Look what I just bought

[GregMember]

There is a maximum speed somewhere, as I have been booked in Wollongong, there is a speed and cc limit

25kph is the figure I think from memory

TB

[Mick DMember]

OK I will tell Connor to stay away from the speed cameras on the Highway.

[Scott SouthwellMember]

micknmeld wrote:

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Yep they are legal in NSW but not in QLD.amazing!!

The following vehicles (irrespective of the power output of the motor) are banned from use on roads or in public areas.

Motorised foot scooters (with or without a seat) – electric/petrol engine
Mini-bikes
Motorised human transporters such as the WheelMan, or SEGWAY
Motorised skateboards – electric/petrol engine
Exemptions

Motor assisted pedal cycles with electric or petrol engines are exempt from registration, provided the maximum engine output power does not exceed 200 watts. Riders must follow the same road rules as for pedal cycles without motors, including wearing a helmet.

Source: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/bicycle/index.html

The key word with these things Mick is “motor assisted”. I can tell you know they easily do over 60kph up hill without peddling. Only takes a cop to follow and observe you riding without peddling to show it’s powered by the motor alone.

Yes there are alot of these and most cops won’t bother but I have seen people go for unregister, uninsured, unlicenced and no helmut (as when considered a motor vehicle pushy helmut don’t cut it)on one of these bikes. Funny thing is suspended and disqualified drivers are buying them for transport, they go for drive while suspended/disqualified.

Legislation was recently changed with a successful prosecution at court setting a precedence.

Moral to the story is Mick, when riding this thing, keep those legs pumping no matter how fast ya going, :laugh:

[GregMember]

Thanks Scotty

[scott bockingMember]

Hey Mick

I work in the bicycle industry and working out which components to put on which bikes is my job. Promise me that at the very least you will put a V-brake on the front of that thing and a compatible fork even if it is a rigid one. Judging by the photo the steerer tube on that bike would be 1″ which is old school so finding a suspension fork would be difficult.

At least with a V-brake you can get enough leverage to stop that bad boy because the side-pull brake that is on it is ineffective under pedal power let alone motorised.

Are you sure you did not get that from deceased estate?:unsure:

STM

[Scott SouthwellMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

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Hey Mick

I work in the bicycle industry and working out which components to put on which bikes is my job. Promise me that at the very least you will put a V-brake on the front of that thing and a compatible fork even if it is a rigid one. Judging by the photo the steerer tube on that bike would be 1″ which is old school so finding a suspension fork would be difficult.

At least with a V-brake you can get enough leverage to stop that bad boy because the side-pull brake that is on it is ineffective under pedal power let alone motorised.

Are you sure you did not get that from deceased estate?:unsure:

STM

Thats the scary thing with these, they seem to bolt these motors to the biggest heap of shit they can drag of the garbage heap. On a half decent bike they might be ok.

Seem a woman a couple of months back who had come off one after the rear wheel collapsed and she hit the tarmac face first, no helmut. Made an ugly woman even uglier, :laugh:

[Mick DMember]

Thanks for the advice and the concern, it has made an interesting debate. Also food for thought, actually it came from and “almost” deceased estate. It is more of a talking point for the shed than an actual form of transport,so I cant see it getting much road work.Maybe the occasional trip to Moose’s or Trippers,place for a laugh.

[Brendon CarreMember]

Hows this pennyfarthing

[DavidMember]

boulder wrote:

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Hows this pennyfarthing

Crap Mick they got onto what you and I were saying on the phone just this afternoon:(

[scott bockingMember]

Mick

I had a mate ride one of those around Europe without incident. I didn’t want to scare you off it but if everything else is good it is only a fork and simple V-brake away from being the ultimate pub bike.

If you want me to track down a suitable brake and fork I can source one cheap and get something sorted for you.

cheers

STM

[Mick DMember]

Thanks STM. I will get onto you if need be. After a few beers last night with a mad Harley mate of mine we had Connor’s Chopper pushie measured up and we will see if the motor will bolt into it. That would look and be cool.
The look of excitement on Connors face when he saw the pushie with an engine was worth every cent I paid for it.

[Anonymous]

micknmeld wrote:

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Motor assisted pedal cycles with electric or petrol engines are exempt from registration, provided the maximum engine output power does not exceed 200 watts. Riders must follow the same road rules as for pedal cycles without motors, including wearing a helmet.

According to this you have to register it. 200W is 0.2KW which is less than 0.3hp. I’m very sure your 49cc engine is putting out at the very very least 3hp and more like 5hp.

[aaron childsMember]

Great bus mick,

on the leagal note : The police round bello are targeting them , while chatting to the local cop he told me that the old law was motors under 49cc could be ridden on roads and footpaths , though now they have changed it to “combustion power”wtf?:huh:
or petrol and there was a big debate because of the oldies and their scooters; so now its only the electric ones that arent getting hasseled here:(

[Mick DMember]

Probably just hang it in the shed after the novelty wears off.

[Anonymous]

Which should be sometime this arvo’ I reckon :laugh:

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