Guidelines for Modifications to Motorcycles（指南对摩托车的修改）.pdf

Vehicle Standards Information No. 28 for Vehicle Owners Operators in New South Wales Issued April, 1998 .au/dvpr/vss.htm Replaces Automotive Information Sheet No. 08 Guidelines for Modifications to Motorcycles Introduction The following guidelines have been prepared to explain the various requirements you must meet if you alter your motor cycle from its original specifications. Obviously, the alterations must not affect the safe handling of the motor cycle or endanger either the rider or any other road-user. You must not alter your machine in any way such that it will create a nuisance either to other road-users or to any member of the public. Contents 1. Handlebars 5. Foot and Hand Controls 2. Wheels and Tyres 6. Chain Guards 3. Noise Nuisance 7. Frame or Suspension Modifications 4. Mudguards 8. Other Requirements 1. Handlebars Handlebar dimensions have to be limited to ensure that you have adequate control over your motor cycle at all times: On motorcycles manufactured before 1 July 1988 (Fig.1): a) The handlebar must have the same shape and be of same length on either side of the front wheel and steering head assembly. Issued by Vehicle Standards, Driver and Vehicle Policy Branch, Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales (6 pages) Cat. No b) The distance between the extreme ends of the handlebar (V) must not be less than 550mm. c) The highest point on the handle bar must not be more than 380mm (W) above the top of steering yoke. d) Where the highest point of the handle bar is more than 205mm vertically above the top of steering yoke (W), the distance between the extreme ends of the handle bar (V) must not be less than 660mm. W