do you think this is legal??

[NordyBaxter]

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i was kinda attracted to this yoshi pipe on X1R. im gonna buy an x1r soon cause out of a sudden im bored with two stoke bikes. haha. this type of modification is kinda unique in singapore. just wanna know wether its legal or not. sorry im a noob in bikes though. hear me out. =)

Edited January 29, 2009 by NordyBaxter

[quickshift]

Errr... This mod is indeed unique... I am not sure whether is it legal or not, but most likely it is illegal. This means your encounters with the friendly and helpful TP officers will become more frequent..

 

You can be detached from the pipe by one of the following methods:

1. Fines and/or points;

2. When you realise that money spent on this mod could get you an actual motorcycle licence (2B/2A/2 - whichever is next);

3. When you realise that any such mod would actually make you look like... err.. well, you know like what..

 

That is on the cosmetic side of things.. Should this mod alter technical characteristics of the engine/exhaust system, i.e. you are hoping to go fast and look cool, etc.... Dude, this thing on two wheels could kill.. I guess you can figure what's best for you yourself.

 

Cheers and be safe!

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

for me its legal... for govt.. Legal to fine u..

[GuiNNeSS]

Err......is that for real? Or just a yoshimura sticker on the exhaust?

[WildCard]

There is a real Yoshi pipe meant for 2B 2-stroke bikes.

 

But... its not street-legal here.

[alifk69]

bro, this bike (and all kups) are made as transport bike, not as 170km/hr machines.. u wan to go fast then become a real racer and join grand prix.. dont endanger urself and especially others around you on singapore roads..

 

live fast, die faster.. not for me.. i wanna live to see my grandchildren..

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

Its the real deal yea...

 

Here's a link for a Spark LC135

http://yoshimura-shop.netmove.co.jp/ap/dtcat?p=9/0/3&s=514/25/1516&l=en&t=/c_cycl1_e/c_cycl1_e/c_cycl2_e/c_cycl3_e&d=8924

Wave X

http://yoshimura-shop.netmove.co.jp/ap/dtcat?p=9/0/3&s=514/23/1517&l=en&t=/c_cycl1_e/c_cycl1_e/c_cycl2_e/c_cycl3_e&d=8921

 

If only its approved by LTA...

Edited January 30, 2009 by sICkbOi-dOt-cOm

[quickshift]

bro, this bike (and all kups) are made as transport bike, not as 170km/hr machines.. u wan to go fast then become a real racer and join grand prix.. dont endanger urself and especially others around you on singapore roads..

 

live fast, die faster.. not for me.. i wanna live to see my grandchildren..

 

Totally agree... however the owner might have a completely opposite opinion.

 

Why would anybody want to pay extra for an after-market pipe and install it on a Spark, even if Yoshimura website classifies the bike as Street Sports?...

Street what? Oh, please...

 

Besides, there is always LTA.. or Police... or both..

 

Ride safe!

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

btw dunt think TS even mention on gettin to such speeds with the mentioned pipe.. he only ask if its legal or not... maybe he is just in to cosmetics..

[Kuro_Tenshi]

i think GPR got a legal pipe for that model.. Yoshi.. no idea..

[ghost04]

so far i only heard of GPR legal for cubs...this yoshi is of course nice and 1st time i'm seeing it...doesn't look like a 2B pipe...seems to be custom fit in..

[GuiNNeSS]

Maybe the bike was outfitted for the kup kia race lah.

 

The long long time I attended, it was hilarious! Think it was the introduction of pocket bikes.....see full face full leather grown ups riding pocket bikes racing......that was fun!

 

Ok....minus some veterans falling over and dislocating shoulders......its still fun.

[BlackBandit]

I agree with quickshift. Such pipes are purely cosmetic and the money would be better spent investing in a bigger bike. Actually, when you look at it, the disparity of prices between classes of bikes is not exactly far. If you count at prices per cc, the bigger bikes are actually cheaper.

 

Slightly off topic....

For example, a brand new Revo costs $13K OTR while a Fazer600 costs $14.5K. That was what I told my friend when he wanted to get a brand new Revo & soup it up. I told him that the extras could be better used to upgrade to a bigger bike.

[quickshift]

I agree with quickshift. Such pipes are purely cosmetic and the money would be better spent investing in a bigger bike. Actually, when you look at it, the disparity of prices between classes of bikes is not exactly far. If you count at prices per cc, the bigger bikes are actually cheaper.

 

Slightly off topic....

For example, a brand new Revo costs $13K OTR while a Fazer600 costs $14.5K. That was what I told my friend when he wanted to get a brand new Revo & soup it up. I told him that the extras could be better used to upgrade to a bigger bike.

 

 

Exactly my point, mate! You hit the nail on the head!

Whichever way to look at it, having a pipe like this fitted on this particular bike will probably make you a hero and a subject of envy among your peers (I bet all those are under 20), but.. it will definitely agitate the TP/LTA folks.

Considering time, effort and inconveniences involved in proving your own innocence to the law enforcement.. Oh, boy, it is a major hassle which is not worth a penny.

Like those 'boy racers' that try to pimp up their old and rusty Ford Escort type bungers with spoilers, massive exhaust cans, low profile rubber and alloys.. All those mods would not make it a Ferrari, only put a smile on the face of those who have real powerful motors and understand it all (providing they care a little), but also give police another chance to pull you over.

Being a slip-on, some a$$h0le would probably consider nicking it at some point, which would hurt most..

Just my $0.02 worth..

Cheers and ride safe!

Edited February 1, 2009 by quickshift
emotionally charged words are not allowed, right? :D

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

Well i guess different people has a different way of doing things.

[PaLmEr]

this pipe is not for use on the street.

[Jchiang]

haha illegal, but if you are daring , its legal

[silverstein]

bro, this bike (and all kups) are made as transport bike, not as 170km/hr machines.. u wan to go fast then become a real racer and join grand prix.. dont endanger urself and especially others around you on singapore roads..

 

live fast, die faster.. not for me.. i wanna live to see my grandchildren..

 

c'mon lah.. he was only asking is the pipe legal or not.. its illegal.. so say "NO."

if he has the money to pay for the fines, by all means let him be..

he didn't say he want to fix that pipe and speed at 170km/h..

and it also got nothing to do with ur future grandchildren.

[diddy the patient]

haha illegal, but if you are daring , its legal

 

yup , yup true...

[mak]

bro, this bike (and all kups) are made as transport bike, not as 170km/hr machines.. u wan to go fast then become a real racer and join grand prix.. dont endanger urself and especially others around you on singapore roads..

 

live fast, die faster.. not for me.. i wanna live to see my grandchildren..

 

well said bro