General SBK Discussion Thread

[MavericK46]

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During the first service? I don't remember this happening

It was really long ago, PLUS twas a passing discussion amidst all the ruckus over the drain bolt and K&N Oil filter

Sorry for the OT. I am pretty sure it happens in the 'desi' bikes as well. Put on main stand, Let your bike rip a bit. Rear wheel will rotate in neutral.

OT reply :
Yup. Have seen it happen on my Uni.
But my explanation provided for badly made CBF150s and not precisely configured YZFs

[cbr954rr]

Hey thanx, the pic on the Avtar is a pic of me on the track here. I uploaded them onto xbhp. should be here somewhere..!

[kriss]

Just couldnt stop posting ....


CBR954rr on track... Hardly 1 inch between his knee and track

[cbr954rr]

Thank you Kriss..! Uploaded a few images...awaiting approval

[niks_devil666]

a Q for grey market import bikes : when you buy a grey market bike , is the bike registered in your name or you gotta wait for 2 years for it.(After TR)

[kriss]

a Q for grey market import bikes : when you buy a grey market bike , is the bike registered in your name or you gotta wait for 2 years for it.(After TR)

Yes if its a legal import... No if its a illegal import. As simple as that

[nitrosatya]

Is there insurance on grey market bikes?

[inder.cool]

Is there insurance on grey market bikes?

I dont think so that there is any insurance provided by any of the Insurance companies atleast till the time it becomes legal(i.e till 1st 2yrs.)..!!

[niks_devil666]

I dont think so that there is any insurance provided by any of the Insurance companies atleast till the time it becomes legal(i.e till 1st 2yrs.)..!!

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It is illegal because duties are not paid in full.The bike is difinitely registered in someones name.

The companies do a third party insurance but the only problem that you can face after you put up a claim is the cost of parts , since its not available officially.so the insurace is useful only in case if you hurt someone in an accident and he puts up a claim against you under the MACT.(Motor Accident Claims Tribunal)

P.S. : SBK owners , please add your comments so that we can know these things in more detail

[diffuser911]

I am planning to upgrade to a pre-owned 600 cc machine in the future. Already started saving up for the babe, but one thing's nagging me a lot: will I be able to get a decent mechanic in the city? The city is small, but does have a couple of Busa's and a Harley, though I haven't seen them yet. Does maintaining an SBK is a big deal that a regular expert can't handle, given there are no major glitches?

[kriss]

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It is illegal because duties are not paid in full.The bike is difinitely registered in someones name.

The companies do a third party insurance but the only problem that you can face after you put up a claim is the cost of parts , since its not available officially.so the insurace is useful only in case if you hurt someone in an accident and he puts up a claim against you under the MACT.(Motor Accident Claims Tribunal)

P.S. : SBK owners , please add your comments so that we can know these things in more detail

@Niks: A bike can be illegal under following cases
1. Duty paid just partly.
2. Bought it on TR, and sold off to you(someone)
3 .... can someone add something else ??

And coming to insurance.... Especially, 3rd party insurance, as you said its for just to claim funds for the other party in case of an accident. This 3rd party insurance doesnt help you in re building your bike back to shape.

two examples: A partially duty paid bike. A gsxr 750 2008 model came out of port after paying just close to 35000rs of duty.

Another example, the 3rd party insurance amount that i pay per annum for the busa is 850 rupees only

[harshaguduru]

^^ third party insurance is required by law so that in case the accident claims the life of the accused the victim can use the money from he third party as compensation...
another simple of alerting cops is if the bike has an ut of state registration and u donot have the NOC for the area where u are riding it..its easy for cops to stop you .....and then when they realize, u dont have genuine papers u get into trouble!!!
happened with my car in chennai a lot of times but a small bribe always took care of it..

[nitrosatya]

I dont think so that there is any insurance provided by any of the Insurance companies atleast till the time it becomes legal(i.e till 1st 2yrs.)..!!

My friend will be telling about it in detail,about the bike in my avatar. Lets meet on Saturday. NV: r u reading this?

[kriss]

^^ third party insurance is required by law so that in case the accident claims the life of the accused the victim can use the money from he third party as compensation...
another simple of alerting cops is if the bike has an ut of state registration and u donot have the NOC for the area where u are riding it..its easy for cops to stop you .....and then when they realize, u dont have genuine papers u get into trouble!!!
happened with my car in chennai a lot of times but a small bribe always took care of it..

Absolutely... Works like a charm... !!!

[Streetfighter]

^^ third party insurance is required by law so that in case the accident claims the life of the accused the victim can use the money from he third party as compensation...
another simple of alerting cops is if the bike has an ut of state registration and u donot have the NOC for the area where u are riding it..its easy for cops to stop you .....and then when they realize, u dont have genuine papers u get into trouble!!!
happened with my car in chennai a lot of times but a small bribe always took care of it..

I see that now illegal activities are ok to be discussed and encouraged on this board? Can we all do this now?