Aftermarket Levers = WOF Fail?

[R650R]

I was looking at some regs awhile ago maybe about lights or something... pretty sure the wording across the board on most stuff that was you can replace stuff with similar aftermarket items and ist not an issue.\

Eg shock absorbers, brake calipers, master cylinder, headlamp assembly etc...... But if you had some crazy lever swith holes drilled for weight loss etc then yeah that's gonna attract scrutiny.
Modification is only an insurance issue if you haven't told them or you are negligent, eg failed to fit the new parts properly or test them before riding....

[F5 Dave]

Shock absorbers, wheels, no problem as cars lead the way there. But any mods to the brakes needs it to be certified.

[cods4]

Shock absorbers, wheels, no problem as cars lead the way there. But any mods to the brakes needs it to be certified.

Cars require a cert for wheels where the size (diameter or width) is different to factory. And I think any non factory suspension requires cert, I think you would be alright with changing springs but that's about it.

[pritch]

Anyway: Aftermarket shorty levers!
Post up some suggested suppliers. I'm still searching for a set!

If i was doing it again I'd buy CRG again and I'd start here: http://www.hardracing.com/CRG.htm

[Blackbird]

Who buys a 1000L sportbike or any bike actually and doesn't upgrade the end can anyway at least....

I don't! My standard shortie end can on the GSX-S 1000 looks ok and whilst it has a nice note, it's not loud enough to draw attention to myself which is just fine . I'd sooner spend my money on suspension than an aftermarket can. Better performance than a noisy can without being thought of as a poseur

[Katman]

Shock absorbers, wheels, no problem as cars lead the way there. But any mods to the brakes needs it to be certified.

Apparently aftermarket air shocks fitted to a motorcycle require certifying.

[Jeeper]

Cars require a cert for wheels where the size (diameter or width) is different to factory. And I think any non factory suspension requires cert, I think you would be alright with changing springs but that's about it.

That's not correct. Cars can have bigger wheels as long as rolling circumference is not greater than 5%. As for suspension, thats more complicated. If you are lowering it vs lifting it involves different standards. Like for like replacement from reputable aftermarket manufacturer has never been a problem for me on cars, as long as original mounting points are not altered. Insurance company has to be aware of any changes though.

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[Gremlin]

Who buys a 1000L sportbike or any bike actually and doesn't upgrade the end can anyway at least....

BMW is the first that I haven't touched the exhaust. Of course, with 120k+ on it now, the remaining quantity of packing is questionable

I have however messed with a lot of other things, including $5k on suspension.

[Racing Dave]

Sportbike sales have plummeted, the 600s seem to be terminal. The new Moto2 engine will be 675, the incentive to build 600s is gone. A 750 is handy to have available for anyone who wants a sprotbike but doesn't need a litre bike. It's not impossible that the 750 could be the survivor if the litre bikes don't sell.

Triumph's new engine for Moto2 is 765cc.

[cheshirecat]

Sportbike sales have plummeted, the 600s seem to be terminal. The new Moto2 engine will be 675, the incentive to build 600s is gone. A 750 is handy to have available for anyone who wants a sprotbike but doesn't need a litre bike. It's not impossible that the 750 could be the survivor if the litre bikes don't sell.

Still perfectly happy with my VFR, 23 years old and been taking to Boyles for its WOF and what little needs to be done for half of t

[danchop]

fucking stupid rules and regulations get more and more complicated,requiring cert this,cert that,pay this pay that...
Yet never an amendment to one of the most left out issues a wof should involve checking for-brake shoe/disc pad thickness.

[onearmedbandit]

Sportbike sales have plummeted, the 600s seem to be terminal. The new Moto2 engine will be 675, the incentive to build 600s is gone. A 750 is handy to have available for anyone who wants a sprotbike but doesn't need a litre bike. It's not impossible that the 750 could be the survivor if the litre bikes don't sell.

While it's true that 600cc sportsbike sales have been dropping, linking the incentive to build them because of the change in Moto2 is forgetting the WSS series, and national SS racing.

[pritch]

I may be forgetting WSS but so too are Honda who have dropped the CBR600RR from their line. I seem to recall that one of the other Japanese manufacturers was considering following their lead. None of them wanted to make engines for Moto2.

[manxkiwi]

Anyway: Aftermarket shorty levers!
Post up some suggested suppliers. I'm still searching for a set!

Titax are very good also, in my opinion. Check 'Fastbikesgear', might not have the second 's'?

[AllanB]

Titax are very good also, in my opinion. Check 'Fastbikesgear', might not have the second 's'?

http://www.fastbikegear.co.nz/index....Path=2019_2020


I had a set of CRG leavers on a Honda - very nice. Got them form these guys - good international service. http://www.kyleusa.com/