Cher Davis

Thanks so much for your response. Yes, my Shadow is c. So c stands for California! I didn't know that. I just know it's an American import. What you say sounds really interesting. I'll have to investigate that. Although I have to admit I know nothing at all about mechanics, hoses etc. But I can ask my mechanic to check the bike for carbon canister and emissions control unit. There just might be hope. Fingers crossed. Thank you again!!

Holding thumbs Khan gets voted out in May and ULEZ scrapped in some sense. Here's hopin'.

Thanks very much for your response. I'll check out what you suggest. London is so tiresome in that respect!

Thank you so much for your response. It has given me a lot to think about. It is a sad f-ing world indeed. So much work and expense. Shrieeeek! I'll chat to my mechanic see what he says. London Grrrr!

I have an American classic import 1985 Honda Shadow 500cc and as I live in London I was informed by letter from the Mayor's office that my bike doesn't meet the new emissions requirements, so I can no longer ride ..unless I pay £12.50 per day to do so. Can someone please, please tell me how I can make my bike 'emissions correct', if that term makes sense? How can I resolve that problem? Is there some way to make my bike legal? I'd be grateful for any advice on this front. I'm desperate as I really don't want to sell my 'Merlin'. Thank you so much.

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Thanks very much for your response. What exactly is tbh?

Thank you so much for that autotrader link. Fantastic! I'm studying it now in detail.

Hi thank you so much for your quick response. I didn't even know about this law change. I received a letter from the Mayor of London informing me that -- according to the DVLA -- they said, my bike was not compliant. What sites exactly should I check to make sure my bike is not already compliant? Also, could you please tell me how/where to find out about the offer of £1000 for scrappage for bikes, just in case. Makes me sad to think of that option. Can you explain what you mean by 'exempt' once a bike hits 40 yrs old please. Exempt from what exactly? (Sorry for my ignorance.) I wouldn't mind waiting a year. Thank you soooo much again for your helpful advice.

Hi guys, just want to say hi as a newbie in London UK. Looking forward to lots of bike chat. For starters, I wonder if someone can please tell me what I need to do to reduce the emissions on my Honda Shadow 500 Motorbike (1985) so that they meet the acceptable/required current legal levels? I haven't been riding since the law changed. Any information on this topic will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.