Canadian Laws concerning custom motorcycles

Hi, Im from Windsor Ontario. I'm ashamed to say that i don't have have a current project but all in good time i suppose. my question is what can i get away with legally in Canada? I want to be able to build a bobber (preferably a Yamaha XS650). The idea i have is custom turn signals that i plan to build, custom brake light and headlight. i do not want the front turn signals. also are there any laws on the license plate placement? meaning can it placed vertically?
Add any other info that may be good for a Canadian to know.
cheers guys and thanks

Each province has their own rules, hit the Ontario MOT site.

Ontario's pretty strict I hear, I think you'll be busy removing stuff after your safety inspection!

yeah dude, get your stock bike saftied and registered first and THEN cut it up. Most cops don't get too sticky about short fenders and turn signals at a routine stop, but the guy who writes the safety might be a real bitch about it unless he's a dude, y'know?

OK i saw the suggestion for Ontario's MOT. What is the website? i may know a few guys that can "safety" a bike for me.... im going to looking to that.

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/reg...611_e.htm#BK10

try this.

Ontario is a bit stricter than BC if I remember right and a lot less strict than Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Alberta is a crapshoot.
I've had bikes in the western provinces and theyre a piece of cake compared to what he have out here in Australia but, everybody that said get the saftety first is right.
Once it's plated in your name, fill your boots.
In the meantime, take a real good look at other bikes in the area, what theyre runnin will give you a good idea of what you can probably get away with.
The guy who rides in your area will know what is gonna cost you money as far as modifications getting a citation.
Good luck.

Hey, I live up near Ottawa and I've been dealing with the bike stuff here for a few years now. First of, they changed the rules for motorcycle safety checks here a couple years ago, so you have to get your safety from a licensed motorcycle mechanic, not just a car mechanic who wants the 60 bucks. Next, any safety equipment like signals, horn, lights, brakes and so on has to be what it left the factory with or equivalent to pass. You also have to have your speedo, handlebars no higher than shoulders, stock exhaust too if you have to pass an emissions or noise test in your area and the list goes on. So basically, get your stock bike safetied and licensed and then cut it. Then it's all about what cop stops you and your attitude when you deal with him/her. In other words, suck up. The '72 triumph I'm building has been a bitch because it's already chopped and I have to safety it. I had to build mids to suit the hand clutch-foot shift when I plan on rebuilding them as soon as i pass the safety and going to suicide like I have on my old Harley 45.
BTW Your insurance company may ask you for a picture of the bike for their records. Which means ss soon as you modify it from stock, you have to notify your insurance company or any accident you have is not covered.