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veiw this pdf... it will provide you with some tips and hints in abiding by the laws in QLD.
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/LTASinfo.nsf/ReferenceLookup/Modification_Jan05v2.pdf/$file/Modification_Jan05v2.pdf
hope this helps some.
cheers.joe.
EDIT.. MAYBE WE COULD PIN/STICKY this sorta post and have all info reguarding to the laws for all states in this thread.
good call on making this a sticky!!!!!!!!!!
I tried that link and didn't get much, so I went direct to the QLD dept of TPT and they sent me a file with the below information.
It's mostly general stuff and had a lot of car shit in it. But this might help someone.
If you want a copy of the booklet, PM me with an e-mail address and I'll send it to ya.
Section 3
Specific
modifications
Modifications which are not covered by this booklet or
the Approved Persons Scheme, or modifications which
involve substantial structural changes to the body or
chassis of a vehicle, require a written submission. A fee
is payable for the evaluation of plans. Send submissions
prior to commencing any modifications or alterations to:
Policy Advice
PO Box 673
Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006.
Applicants should supply as much detail as possible.
Incomplete submissions, insufficient details or poor
drawings will delay processing of submissions. As a
guide, submissions should contain:
• a completed ‘Motor Vehicle Modification Application’
(Form No. F1854 available at Queensland Transport
Customer Service Centres) and
• drafted plans for any modifications or alterations
involving structural changes. Plans, on A3 size
drafting paper, should include dimensions, plan,
elevation, end elevation and sections (where
necessary), material description, and welding and
machining details.
A word of caution
Modifying a vehicle for use on a road without obtaining
prior approval, or permitting the use of a modified vehicle
without approval, is a breach of Queensland legislation.
If you modify a vehicle without the necessary approval,
you could void your vehicle insurance and may be liable
for prosecution.
The permissible modifications outlined in this brochure
have been developed in consultation with the vehicle
manufacturers and industry.
Click to download the Motor Vehicle Modification Application
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Engine replacements
Many manufacturers produce a series of models with the
same basic frame fitted with engines of differing
capacity. No approval is required if the smaller capacity
engine is replaced by a larger capacity engine from the
same series provided the brakes and suspension from the
larger capacity motorbike are fitted and no modification
is required to the frame.
The fitting of any other alternative replacement engine,
superchargers or turbochargers will require individual
approval in accordance with Section 3.
Steering gear and handle bars
The handle bars of a motorbike must extend at least
250mm, but not over 450mm, on each side of the
longitudinal axis of the motorbike. This measurement
does not include mirrors and lights.
The lowest part of the hand grip on the handle bars
must not be higher than 380mm above the attachment
point of the handle bars to the motorbike. Hand grips on
the handle bars must be fitted symmetrically.
If the motorbike has the head stem as the steering pivot
point, the horizontal distance from the midpoint between
the head stem bearings to the centre of the front wheel
must not be over 550mm.
Offset triple clamps are often fitted to provide the
motorbike with ‘a raked out’ appearance without the
need to modify the frame. These are acceptable provided
the trail measurement is not less than 75mm.
Section 4
Motorbike
modifications
Frame and suspension
alterations
Motorbike design is a complex task. Before modifications
are made to a motorbike’s frame or suspension, you
should be aware that structural changes to the frame,
steering head, front forks, suspension, brakes or wheels
may load vital components well beyond the limits for
which they were originally designed. This may increase
the probability of failure and may be a danger to the
rider and other road users.
Motorbikes with properly designed custom frames,
extended forks, hard tail conversions and structural
modifications are acceptable, but require specific
approval as explained in Section 3. A report will be
required from a Registered Professional Engineer
detailing the changes and certifying that the motorbike
is safe.
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Seat reduction
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance premiums on
motorbikes are determined by the seating capacity of the
motorbike. Conversion of a motorbike from a
two-seater to a single-seater, or vice versa, can be
certified by an Approved Person as detailed in Section 2.
For two-seats to single-seat conversion the maximum
length of the upholstered section of the seat must be
500mm or less, and the pillion foot pegs must be
removed with any associated brackets and threaded
holes drilled out. You are not permitted to use a
removable cowl or other structure fitted over the seat
to reduce the length of the seat. You should seek advice
from an Approved Person before performing a seat
reduction modification.
Wheels and tyres
On all wheels (including any side-car wheel), the tyre
size must be suitable for the rim. Each tyre and rim must
be strong enough to support the machine when it is fully
loaded. Most major motorbike tyre specialists can tell
you the right tyre and rim for your motorbike and the
appropriate tyre speed rating.
Chain guards
If the motorbike has a chain drive, the driver and any
passenger must be protected from the front sprocket
and at least the upper part of the chain by the frame
or equipment of the motorbike, or by a chain guard.
A chain guard must cover the chain to a point at least
300mm to the rear of the rearmost foot rest or above the
centre of the rear drive sprocket.
Motorbikes must be fitted with footrests for the rider,
and for any passenger for whom a seating position is
provided.
Exhausts
Motorbikes manufactured from 1 July 1975 are subject
to ADR requirements for noise.
Any replacement exhaust system must be as near as
practicable to the original component specification
and/or comply with ADR noise requirements.
If you modify or replace an exhaust system on a
pre-1975 motorbike, you must remember that the
law prohibits all motor vehicles from causing excessive
noise due to the condition or construction of the vehicle,
or the manner in which it is operated.
Motorbikes manufactured from 1 July 1988 have all
components of the silencing system marked with the
name or trade name of the manufacturer.
These motorbikes carry information of the Stationary
Noise Test in the following format:
STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION
Tested at............. dB(A) at........... r/min
Silencing System: (manufacturer’s name)
Identification: (trade description)
Any replacement part of the silencing system must show
the trademark or the name of the original manufacturer
of the system.
Mudguards
Mudguards must be fitted to all wheels (including the
sidecar wheel). Each mudguard must be at least as wide,
over its entire length, as its respective tyre.
A front mudguard must cover the rearward section of
the wheel through the area between two lines, one
vertical and the other horizontal, both drawn through
the centre of the wheel. If suitable protection is afforded
by the frame or construction of the motorbike, the front
guard need only cover the unprotected area.
The mudguard provided for the rear wheel and for the
wheel of any sidecar must extend not less than from a
point vertically above the foremost part of the wheel
rearward to a point not higher than the intersection of
the arc of the wheel guard with a line through the centre
of the wheel at 45 degrees to a horizontal plane through
the centre of the wheel.
Indicators
Indicators are required on all motorbikes manufactured
after 30 June 1975.
Sidecars
Sidecars must be fitted to the left hand side of a
motorbike. This does not apply to a motorbike and
sidecar combination greater than 30 years of age.
When a sidecar or side-box is attached to a motorbike
manufactured after February 1976, a mechanical parking
brake must be fitted.
The maximum width of the combination, including any
load and equipment, must not exceed 1.85m.
Motortrikes
Motortrikes that are constructed by removing the rear
swing arm and substituting a suitable after market or
self-constructed rear axle assembly and body work are
considered to be a modified motorbike, if the motorbike is
substantially unmodified forward of the swing arm pivot.
The vehicle does not need to be updated to comply
with current ADRs apart from those required as part
of the trike conversion. For example, if the motorbike
was not required to operate on unleaded fuel when
manufactured, then it would not be required to be
converted to run on unleaded fuel as part of the
trike modification.
The kit or owner designed and/or constructed assembly
must be examined by an Approved Person with code
LO1 to ensure it is suitable for the motorbike.
You should contact an Approved Person as detailed in
Section 2 about obtaining approval for this modification.
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and we're soon to cop yearly rego inspections.
Thanks for the Info fellahs!
Not sure if everyone knows its now illegal to run an Orange Light here in Queensland, same fines as a red Light.
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/reso...l_14_02_07.pdf
So if plod pulls you over and tells you that you just ran a red and you say no it was orange, you will get done!!
Yearly Rego Inspection, what a pain! That was one thing we had over our NSW brothers.
Shayne
Fuck !Quote:
quote:Originally posted by davo
and we're soon to cop yearly rego inspections.
Well, i guess you just gotta find the right bloke at the right garage then.
I'm guessing they'll just do them at the local servo's ?
I thought the light was yellow.
Does that mean if it changes to red after you enter the intersection but before you leave your guilty?
[quote]Originally posted by abusa
Thanks for the Info fellahs!
Not sure if everyone knows its now illegal to run an Orange Light here in Queensland, same fines as a red Light.
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/reso...l_14_02_07.pdf
So if plod pulls you over and tells you that you just ran a red and you say no it was orange, you will get done!!
so does this mean if the light turn's yellow i have to jam the front brake's regardless even if i cop a face full of road and a head full of bike....im over there bullshit, speed is saftey ! it's kept me alive for 40 years on 2 wheel's !!
Hi fellas . just letting you know if you do get pulled over by a pig for running one..dont say you ran an amber light ,all you have to say is you were committed and i would never of braked in time ,as it changed when i was too close.
as told by Q-ride instructor
good call. get em on the technical point!!!
Right on.Quote:
quote:[i] speed is saftey ! it's kept me alive for 40 years on 2 wheel's !!
Ive had one accident in my life, when I stopped at a red light.
Too bad old granny behind me was goin through no matter what.
cheers
Just an update as I'm starting to go through this at the minute. None of the links provided here are active but the information provided by Rocket is still valid.
The guys that did the RWC today (failed first time) reckoned the single sided swing arm didn't need a mod plate, neither did the GSXR subframe, neither will the USD forks off a later model. Generally they gave the impression that if has come off an already ADR approved motorcycle it is all good and doesn't need a mod plate. Whether this is correct or not I don't know (it seems wrong to me) but at least I tried Mr Plod. A mod plate is required for single seat rego. Cost me $290 for 6 months dual seat rego today.
this is excellent!! i was about to write up my own wee question thread about everything in this, as i've just moved here. i like the 'changing engine capacity' part...hellooooo classic gsxr7/11!!
Hello everyone
New here from NSW. I am planning for modification of my Kawasaki. Any help in this regrad
Hi Mulder. Welcome to the psycho ward.
Might be an idea to introduce yourself in the Welcome to the Madness thread. Ya might get flamed by some of the other members. Are you in Qld or NSW?
As far as modifications to your bike in Qld, just use the COP for motorcycles. Not sure if its the same for NSW. Youre probably screwed either way.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roa.../vsb_ncop.aspx
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Veh...fications.aspx
So the basic regulation in NSW is that if you put a spanner to your bike you are shot :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TomeganawMulder
What sort of Kawasaki, what part of NSW