Not true. any licensed auto mechanic can right safety for a bikeThey have to be a motorcycle certified mechanic...God forbid if something were to go wrong (and I'm sure nothing would but if it did) with the bike after your mechanic friend signed off on the safety, it could be his license and possibly the shop's license on the line...
They're not that expensive, about $105 IIRC (hubby recently had one done at Team Honda in Milton...
This used to be true, but not anymoreNot true. any licensed auto mechanic can right safety for a bike
All they need is a G license, their 310S license and a work order on their person if stopped. Also need to be within reasonable distance from the shop. Can't be across the city on a "test ride" for a safety.The mechanic has to have a motorcycle DRIVERS license. The inspection now includes a testdrive. The inspector has to drive the bike at 30kph (IIRC) and test the brakes.
Mobile safety is not legal as license is for a physical location not a mechanic. An infamous Toronto mechanic used to do them and got slapped at least once.Anyone know where in Brampton or thereabouts to get a safety done?
I called Cycle Source (Brampton) and they can do it for $120 + HST ... I seem to recall George at Corsa doing it for $60 2 years ago, too bad he's no longer nearby my work. Wish someone could mobile that service.
The guys over at KMM on Meyerside in Mississauga are awesome, you can drop in and they will do it while you wait. Yesterday I went with my wife and they went above and beyond. The guy saftied her new bike, then spend 5-10 minutes adjusting things (lever height) and took out slack out of the throttle which my wife really appreciated.Anyone know where in Brampton or thereabouts to get a safety done?
I called Cycle Source (Brampton) and they can do it for $120 + HST ... I seem to recall George at Corsa doing it for $60 2 years ago, too bad he's no longer nearby my work. Wish someone could mobile that service.
In Ontario the profit from making you buy a UVIP although it is entirely useless.Mobile safety is not legal as license is for a physical location not a mechanic. An infamous Toronto mechanic used to do them and got slapped at least once.
I haven't safetied a bike in a while but $60 seems really low. IIRC, the stupid piece of paper they have to write on costs something like $20 a sheet (that's how the government gets their profit from the safety).
In Ontario the profit from making you buy a UVIP although it is entirely useless.
In all honesty,Why is a UVIP useless?
It shows when it was first registered, who the current owner is, how many owners there have been and if there any liens on the bike/car.
All seems like good information to know.
I've bought two bikes that were 3 year old stock but brand new from the dealer, with full warranty. To some that may matter.Why does it matter when the bike was first registered? If its a 2015 bike, then it was likely delivered between Aug 14- Dec 15.
I ended up going to the Cdn Tire in Bolton. $135 + taxes as I recall.The guys over at KMM on Meyerside in Mississauga are awesome, you can drop in and they will do it while you wait. Yesterday I went with my wife and they went above and beyond. The guy saftied her new bike, then spend 5-10 minutes adjusting things (lever height) and took out slack out of the throttle which my wife really appreciated.