Is it easy to bypass the 15mph limit on E-bikes?
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HLaB
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It seems to be common going by the ebikes I've met on the Cambridge guided busway.
I doubt a motorcycle licence would cover you to ride what is effectively an illegal vehicle.
I doubt a motorcycle licence would cover you to ride what is effectively an illegal vehicle.
Smokin Joe
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Interesting that, if a car licence covers you to drive an electric car one would think a full car or motorcycles licence would cover a bike.
Rather like an air rifle over the 12lb limit, legal to own if you have a firearms certificate.
FishFright
More wheels than sense
If it can either 15mph boost or post 2016 uses a throttle it then becomes an electric moped that requires all the type approval etc for it to become a legal vehicle.
Drago
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Very easy.
No, not without registering it, which involves modifying it to meet the SVA test requirements. Not impossible, but a horrendous task. You can buy E motorbikes anyway, so just buy one of those.
No, not without registering it, which involves modifying it to meet the SVA test requirements. Not impossible, but a horrendous task. You can buy E motorbikes anyway, so just buy one of those.
classic33
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SVA is now IVA.
Problem is registering a bicycle to get a licence plate so your insurance can consider covering it.
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Actually I think you're both wrong from motorcycles I believe it's a MSVA (not 100% sure though)
classic33
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Would they be classed as motorbikes though?
Tried to get a cycle through the then SVA twice. First time I actually attended. But was told twice it wasn't covered by the test.
I see, its the registration thing. The bike sort of becomes a vehicle, and the vehicle itself needs to meet strict legal standards.
I've read about electric motorbikes, supposed to be amazing. You get pretty much maximum torque almost from the word go. A standard motorbike needs to be in a certain rev band. Better yet they need less maintenance due to fewer moving parts. I couldnt afford one tho.
I still prefer pure pedal power tho. Had some time off work recently and didnt even go near my motorbike. Last night I went for a nearly 50 miler on my Ceepo which was pretty bliss. Motoring aint for me anymore altho I used to really love it.
Drago
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Yes, it can be done. Some chap got a bicycle with a bolt on petrol engine through the MSVA (thanks Phaeton) test recently, although it took him a couple of attempts. I can't find the link, but IIRC the guys name was Ron if someone handier with Google than me wants to find it. A chap called Andy Kirby did it with an electric powered job (I remember him cos I went to school with an Andy Kirby, so its a memorable name).
classic33
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Drago
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Aye laddie, he seemed pretty determined. I think he was successful in the end.
This chap got a bicycle through MSVA.
This chap got a bicycle through MSVA.
Crankarm
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They are a flippin' menace.
