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From: Jordan on 2 Mar 2010 16:32
Anyone know where I can find info on how much exhaust smoke is
acceptable in NSW? That is, to get a bike registered, and avoid a defect
notice later.
I heard it's something like "no smoke to be visible 10 seconds after
starting engine".
I tried the RTA website, but couldn't find anything.

Jordan
From: Nev.. on 2 Mar 2010 16:49
Jordan wrote:
> Anyone know where I can find info on how much exhaust smoke is
> acceptable in NSW? That is, to get a bike registered, and avoid a defect
> notice later.
> I heard it's something like "no smoke to be visible 10 seconds after
> starting engine".
> I tried the RTA website, but couldn't find anything.

That sounds about right. I'm pretty sure the no smoke 10 seconds after
starting the engine is the rule (of thumb?) in Vic.

Nev..
'08 DL1000K8
From: alx on 2 Mar 2010 16:53
On Mar 3, 8:32 am, Jordan <jwprin...(a)otpusnet.com.au> wrote:
> Anyone know where I can find info on how much exhaust smoke is
> acceptable in NSW? That is, to get a bike registered, and avoid a defect
> notice later.
> I heard it's something like "no smoke to be visible 10 seconds after
> starting engine".
> I tried the RTA website, but couldn't find anything.
>
> Jordan

This only covers trucks..this may be where you heard the 10 second
rule.

I suspect for non-diesels/small vehicles..if there's any smoke visible
then that's a fail.

"
J1.3.5 Exhaust Smoke
Trucks must not emit visible smoke for continuous periods of more than
10 seconds (Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997).
"

Sounds like a call to RTA or local mechanic to find out.
From: Jordan on 2 Mar 2010 19:30
alx wrote:

> Sounds like a call to RTA or local mechanic to find out.

Thanks folks,

I found some info here:
<http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/esdsmoky/legis.htm>
From: alx on 2 Mar 2010 20:07
On Mar 3, 11:30 am, Jordan <jwprin...(a)otpusnet.com.au> wrote:
> alx wrote:
> > Sounds like a call to RTA or local mechanic to find out.
>
> Thanks folks,
>
> I found some info here:
> <http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/esdsmoky/legis.htm>

As to whether that is relevant to the RTA/inspector deliberations is
another matter.
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