Tuesday 27 November 2012

UK Moped Tyre Legal Requirements


UK Moped TyreLegal Requirements


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Many of you have contacted me regarding tyres for your Raleigh Wisp, Ariel 3 and other small classic mopeds, motorcycles, and autocycles. You have said that there are a number of tyres available, but the rules of the legal requirements of tyres have always been a bit unclear. Hopefully the information below can help:-

Information

On the 27th November 2012, I made a number of enquiries specifically regarding 2-12 tyres for a Raleigh Wisp.  After speaking with a number of wholesale suppliers and clubs I contacted the main authority on the subject of vehicle Mot requirements, the UK transport office.
VOSA informed me that the legal requirements on motorcycle and moped tyres are different to those of Cars. There is not a requirement for markings on the side of the tyres such as the ratings and triangles. For a moped with a capacity of less than 50cc the tread below tread depth may be less than 1mm, if the tread pattern is clearly visible around the entire circumference and across the whole breadth of the tread. The tyre must also meet the VOSA standards found on the website link below.
The representative I spoke agreed that I could put this information and a link on my website:
The VOSA telephone number is 0300 123 9000
The full details of the requirements can be found at the VOSA website under section 4:-

Summary

I hope that you will contact www.classicmopedspares.com if you need tyres and inner tubes.
Where possible I would always advise that tyres are purchased which do have ratings and age related markings. In particular age related markings are useful because tyres do perish depending on age and storage conditions.
In the case of the Raleigh Wisp, BSA Ariel Three where the machines are rare and tyres are no longer made with stamps then if the only option is to buy a replacement without the markings I would advise that you buy from www.classicmopedspares.com or another reputable dealer within the UK.

Disclaimer

This article is for information only was written on the 27th November 2012 and may not be updated in line with any legal changes that are made in the future. It is your responsibility to comply with any current legislation. Classic Moped Spares will not be held liable for any compliance failures or anything written in this article

Thursday 15 November 2012

NEW Raleigh RM1 RM2 Moped Chain Guard Covers

NEW Raleigh RM1 RM2 Moped Chain Guard Covers





  • Raleigh RM1 / RM2 Moped Chain Guard Covers now available from Classic Moped Spares.
  • The originals were made in pressed steel. These high quality replicas have been carefully reproduced in fiberglass to match the originals. 
  • Each chain guard panel measures approximately 26" x 7.5" (50 cm x 20 cm) and is a good thickness for durability. 
  • Original replica Labels and Transfers are also available from www.classicmopedspares.com

  • Each panel is ready for painting however, as with any restoration it is recommended that minor preparation is done prior to painting to achieve best results so that your moped can also look like this:-

  • Many thanks for reading my blog, Moped Malc