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Post  Black light Wed Nov 20 2013, 16:34

Hi all,
Passed my bike test end of last year then inherited a VF400F which I gave up with in the end (project bike) as I just didnt have the spare time for it...or a garage to do the work in.
So I went and got myself a Thundercat the other week Very Happy  it's by no means perfect but im on a budget so idm. I'm more of a car person tbh but I enjoy riding around just as much.
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On a side note, I currently need to get hold of some 33bhp restrictors for this - any suggestions as to where to buy? (and no I will not pay FI £200+ for basically 4 washers and a bit of paper)
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Post  MrNutt Wed Nov 20 2013, 16:42

hi and welcome too the site.

have you tried ebay for the restrictor kit?

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Post  Black light Wed Nov 20 2013, 16:49

Tried ebay, could only find one which was £55 from someone who looks like they make them for loads of bikes as a little business.
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Post  ellie Wed Nov 20 2013, 17:29

I think you'll need the 'piece of paper' in case you get pulled, need to claim insurance etc etc.

I know the new restriction laws have changed recently

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Post  SteveCat Wed Nov 20 2013, 17:35

Hi and welcome, nice looking 'Cat. Your chain isn't too loose is it?
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Post  Black light Wed Nov 20 2013, 17:46

Already spoken to my insurance company and they don't need the paper as they say its a condition of my licence anyway.
I know there's a lot of heat surrounding what's legal and not with the restriction but my understanding is as long as its 33bhp or less then its legal. The certificate is just to wave around at anyone who wants to see it.
I was one of the last ones to do my licence on 33bhp rules so the new rules don't effect me. Now I think the rules are a 125 until 19 then 47bhp till 24 then unrestricted
My restriction ends sometime next year anyway (cant wait for that).
If someone knows the dimensions I have no problem in making them myself to save some cash.

Yes it was a bit loose in the photo - I've sorted that now
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Post  ellie Wed Nov 20 2013, 18:08

It's a great bike restricted, I rode one for a while.



This is an interesting read...

http://www.policespecials.com/forum/index.php?/topic/54650-33bhp-restriction/
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Post  0ldcat Wed Nov 20 2013, 18:58

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Post  littlecat Wed Nov 20 2013, 21:52

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Post  OhJay Thu Nov 21 2013, 11:09

Hi and Welcome

As I understand it the certificate isn't worth the paper it's printed on, just a way for companies to sell a piece of paper for £20 which is pretty good business if you ask me

Black light wrote:Now I think the rules are a 125 until 19 then 47bhp till 24 then unrestricted
'til 24 or 2 years after passing A2, whichever happens sooner Smile
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Post  mrfrance Thu Nov 21 2013, 21:33

Hello and welcome... hope you get the restriction sorted!
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Post  Tee-Forty Sat Nov 23 2013, 04:44

Thundercat Restrictor Kit (Auction ending soon)

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Post  Rosco Sat Nov 23 2013, 09:22

Hi & Welcome aboard.

Black light - reference to the Thundercat headlight I presume?

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Post  Black light Sat Nov 23 2013, 16:43

Thanks all for the welcome. Yes I'm watching that one on eBay atm. Hopefully I can get it cheep.
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