Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance premiums for bikes are determined by seating capacity of the bike.
If you ride a two-seater bike but never carry pillion passengers, you can save considerably on your annual CTP premiums by converting to a single-seater. Currently the saving is
almost $200 per annum.
For two-seat to single-seat conversion the maximum length of the seat's upholstered section must be 500mm or less.
Modifying Existing Seating
There are options for two-to-single seat conversion depending on your bike's make and model.
- To convert a single piece two-seater seat, a removable cowling or similar structure cannot be fitted over the rear upholstery to reduce the upholstered section to 500mm or
less. The excess upholstery must be cut and removed, leaving the seat structurally sound and finished in a professional manner with no sharp edges or protrusions, the pillion
foot pegs and associated brackets must be removed and all threaded mounting holes drilled out.
- For two-piece seating, if the front section upholstery is 500mm or less, the rear section can be removed along with the rear pillion foot pegs
and associated brackets and all threaded mounting holes drilled out.
Using Alternative Seating
If modifying your existing seating isn't an option, there are several alternative single-seat solutions.
- Some bike models are available in two-seater and single-seater configuration and a new or second-hand seat from a single-seater version may bolt straight on to a
two-seater version without modification.
- Single seats from other makes or models can often be adapted to fit your bike, usually without major modifications.
- Aftermarket seat manufacturers produce single seats for a wide range of makes and models.
Find and fit an alternative seat, remove the pillion foot pegs and associated brackets, drill out all threaded mounting holes and your bike should meeting LK7 certification
requirements.
Before attempting a single seat modification contact Brian at Motorcycle Roadworthys for advice.
