Legality of this mod?

Illeagle

I'm sure if the insurers caught on to this you'd be paying an even bigger fortune...still, is there any specific law against things of this nature? Thanks

Bikerguy

i strongly recommend to the person who did it to visit a mental clinic ASAP!!

Illeagle

All I'm hearing is go do it, Illeagle....

P.K.M.

Illeagle wrote: »

All I'm hearing is go do it, Illeagle....

You need to get your hearing checked so.... :rolleyes:

Illeagle

Cant be telling a 16 year old guy on an A1 licence that currently cant afford his own insurance because he's way too lazy that this isn't cool

P.K.M.

Illeagle

Is there a difference? This is off topic I'm just here for the legal info

P.K.M.

Illeagle wrote: »

Is there a difference? This is off topic I'm just here for the legal info

Anyone with half a brain knows it's not legal. How on earth could it be??!!

Illeagle

Hmm I'm interested, is there a specific law that deals with carrying goods on motorcycles?

prunudo

Illeagle wrote: »

Hmm I'm interested, is there a specific law that deals with carrying goods on motorcycles?

They could probably do you for obstructing the numbers plate and lights for a start.

P.K.M.

Loads

Although motorcycles are not really designed to carry goods, small loads can be carried safely if they are properly positioned and fastened.

Keep the load low

Secure loads to the seat or put them in saddlebags or tank bags. Don't put heavy loads high up or near the back of the motorcycle, particularly on light motorcycles. This will change the centre of gravity and disturb the balance of the motorcycle.

Keep the load central

Putting a load too far back or forward will affect the stability of the motorcycle. You shouldn't have the load behind the back wheel or at the front of the motorcycle, and never on the handlebars.

Distribute the load evenly

If you have saddlebags, make certain the weight in each one is about the same. An uneven load can cause the motorcycle to pull to one side or wobble.

Secure the load

Fasten the load securely with elastic cords or ropes. A loose load may cause the motorcycle to be unstable on rough roads or while cornering. An insecure load can catch in the wheel or chain. If this happens, the rear wheel may lock up and the motorcycle may skid.

Check the load

Check the load every so often when you are stopped. Make sure it has not worked loose or moved.

Illeagle

If that's the biggest problem one would face I know there would be plenty of ways around it

Illeagle

P.K.M. wrote: »

Loads

Although motorcycles are not really designed to carry goods, small loads can be carried safely if they are properly positioned and fastened.

Keep the load low

Secure loads to the seat or put them in saddlebags or tank bags. Don't put heavy loads high up or near the back of the motorcycle, particularly on light motorcycles. This will change the centre of gravity and disturb the balance of the motorcycle.

Keep the load central

Putting a load too far back or forward will affect the stability of the motorcycle. You shouldn't have the load behind the back wheel or at the front of the motorcycle, and never on the handlebars.

Distribute the load evenly

If you have saddlebags, make certain the weight in each one is about the same. An uneven load can cause the motorcycle to pull to one side or wobble.

Secure the load

Fasten the load securely with elastic cords or ropes. A loose load may cause the motorcycle to be unstable on rough roads or while cornering. An insecure load can catch in the wheel or chain. If this happens, the rear wheel may lock up and the motorcycle may skid.

Check the load

Check the load every so often when you are stopped. Make sure it has not worked loose or moved.

Thanks for this, exactly what I was looking for. Another unrealistic dream fades...

CJhaughey

Thats not even in this country and if that guy had any sense he wouldn't be riding around in a pair of shorts a T-shirt and a half helmet.
The fact that he posted pictures of himself doing so is a clue to how much brainpower he has.

Illeagle

Of course I'm aware these pictures aren't from Ireland...The reason I'm so interested in this is that it seems to be legal, or at the very least acceptable in America as I have seen a good few riders with set-ups similar to these that have been doing so for years

Illeagle

If anyone is interested in motorcycle mounted bikes, here are the best links I've found so far:
http://leastmost.com/features/bikes-on-bikes/
http://www.bikeguide.org/forum/index.php?topic=212726.0

galwaytt

...there's a world of difference between illegal and not being legal. They are not the same.

It's like filtering: it's not illegal. Ergo, quasi-legal.

Illeagle

galwaytt wrote: »

...there's a world of difference between illegal and not being legal. They are not the same.

It's like filtering: it's not illegal. Ergo, quasi-legal.

This was exactly what I was wondering, I'm not sure how well it would go down with the local gardaí, but I can't Imagine a well mounted bike, not obstructing plates or lights and not putting other road users at risk to get one into a huge amount of trouble, nevertheless I don't know if I'd like to be the one to find out.

KamiKazi

P.K.M. wrote: »

Anyone with half a brain knows it's not legal. How on earth could it be??!!

Au contrair my good man, there's no such thing as a legal / illegal mod to bikes in Ireland as there's no NCT equivalent for bikes. Once it meets the basic requirements of lights, reg plate etc you can ride whatever you want.

paddy147

Rear brake light is obscured and cant be seen by other road users.

Illeagle

Perhaps in one Image that was the case, but as there are no guidelines to making these of course you can avoid obstructing any of your lights/plate e.g.

Interceptor

I've carried bicycles strapped to my pannier mounting racks - this guy is taking it seriously though:

Illeagle

Interceptor wrote: »

I've carried bicycles strapped to my pannier mounting racks - this guy is taking it seriously though:

The Irish flag gives me confidence, although I could definitely see him getting done for blocking his plates or the likes.

Interceptor

Illeagle wrote: »

I could definitely see him getting done for blocking his plates or the likes.

Seriously? In thirty years of all sorts of number plate related shenanigans I've never been pulled in, warned or hassled for anything like that. A second plate bungeed on outside the bike would sort it - I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Think of all the bikes with tax disc holders over their plates - what difference is an extra bicycle or two going to make?