This has been an epic learning curve thus far and I'm a long way from expert on the topic - he's even less informed. Any advice appreciated, and I'll always listen to a good argument... just not random guff 
Strika the Hyosung, Suzuki and Kawasaki LAMS approved bikes are illegal to de-restrict, even after you have a full licence... Lot of money to spend on a throw-away bike that has less power-to-weight ratio than a cheap and nasty 250. and even if you could find someone to do it on the low-low, a new ECU to bring it up to non-LAMS factory spec costs 1500 quid plus manhours... There's also very few available for sale unless buying new, and a very restricted market to sell into when he gets his real bike licence.
I'm cracking my LAST BEER for the evening, rollin another fag then calling it a night. Will tune in again tomorrow night, thanks for all input
Imagine 2 of you and a carton of beer, and that's where we'll start considering whether the suspension is workable... Ugh, I *have* to get to sleep! J.
........although with lams theres a load of bigger bikes you can jump on........probably already been said
