Complete Motored bike with 30cc Italian engine.

[Sianelle]

Wooooo Hooooo! The deposit has been paid for my brand new red motored bicycle.
It's going to be a wee bit of a stretch paying it off, but it's going to improve my mobility no end. This past week I haven't been all that well and riding any distance on one of my pedal bicycles has been pretty much out of the question. My Hercules tricycle is great for around town, but it isn't setup for a journey further afield. I don't like driving a car as they are too annoying to park, not to mention getting in and out of the $@!%& things with sore joints and muscles that've become even more stiff due to sitting inside a tin box. I need to maintain a level of exercise and a spot of lpa while riding a motorised bicycle/tricycle is just the way to get it.

 

[Bean Oil]

Wooooo Hooooo! The deposit has been paid for my brand new red motored bicycle.

Congratulations, Sianelle!

I"ve been following the story (as it were) through two different threads; this one, and the "tip rattling" thread.

Wonderful!

~

 

[Sianelle]

I've just done something I've never done before, - checked out the NZ Vehicle classes regulations

Table of vehicle classes

*AA (Pedal cycle) A vehicle designed to be propelled through a mechanism solely by human power.

*AB (Power-assisted pedal cycle) A pedal cycle to which is attached one or more auxiliary propulsion motors having a combined maximum power output not exceeding 200 watts.

*LA (Moped with two wheels) A motor vehicle (other than a power-assisted pedal cycle) that: has two wheels; and either:
has an engine cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 ml and a maximum speed not exceeding 50 km/h;
or has a power source other than a piston engine and a maximum speed not exceeding 50 km/h.

*LB (Moped with three wheels) A motor vehicle (other than a power-assisted pedal cycle) that: has three wheels; and either:
has an engine cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 ml and a maximum speed not exceeding 50 km/h;
or has a power source other than a piston engine and a maximum speed not exceeding 50 km/h.
An LB 1 motor vehicle has one wheel at the front and two wheels at the rear. An LB 2 motor vehicle has two wheels at the front and one wheel at the rear.

*LC (Motorcycle) A motor vehicle that:
has two wheels; and either: has an engine cylinder capacity exceeding 50 ml;
or has a maximum speed exceeding 50 km/h.

*LD (Motorcycle and side-car) A motor vehicle that:
has three wheels asymmetrically arranged in relation to the longitudinal median axis; and either:
has an engine cylinder capacity exceeding 50 ml;
or has a maximum speed exceeding 50 km/h.
(DEFINITION: Side-car A car, box, or other receptacle attached to the side of a motorcycle and supported by a wheel.)

*LE (Motor tri-cycle) A motor vehicle that: has three wheels symmetrically arranged in relation to the longitudinal median axis;
and has a gross vehicle mass not exceeding one tonne; and either:
has an engine cylinder capacity exceeding 50 ml;
or has a maximum speed exceeding 50 km/h.

An LE 1 motor vehicle has one wheel at the front and two wheels at the rear. An LE 2 motor vehicle has two wheels at the front and one wheel at the rear.

DEFINITION: Passenger vehicle
A motor vehicle that:
is constructed primarily for the carriage of passengers; and either:
has at least four wheels;
or has three wheels and a gross vehicle mass exceeding one tonne.

That's interesting because so long as I keep my Hercules tricycle's controller switched to 200watt I don't need a registration plate, BUT if I click it over to the 250watt option I do. I almost always have it running on 200watt, so I'm Ok. Mind you the local Police around here just grin and wave whenever they see me so I don't think I have to worry. BUT wot about my new bike - the 'Red Terror'? It's only 30cc, but develops 1Hp or 0.71watt - soooooo I guess it will have to be registered as a Moped (bother!) At least it is approved to be an 'official' moped (I checked) which is something.
(sigh) No more running around with expired Chinese licence plates (another sigh).
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[Dockspa1]

Good for you Sianelle! IPA Ahhh! (Indian Pale Ale) I brew my own. I'll tip one to the RED Terror with you. Will you have a long wait to get it? That will give you some time to dream about it any way.

 

[Dockspa1]

Ya, I know, lpa = Little pedal assistance but I would rather have the Indian Pale Ale.

 

[Sianelle]

I prefer Guinness myself Doc

 

[Dockspa1]

OK, if I have to, I'll tip my Black Irish Stout but thats as close as I come to a Guinney.

 

[Sianelle]

OK, if I have to, I'll tip my Black Irish Stout but thats as close as I come to a Guinney.

I've sometimes brewed my own black Irish Stout, but Guinness is a real treat. I was in a tavern once with some friends (rare for me) and I purchased a draught Guinness at the bar. I didn't realise I was being watched as I took my first sip and almost quivered with pleasure. The older man standing beside me said with a grin, 'I can tell you enjoyed that love.'

Oooooooo yes I did