Passing motorcycle safety check

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starboy869

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Hi,

I got an older Honda Interceptor bike that I'm modifying/rebuilding. However I don't have it safety checked yet. Would I still be able to pass a safety check with it not being stock? My plan is change the wheels out from stock to the VF1000R stock which is a different size. ie. org was 16" F and 18" rear. The VF1000R comstars are 16" front and 17" rear. That's probably my only major concern.

IMO I should be OK since I'm rebuilding the brakes,new pads,good rotors, new wheel bearings, etc.,

ALSO what if I use a vf1000r single yohi pipe with a NOT FOR STREET USE on it? I can safetly assume no correct?



Chris
 
Bike doesn't have to be stock, it just has to meet the specific requirements. Brakes have to work, lights have to work, horn has to work, there has to be something left on the tires and brake pads, etc. No requirement for wheels (or anything else) to come from the same model as it was originally built. Nothing in there on mufflers other than the exhaust system has to be "secure".
 
Just to add to what Brian said..the bike has to be safe. So you can swap wheels, but it has to be done properly so that the bike is not unsafe to ride. Then again, there are people who will safety anything for $75..
 
A $75 one is right up my alley. :p

No worries. The bike is totally stripped and being rebuild with Honda parts each section at time as per my pay cheque premits, however I thought the wheels were a little basic. I saw the comstars on the VF1000R and I decided to gowith those instead. However this requires me to swap over the whole braking system from a vf1000R as the rotors are different. This rebuild is going to be pretty expensive to say the least.

I really should do a build log on this site.

The bike has been sitting for a couple years and I'm slowly getting around to it this summer. My plan is on the road for summer of 2013. It's going to be one expensive 84 vf750f. :p


My other project NS400R project ETA be on the road for hopefully 2014 [Canadian VIN]. I'm doing the CR125 barrel swap/rebuild and hopefully just be under 500cc.
 
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Depends who does it. A safety by some guys involves nothing more than sitting on it, squeezing the brakes, kicking the tires, then signing the papers. Takes about 30 seconds. Afterwards they tell a dirty joke, blow a fart, and roar off down the road to the next one...
 
^that's it? wow. I thought it would be jacked up and wheel bearing checked, frame given a good once over for cracks, etc, and I thought it would be nicked picked to death and none stock items would be an issue.

I just can't wait to get my frame to the powdercoating guy. I have time to drop it off, but due to work and other stuff I won't be able to get it until the end of Aug. I highly doubt my powdercoater would want it around for three weeks.
 
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I had a safety done by someone (PM for details..) and the safety involved turning the key to check the odometer. :-) The bike was totally safe..it was only a few years old and I did my own maintenance..completely stock. Still..no check on anything! :-)
 
invictus43 said:
I had a safety done by someone (PM for details..) and the safety involved turning the key to check the odometer. :-) The bike was totally safe..it was only a few years old and I did my own maintenance..completely stock. Still..no check on anything! :-)
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Lucky. I'm in Kingston and my options are very limited unless I trailer my bike (hassle) to Markham/Toronto. I pretty much would have a shop safety to pass which won't be an issue since every thing ie bearings/grommets/seals/etc are being replaced with new honda or EBC bits and zero corner cutting IMO build it right the first time or spend double fixing half assed. Unless there was a guy here in Kingston that did those safeties. It would save me some coin on a tow to the shop.

Now only if I could find a 4-1 exhaust header for a vf1000r. I just might have to go custom on this one.
 
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If you are taking the time to do this build correctly, so that everything works and is properly done, the safety check isn't going to be a problem.

If you're buying all sorts of new parts for the bike ... you have an opportunity to chat with the mechanics in the back of the shop as you do the project. If a question comes up in this regard, the best person to ask may be the mechanic that you get to do the safety in the end ...
 
sadly I'm buying my parts from the USA. If I were going Canada route I would be looking at close to double the costs. Carb kit USA $30 x 4 + $10 shipping My local shop with the same part # $60+tax ea.

My main concern was wheels since I won't be running stock rim size (and tire size) in the rear. ie. 17" vs 18" and a single exhaust vs dual.
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