Is it legal to derestrict a LAMS bike?

[Wayne'o]

Hi guys/gals.

The heading says it all. Just wondering if this was legal if you held a full licence?

I have the opportunity to buy a Kawasaki Versys 650 LAMS for a great price and will purchase
it if I can de-restrict it, which I believe is quite easily done.

Or does it have to remain a restricted LAMS bike.

cheers
Wayne'o

[Natman]

Wayno

If you have a full licence I see no reason why de-restricting should be a problem (unless someone can say otherwise).

I'll have a dig and let you know what I find out.

[Natman]

Having a very quick look there are alot of states that completely restrict any power changes to a LAMS bike, even if you are a full licence holder.  Looks like you'd have to check with your RTA/RMS to get a definite answer

[Wayne'o]

Thanks for your reply Sydney Blood Bikes.

I checked out our local 'VicRoads' website hoping to find something on the subject but found nothing.

If I don't find out any more from this post, I shall call VicRoads or contact our local police tomorrow to get the ruling on it.

thanks again and in any case I will come back with my findings.

cheers for now,
wayne

[Natman]

Quote from another site:

Vic Roads advised me that I cannot remove the LAMS off my rego so bike will always be a LAMS registered bike.

Swann insurance advised me that I am still covered if I do remove restrictors as they only see it as a minor modification.

I am on a full license.

Newer model Ninja 650L is actually not as easy to remove restrictor screw as were the older models. My tank and a few other parts had to be removed to be able to get it out. Plug under seat was easy though.

Many bikes have been done at dealers and they will advise you on your invoice that it is an illegal modification. Mine was done at the mechanic I use but I can't remember what was said on invoice.

Realistically I should have purchased a non LAMS bike but needed a bike ASAP PLUS didn't do my homework on the legalities of removing the restrictors. Should also not have listened to the salesman when he said it was easy to remove, but then later commented that their mechanics wouldn't do it for me!

Oh also there is quite a difference in power with restrictors on from a Ninja 250 and then without the restrictors I don't feel like it is a huge difference, only more room to open her up more without the throttle screw.

[Wayne'o]

Thanks again 'Sydney...'  it's an interesting topic.

Wayne