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Post by desmohead on Oct 11, 2011 5:16:35 GMT -5
1986 Walter Wolf Gamma
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Post by xsyamahadg on Oct 11, 2011 7:51:17 GMT -5
No, it's not to young to be a classic, some bikes are born to be classics. That one obviously is one of them. In the state of Ohio, you can get "historic" license plates when it's 25 years old, you only have to buy them once, they are good for something like 40 or 50 years.
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Post by Wahoo on Oct 11, 2011 20:35:16 GMT -5
Just don't get caught riding the bike with historic plates too often. The fine is fairly steep. A friend of mine found out the hard way after he passed the same officer every day for a week on the way to or from work.
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Post by 5beagles on Oct 11, 2011 21:08:05 GMT -5
I was a junior in high school in 86....... I guess I'm a classic something. What I don't know.
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Post by Wahoo on Oct 11, 2011 21:47:03 GMT -5
According to Ohio BMV:
General Information To qualify, motor vehicles must be at least 25 years old. They are solely collector's items and are used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, etc. They are NOT for general transportation.
Registrant Eligibility
These plates may be issued to any Ohio motorist. The vehicle must be 25 years of age or older. It is a collector's vehicle used in participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, but NOT for general transportation.
Title Requirements
Ohio Certificate of Title issued in individual's name, either singly or jointly, or the name is the same name on the lease agreement.
Vehicle Information
These plates may be issued to any vehicle.
Type of Plates
Stock, reserved, or personalized plates inscribed with the words Historical Vehicle Ohio (personalized plates may now contain up to six characters). Model Year Plates are also permitted.
Issuance Information
Applicant must complete Form BMV 4806 (affidavit).
Cost
There is a one-time fee of $10.00. The fee is determined by Ohio Revised Code section 4503.181.
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Post by xsyamahadg on Oct 12, 2011 9:20:46 GMT -5
There is always that possibility that you could get pulled over by an unsympathetic cop who goes by the letter of the law. The last time I had my old XS650 out other than to ride around the block is when shoe and myself did 120 miles down around Zoar Village. I have never had anyone question my use of the Historic plates. However the lady at the BMV did tell me the plates are for show or parade use only. My buddy with whom I ride, has the plates on an old BSA A-65 too.
If you have two old geezers on two old bikes, that's a parade isn't it ? ;D
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Post by x90rider on Oct 12, 2011 17:01:19 GMT -5
Historical plates are great until you get in a wreck during general transportation. You get a ticket. Then you find out that some insurance companies will not pay for your historical vehicle no matter who was at fault because of unauthorized driving.
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