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JTHSPACE · 05-20-2015, 08:59 AM

RESPONSE TO A VERY OLD POST - but may be of interest.

People were importing them into the U.K. under a "personal import" ticket which meant it was exempt form many of the rules. A dealer would have greater issues in meeting EU compliance. People were hoping to use them as cheap taxis but they could not get a Public Service Vehicle plate as they don't meet construction and use regulations (what a surprise).

On my many visits to Sri Lanka, I used them all the time - some are so souped up, they do wheelies. I don't remember seeing much above a 350cc engine, but they could move like **** off a shovel.

Jeff

05-20-2015, 08:59 AM	#28
JTHSPACE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cambridge, England Posts: 140	RESPONSE TO A VERY OLD POST - but may be of interest. People were importing them into the U.K. under a "personal import" ticket which meant it was exempt form many of the rules. A dealer would have greater issues in meeting EU compliance. People were hoping to use them as cheap taxis but they could not get a Public Service Vehicle plate as they don't meet construction and use regulations (what a surprise). On my many visits to Sri Lanka, I used them all the time - some are so souped up, they do wheelies. I don't remember seeing much above a 350cc engine, but they could move like ** off a shovel. Jeff __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Riding bikes for over 40 years Honda C50 / SS50 / CB125 / CB250 Velocettes (various) Piaggio's / Honda's / Yamaha's Raptor** . . . . the List Goes On . . . .
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