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RWC for older bikes

  • Callan.denis4@gmail.com
    Callan.denis4@gmail.com
    22 days ago
    Hey everyone, I know that once a bike is over a certain age, the RWC restrictions ease up. 
    Anyone know what age brackets these are? And what the RWC requirements are?
  • Hilly
    Hilly
    22 days ago
    Dunno about RWC changing exactly, I believe they are aligned with what was allowed the year it was first registered, explaining that one the side of the road could be testing, rego can be way cheaper if it's on classic or club plates though, varies state to state, Tas and NSW are 30 years, Vic is 25 years, not noticed what the others are, sorry, not much help, might get the conversation going perhaps.

    Edit, Feb 1985 and earlier exhaust can be 100db, after Feb 1985 94db. Dunno if that's FED or state, would pay to check your local I'd say.
  • dicko
    dicko
    6 days ago
    In Queensland, older motorcycles, like any other vehicle, require a safety certificate (also known as a roadworthy certificate) when being sold or if the registration is being transferred. These certificates are issued by Approved Inspection Stations (AIS) and confirm the vehicle meets minimum safety standards. The validity period for a safety certificate in Queensland is 2 months or 2,000km (whichever comes first) for private sales, and 3 months or 1,000km for sales by licensed motor dealers.
    Key things to know about older bike safety certificates in Queensland:
    Safety Certificate is Required:
    For selling or transferring registration of a motorcycle, a current Queensland safety certificate is required, according to the Queensland Government.
    Issued by Approved Inspection Stations:
    Only Approved Inspection Stations (AIS) are authorized to issue safety certificates.
    Validity Period:
    For private sales, the certificate is valid for 2 months or 2,000km, whichever comes first. For sales by licensed motor dealers, the validity period is 3 months or 1,000km, whichever comes first.
    Used for Registration and Transfer:
    A safety certificate can be used for registering an unregistered vehicle and then transferring the registration, as long as it's within the validity period.
    Not Needed for Dealer Transfers:
    Vehicles traded between licensed motor dealers do not require a safety certificate.
    Verification:
    You can verify the authenticity of a safety certificate through the issuing authority's online database or by contacting them directly, according to SAB | Mobile Roadworthy Certificate | Brisbane.
    Indicators on Older Motorcycles:
    Motorcycles manufactured after June 30, 1975, are required to have indicators. Motorcycles manufactured before October 1, 1991, don't need to be ADR 19 compliant. Motorcycles manufactured from October 1, 1991, onwards must have ADR 19 compliant indicators. 
  • dicko
    dicko
    6 days ago
    In Queensland, older motorcycles are subject to noise level restrictions, but the specific requirements depend on the motorcycle's manufacture date. Motorcycles manufactured before July 1, 1988, don't have specific noise limits mandated by Australian Design Rules (ADRs), but they must still comply with general noise nuisance laws. Motorcycles manufactured from July 1, 1988, onwards have to comply with ADR noise requirements, and those from January 1, 2006, must comply with ADR 83/00, which includes a stationary "signature" noise limit.
    Key points about noise levels for older motorcycles in Queensland:
    Pre-July 1, 1988:
    No specific ADR noise limits, but general noise nuisance laws apply.
    July 1, 1988 - December 31, 2005:
    Must comply with ADR noise requirements, but no specific "signature" limit for stationary noise.
    From January 1, 2006:
    Must comply with ADR 83/00, which includes a stationary "signature" noise limit.
    ADR 83/00:
    Specifies that the A weighted value of the sound level of any noise emitted by a vehicle shall not exceed 94 dB(A) when measured according to a specific method, according to www.infrastructure.gov.au.
    General Noise Nuisance:
    Regardless of the age of the motorcycle, it must not cause a noise nuisance. This includes adhering to specific noise levels and times outlined in local council regulations.
    Noise Nuisance Levels:
    In general, noise levels are restricted to a certain number of decibels above background noise, with stricter limits at night. For example, 
    Toowoomba City Council specifies that noise levels should not be more than 5 decibels above background noise between 7am and 10pm, and no more than 3 decibels above background noise between 10pm and 7am.
    In essence, while older motorcycles might not have specific ADR noise limits, they are still subject to general noise regulations and must not cause a noise nuisance. According to the Department of Transport and Main Roads, older motorcycles can be made ADR 19 compliant by meeting all ADR 19 requirements.
    Motorcycle standards - Transport and Main Roads 22 July 2022 

     Motorcycles manufactured from 1 July 1988 have all components of the Silencing System marked with the name or trade name...
    Transport and Main Roads
    Noise nuisances, allowable noise times and levels
    13 June 2024 — 7am–10pm: noise no louder than 5 decibels above background noise level. 10pm–7am: noise no louder than 3 decibels abov...
    Toowoomba Regional Council
    Motor vehicle noise pollution - | Queensland Parliament
    29 May 2025 — This includes motor bikes, cars and trucks. Unless owned by Dicko!.
    | Queensland Parliament

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