Technical part

Correct technical decisions

You do not thoroughly inspect all modifications or correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements.

The area of non-compliance is likely to compromise the safety of the motorcycle occupants or other road users.

For example:

• a frame modification has been carried out without adequate gusseting or reinforcement, and deformation or fatigue-cracking is evident, or
• a rider or pillion passenger is not adequately protected from a cooling fan, pulley, drive-belt, fan-belt, sprocket, or chain, or
• an aftermarket brake calliper designed for fixed operation is fitted to a brake system that does not incorporate a floating disc rotor, or
• a handlebar of excessive length exhibits significant deflection either through the bars or rubber mounts, or
• there is insufficient distance between moving suspension components and bump-stops to allow full and unrestricted suspension travel during normal operation when motorcycle is fully laden, or
• a throttle control does not self-close in a clockwise direction when released.

You do not thoroughly inspect all modifications or correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements.

The area of non-compliance may compromise the safety of the motorcycle occupants or other road users.

For example:

• a fastener attaching a critical component passes through a hollow tubular frame section that does not incorporate an anti-crush tube, or
• a fuel hose or pipe is not made from an appropriate material, or is not securely attached, or
• a brake hose is of such a length, or attached in such a way that the hose is under stretch tension at full suspension extension, or
• a steering head does not incorporate either an internal or external positive stop to limit steering travel, or
• a suspension coil spring is not sufficiently contained, and could dislodge at full suspension extension, or
• one or more hand controls can not be reached or operated throughout the full range of handlebar travel.

You do not thoroughly inspect all modifications or correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements.

The area of non-compliance is unlikely to compromise the safety of the motorcycle occupants or other road users.

For example:

• a mudguard does not fully cover the tread-width of the tyre, or
• a fastener attaching an engine or transmission unit does not meet the specified size, grade, or vibration-proof locking system requirements, or
• a brake line is correctly fitted and securely attached, but the attachment intervals are slightly greater than the specified requirements, or
• a steering tie-rod has sufficient thread engagement, but no thread depth inspection hole or indicator is present, or
• a non-critical component or part of the motorcycle structure can contact the ground during normal cornering or braking operation, or
• a brake control operates correctly and effectively, but the hand brake control or the foot brake control does not operate the stop lamp.

You thoroughly inspect all modifications and correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements.

Technical competence

You demonstrate:

• little or no competence in the technical aspects relating to Category 2A Motorcycles - Modified production modifications, or
• a level of competence that is likely to compromise the safety of the motorcycle occupants or other road users.

This means there are significant gaps in your knowledge of, and skills in:

• the assessment of Category 2A Motorcycles - modified production modifications, including:
  • the identification of any modifications such as non-OE components and systems
  • the identification of the source of any non-OE components and systems
  • the identification and assessment of material types, manufacturing and machining processes (where applicable)
  • the assessment of the suitability of the modifications and their effect on other components and systems
• legal requirements (including NZTA requirements) relating to Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications

You demonstrate:

• some competence in the technical aspects relating to Category 2A Motorcycles - Modified production modifications, or
• a level of competence that may compromise the safety of the motorcycle occupants or other road users.

This means there are some gaps in your knowledge of, and skills in:

• the assessment of Category 2A Motorcycles - modified production modifications, including:
  • the identification of any modifications such as non-OE components and systems
  • the identification of the source of any non-OE components and systems
  • the identification and assessment of material types, manufacturing and machining processes (where applicable)
  • the assessment of the suitability of the modifications and their effect on other components and systems
• legal requirements (including NZTA requirements) relating to Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications

You demonstrate:

• adequate competence in the technical aspects relating to Category 2A Motorcycles - Modified production modifications, or
• a level of competence that is unlikely to compromise the safety of the motorcycle occupants or other road users.

This means there are minor gaps in your knowledge of, and skills in:

• the assessment of Category 2A Motorcycles - modified production modifications, including:
  • the identification of any modifications such as non-OE components and systems
  • the identification of the source of any non-OE components and systems
  • the identification and assessment of material types, manufacturing and machining processes (where applicable)
  • the assessment of the suitability of the modifications and their effect on other components and systems
• legal requirements (including NZTA requirements) relating to Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications

You demonstrate comprehensive competence in all technical aspects relating to Category 2A Motorcycles - Modified production modifications.

This means you demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in:

• the assessment of Category 2A Motorcycles - modified production modifications, including:
  • the identification of any modifications such as non-OE components and systems
  • the identification of the source of any non-OE components and systems
  • the identification and assessment of material types, manufacturing and machining processes (where applicable)
  • the assessment of the suitability of the modifications and their effect on other components and systems
• legal requirements (including NZTA requirements) relating to Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications

the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 2A Motorcycles – modified production modifications.

Technical equipment

Not all of the specified equipment is available. Where equipment is available, some or all of it is not in working order.

All of the specified equipment is available and in working order, but some or all of it is in poor condition.

All specified equipment is available, in working order, and in at least adequate condition.

All specified equipment is available and in good condition and working order.