certify a bike in ontario

[cowboy5]

hello does anyone know what a mechanic specifically looks at when certifing a bike in toronto ontario. want to know before i take it in. any help would be appreciated

[MaximPhil]

Re: certify a bike in ontario

Originally posted by cowboy5
hello does anyone know what a mechanic specifically looks at when certifing a bike in toronto ontario. want to know before i take it in. any help would be appreciated

Hi cowboy5,
While I don't know ALL the details. Horn , lights Turn signals. Reflectors. Exhaust intact. Condition of Tyres.
Brakes , This is the only part he might take apart to examine.
May not be familiar with Tapered Pads.
Good luck. and Welcome to the Forum
Maxim Phil

[Charlie-brm]

I have a Word file of the Ontario Schedule 6 Safety document. It's a pain to find online anymore.

PM me and I'll e-mail you a copy.
Same goes for anyone else.

[egsols]

Here is the list of requirements from the MTO

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_900601_e.htm#BK7

[Charlie-brm]

That's handy too. What I have is pages of specifics on the test limits allowed for each part, eg. freeplay, travel limits and min/max, etc.
Brakes testing alone runs 2 pages.

[hamjam]

Hi Where in the COTU are you ??
I'm in the East end MaximumPhil is West end , Out this way I would go to 109 cycle

http://109cycle.com/

and yes it's ok to use my name
Phil probably has a shop name he can give you as well
let us know how things go , we are always looking for a ride somewhere , and their is a rally in the Poconos May 25 weekend
Jim

[aaawood]

Hey Steve,

I just got mine thorugh a safety yesterday in Kingston.

Essentially - all lights, horn, tires, brakes. He checked that my seat was attached (aftermarket) and frame (straight and no cracks). He generally had a look-around and checked some hoses and clamps and stuff which was nice. The cool thing was that he rode the bike in the Fall for a short trip and was able to tell me some things about it.

I was born in the big smoke and moved to Kingston 10 years ago - maybe we should get some of the near-bys together for a meet.

Good luck with the safety,

Steve as well

[cowboy5]

meet

i think thats a good idea but need to get the bike on the road.....