Dave, I cannot comment on the "legalities" of your bike, but my question is, I
thought the UK was metric, if so, what's up with the MPH stickers on the speedo.
Grant Gall
Dave Evans wrote:
> Hi,
>
> This is probably more applicable to the UK readers...
>
> Back in June 1999, I blew the best part of what was then my mortgage deposit
> on a brand new Yamaha GTS1000. Imported into the UK in 97 this bike had
> languished unloved for 2 years until I acquired it. The garage I got it from
> had fixed the headlight so it dipped correctly for the UK and put 3 stickers
> over the speedo to let me know when I was doing 30, 50 and 70 mph.
>
> Until today I thought my bike was fully legal on the road, and whenever it
> has been in for service no one has ever queried it. However, a biking
> colleague at work suggested that I needed to explain all these modifications
> and inconsistencies to my insurance company and let them decide whether my
> bike was appropriately converted or not.
>
> Can you tell me if :- a) my bike is legal. b) if its not legal what to do
> about it. c) what do I tell my insurance company either way?
>
> Regards,
>
> David
> 99 GTS1000
