm on a learners, but it has a number of modifications including a after market exhaust system, a dynojet powercommander, YSS rear hydraulic shock, and a K&N air filter amonth other small tweaks.
According to NZTA's website learners approved bikes must be "in standard form as produced by the manufacturer. They cannot be modified in any way to increase the power-to-weight ratio." and further says "Any motorcycle modified in a way that increases or decreases its power-to-weight ratio is no longer LAMS-compliant, regardless of whether it appears on the list."
However, the Yamaha dealership I called said basically "It doesnt matter the police dont care about it and we all do it" and a number of people I have talked to said the same.
Additionally, and this is what I havent seen anyone mention, in the actual legislation, the Land Transport Act, it states something completely different to the NZTA site, it says aslong as its power-to-weight ratio doesn't exceed 150kW its fine to be LAMS, absolutely nothing saying just modifying it would invalidate the LAMS status. I also found an insurer (NAC) which was happy to offer insurance on the bike even though its modified, but I'm wary of this because it says in the policy that they wont cover damage to the bike if you are riding outside of license conditions.
Does anyone know for certain if this would still be a LAMS bike?
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