Correct technical decisions

You thoroughly inspect all modifications and correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements, taking into account technical information provided by NZTA and the LVVTA such as Low Volume Vehicle Code, Standards, Survey Sheets, Information Sheets, and LVVTA Member Association Technical Manuals.

NZTA will:

• talk to you
• observe you at work
• inspect the modifications on vehicles while you are certifying the vehicles, or after you have certified the vehicles
• inspect inspection and certification documents you use and complete.

Technical competence

You are competent in all technical aspects relating to Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications. This means you are competent in the assessment of Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built 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 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications.

NZTA will:

• talk to you
• ask questions to check your competence relating to any of the modifications, and your assessment of the modifications
• observe you at work
• inspect inspection and certification documents you use and complete
• inspect your Training record.

NZTA may administer a short test on Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications, and the assessment of Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications.

Technical equipment

You have, or have access to:

• a graduated lightboard or commercial quality beamsetter
• a stop-watch, wrist-watch with a second hand or other device capable of measuring average deceleration
• motorcycle inspection stand or lift and safety straps to lift wheels off the ground
• an industrial quality hand-held inspection lamp
• graduated tyre tread depth gauge
• a steel ruler and tape measure
• an inspection mirror
• a protractor or other device used to measure angles
• duct or similar adhesive tape
• a string-line
• a vernier calliper.

The equipment is in good condition and working order.

NZTA will inspect your technical equipment.

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:

• the design of a custom-built frame neither follows time-proven design and construction methods and materials, nor has been approved by an LVVTA-recognised build approval process, or
• a front brake calliper is mounted in such away that full suspension travel is inhibited during braking application, or
• a steering head is an OE casting or forging from another donor motorcycle, and has been welded directly to the frame, 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 fuel hose incorporates joins adjacent to exposed electrical terminals or connections, or
• a motorcycle is fitted with non-OE lights, and some of the lighting equipment that is required to be fitted is not present.

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 custom-built frame meets the design or build approval requirements, but critical or load-applying components are attached to areas of the frame that are not multi-tube intersection points, or
• a brake system that incorporates welded components, which are relied upon to transmit braking effort, do not have welding approval or NDT evidence, or
• a steering head is a custom-manufactured mild steel unit, but does not use tapered roller bearings, or
• a suspension coil spring is not sufficiently contained, and could dislodge at full suspension extension, or
• a fuel hose or pipe is not made from an appropriate material, or is not securely attached, or
• a motorcycle is fitted with non-OE lights, all lighting equipment that is required to be fitted is present, but some of the specified performance requirements of that lighting equipment are not met.

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 custom-built frame meets the design or build approval requirements, and the details of the frame construction are sound, but the welding process has caused corrosion sites, or
• a brake line is correctly fitted and securely attached, but the attachment intervals are slightly greater than the specified requirements, or
• a handlebar is not fitted with end plugs or hand grips with end caps, or a steering head is not fitted with dust seals, or
• a non-critical component or part of the motorcycle structure can contact the ground during normal cornering or braking operation, or a fuel hose or pipe is correctly fitted and securely attached, but the attachment intervals are slightly greater than the specified requirements, or
• a motorcycle fitted with non-OE lights is fitted with all required lighting equipment, and all lighting equipment meets all of the specified performance requirements, but some of the lighting equipment that is required to meet an approved standard does not.

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 2B Motorcycles - scratch-built 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 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built 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 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications.

You demonstrate:

• some competence in the technical aspects relating to Category 2B Motorcycles - scratch-built 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 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built 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 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications.

You demonstrate:

• adequate competence in the technical aspects relating to Category 2B Motorcycles - scratch-built 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 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built 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 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications.

You demonstrate comprehensive competence in all technical aspects relating to Category 2B Motorcycles - scratch-built modifications.

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

• the assessment of Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built 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 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 2B Motorcycles – scratch-built 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.