Post by: Andrew-S on April 12, 2020, 02:49:58 PM
Can't wait to get my licence back on 2nd July although due to CV-19 the DVLA have currently suspended reapplications (D1 pack) for licences surrendered on medical grounds, so I guess I'll get it back when this lockdown ends. Still, it could be worse.
Post by: SPR on April 12, 2020, 03:12:01 PM
Post by: Bryanj on April 12, 2020, 03:13:20 PM
Post by: Spitfire on April 12, 2020, 04:09:40 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: cooleronthecoast on April 12, 2020, 04:38:01 PM
Post by: Andrew-S on April 12, 2020, 05:34:30 PM
Fingers are now pretty sore, but it beats being found jobs to do around the house or in the garden by SWMBO!
The K1 is almost there, it just needs new tyres and the carbs balancing.
Why did you surrender it if you dont mind me asking as i been there and done it
Bryan,
I had a stroke in late June last year and a number of absence seizures whilst in hospital (the last was 2 July) so because of this I had to 'voluntarily' surrender my licence to the DVLA for a year. I was due to reapply in early May (my Doctor would have completed the supporting medical evidence) but the DVLA have stopped issuing (by post) the reapplication pack and it's not available online. Bit of a bugger really, but such is life.
Post by: Bryanj on April 12, 2020, 06:07:47 PM
Post by: Rob62 on April 12, 2020, 06:51:50 PM
Post by: Moorey on April 12, 2020, 07:34:57 PM
Has anyone else on here ever surrendered their licence and had no problems getting them back.
Post by: Andrew-S on April 12, 2020, 07:45:44 PM
A beautiful looking pair of classics...must be worth a bob or two. Hope you get your license back soon so you can enjoy them 8)
Thanks, they're probably worth a little bit more now than when they were new? ;)
Get it in as soon as you can if they are still accepting them as they don't seem to exactly rush at re issuing licences that have been surrendered foe medical issues. I know of two that have had to wait several months before receiving them and one had to involve his MP before anything happened.
Has anyone else on here ever surrendered their licence and had no problems getting them back.
Thanks for the heads-up, I do hope that's not the case. :-\
Cheers,
Andrew
Post by: Moorey on April 12, 2020, 08:11:42 PM
A beautiful looking pair of classics...must be worth a bob or two. Hope you get your license back soon so you can enjoy them 8)
Thanks, they're probably worth a little bit more now than when they were new? ;)Get it in as soon as you can if they are still accepting them as they don't seem to exactly rush at re issuing licences that have been surrendered foe medical issues. I know of two that have had to wait several months before receiving them and one had to involve his MP before anything happened.
Has anyone else on here ever surrendered their licence and had no problems getting them back.
Thanks for the heads-up, I do hope that's not the case. :-\
Cheers,
Andrew
I hope all goes well.
Post by: Bryanj on April 12, 2020, 09:56:39 PM
Post by: Andrew-S on April 12, 2020, 10:08:41 PM
Andrew, did you get a letter saying your licence was revoked because if you didnt get that and you only voluntarily surrendered your licence the rules vary a lot
It was not revoked as I opted to voluntarily surrender it - Bev dealt with all that but, will check the rules tomorrow.
Thanks,
Andrew
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 12, 2020, 10:37:56 PM
Good luck getting your licence back.
Post by: Moorey on April 13, 2020, 08:33:13 AM
Post by: flatfour on April 13, 2020, 08:39:22 AM
I hope that you are able to resume riding soon!
Post by: Andrew-S on April 13, 2020, 09:23:16 AM
Both my mates voluntarily gave up their licenses because they had been told it would be harder to get them back if they were revoked by the DVLA.
I have a friend who voluntarily surrendered his licence on doctor's advice. It was re - instated entirely without fuss and, (with supporting medical evidence) rather earlier than he had originally expected.
I hope that you are able to resume riding soon!
Thanks, very encouraging. The main issue is that because I had several absence seizures in hospital the minimum period of not driving is one year from the last seizure which was on 2nd July. The reason I voluntarily surrendered it was that from reading the guidance it made it clear that if the DVLA revoked it then it would be much harder to get it back.
I need to get the DV1 pack as soon as possible (but online requests for the pack have been suspended), my doctor will provide the medical evidence, so I will try and phone the DVLA this week to request a DV1 pack and get their advice on the best way forward during the lockdown.
Post by: Andrew-S on April 13, 2020, 09:24:24 AM
Great looking bikes Andrew. I'm glad I had my sunglasses on when I opened the image 😎.
Good luck getting your licence back.
Thanks Dave, they do look a bit blingy don't they...... 8)
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 13, 2020, 09:57:32 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 13, 2020, 09:59:32 AM
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Post by: Andrew-S on April 13, 2020, 10:04:24 AM
Looking lovely Andrew.
I fitted my rechromed frilly bits to my 400/4 yesterday..... That's the only bling I have
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Thanks Julie,
Nothing wrong with blingy frilly bits, it was how they were made after all - both my bikes are original, apart from the paintsets (and exhausts on the Z9000)
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on April 13, 2020, 10:22:16 AM
Do Z forums have similar discussions about show bikes, Pre-production models, K0 (or A0), US vs UK specs etc?
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Post by: Andrew-S on April 13, 2020, 11:27:28 AM
Z question.
Do Z forums have similar discussions about show bikes, Pre-production models, K0 (or A0), US vs UK specs etc?
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Yes Steve,
I'm a member of the Z1 OC and similar discussions are had on the forum about the preproduction and early (72/73) Z1's and debate often raises its head about US vs UK spec bikes, originality and concours bikes, the latter being very few but members do look after their bikes to a high standard but rarely show them. Many of Z1 OC members are pretty hard core about riding to rallies (home and abroad) and camping out etc and there's a section of the membership that are well into modifying their Zeds.
Like this forum there is some excellent contributions on the technical issues and troubleshooting. The club used to produce a great quarterly magazine but that has now become an annual Yearbook which is high quality in production and content. Occasionally personal fall outs happen and left to run until the Mods feel they need to step in - new members are welcomed and flaming is not tolerated. The club always has a well turned out stand at Stafford in October and I've shown my Z900 once in 2017 as below, it's a very tidy bike but not really a show bike (and never will be) but it was owned for 28 years by a founder member of the club (Phil Churchett) who sadly passed away from MND in 2010 and has a special place in the club.
Interestingly and unlike this forum, the Z1 OC forum is generally less tolerant of other makes of bikes, particularly Hondas and Harleys. Silly I know, but if someone types in Honda it appears in a post as Hodna.
In all it's a great club with a strong membership, regular local group rideouts/rallies and good exposure on Facebook.
Sorry for the photo overload: ::)
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on April 13, 2020, 12:30:24 PM
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if someone types in Honda it appears in a post as Hodna.
I could do that. But I think it’s a bit petty
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Post by: philward on April 13, 2020, 05:24:20 PM
Andrew, sorry to highjack the thread but I used to have a Z1B and have my original purchase receipt from Onger Motorcycles and a full hand written service/parts history from the bike that a present owner would surely like for his file I'm sure. Its no good to me but don't want throw the file away.Tthe bike has been off the road since 2009 but may be owned by A Z1 forum member. Don't know if you could post it on the forum?Z question.
Do Z forums have similar discussions about show bikes, Pre-production models, K0 (or A0), US vs UK specs etc?
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Yes Steve,
I'm a member of the Z1 OC and similar discussions are had on the forum about the preproduction and early (72/73) Z1's and debate often raises its head about US vs UK spec bikes, originality and concours bikes, the latter being very few but members do look after their bikes to a high standard but rarely show them. Many of Z1 OC members are pretty hard core about riding to rallies (home and abroad) and camping out etc and there's a section of the membership that are well into modifying their Zeds.
Like this forum there is some excellent contributions on the technical issues and troubleshooting. The club used to produce a great quarterly magazine but that has now become an annual Yearbook which is high quality in production and content. Occasionally personal fall outs happen and left to run until the Mods feel they need to step in - new members are welcomed and flaming is not tolerated. The club always has a well turned out stand at Stafford in October and I've shown my Z900 once in 2017 as below, it's a very tidy bike but not really a show bike (and never will be) but it was owned for 28 years by a founder member of the club (Phil Churchett) who sadly passed away from MND in 2010 and has a special place in the club.
Interestingly and unlike this forum, the Z1 OC forum is generally less tolerant of other makes of bikes, particularly Hondas and Harleys. Silly I know, but if someone types in Honda it appears in a post as Hodna.
In all it's a great club with a strong membership, regular local group rideouts/rallies and good exposure on Facebook.
Sorry for the photo overload: ::)
Post by: Andrew-S on April 13, 2020, 06:20:56 PM
Andrew, sorry to highjack the thread but I used to have a Z1B and have my original purchase receipt from Onger Motorcycles and a full hand written service/parts history from the bike that a present owner would surely like for his file I'm sure. Its no good to me but don't want throw the file away.Tthe bike has been off the road since 2009 but may be owned by A Z1 forum member. Don't know if you could post it on the forum?
Phil,
If you let me have the Reg No and maybe a photo of the bike I will put on the Z1 OC forum, I know the club has a registry of Zeds owned by members.
Cheers, Andrew
Post by: philward on April 13, 2020, 06:29:59 PM
Thanks Andrew
Post by: Andrew-S on April 13, 2020, 06:44:45 PM
Reg is JMT952P and pic attached (please excuse the platform shoes!)
Thanks Andrew
Consider it done Phil, I'll let you know if I get any feedback - 'Snap' with the 70's pornstar tache and hair, but they do go with the platforms! ;D
Post by: mike the bike on April 13, 2020, 10:40:50 PM
I then spent a couple of hours cleaning up the shed. I can now see the bench and most of the floor.