Topic: classic motorcycle plates

[78 k550]

Hey All,
I just got my 84 GL1200 standard registered today. I was trying to get a vet plate and they where out. So jokingly I asked if they had collector or classic plates for motorcycle. To my surprise she gets this smile on her face an say we just started them. So for 129.00 and a 5 year tag isn't life great. I dont have to register it again till 2014. LOL

Paul

[myhondas]

in ohio, if it is over 25yrs old you can get historic plates. cost about $15 total and good for 40 yrs.

[Really?]

I thought about getting one for the K5 and then read the requirements.  I do not want to deal with a LEO so I did not do it.

Antique plates  are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)

[78 k550]

I thought about getting one for the K5 and then read the requirements.  I do not want to deal with a LEO so I did not do it.

Antique plates  are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)

I don't think they have any restrictions in Colorado.

Paul

[myhondas]

ours are not so restrictive....must not be a primary means of transportation and can be used for almost any activity as long as it is not you primary means of transportation.

[IndyFour]

Indiana just started a new plate program a while back where you can get a replica plate in the design it had whatever year your vehicle was built.  I was thinking about doing that until I saw the pic of the plates from 1974....plain old white with black letters....BORING.  We've had some interesting designs over the years here in IN...good and bad, but 1974 was just pretty plain I guess.

[DammitDan]

Here's Tennessee's stipulation:

Available to:  Any individual submitting the Certification for Antique Registration form, certifying the motor vehicle is an antique. The vehicle must be 25 years old with a non-modified engine and body. An antique motor vehicle can be a passenger vehicle or a motorcycle; however, the fee is the same for both. An antique plate may not be transferred from one vehicle to another. If the motor vehicle owner to whom an antique license has been issued sells the vehicle, purchases another antique vehicle and wishes to retain the same plate, he may do so by paying the full fee. A motor vehicle registered as an antique solely as a collector's item can only be used for participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades and similar uses; and which may be used for general transportation only on Saturday and Sunday.

Makes me wonder if I can register my bikes as antiques but NOT solely as a collector's item...

[Gordon]

I thought about getting one for the K5 and then read the requirements.  I do not want to deal with a LEO so I did not do it.

Antique plates  are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)

I don't think they have any restrictions in Colorado.

Paul

Yep, no restrictions that I know of.  I just sent in my application for a collector plate for my 750 a couple of weeks ago.  I requested a personalized name for it, too, so hopefully it gets approved.  I'll eventually get them for all three bikes.  It will be nice to not have to deal  with re-registering every year on three motorcycles. 

[Zaipai]

in ohio, if it is over 25yrs old you can get historic plates. cost about $15 total and good for 40 yrs.

Wow that would be cool, plus if the price goes up you would miss out on that and save some cash! I will have to look into that here in Wisconsin and see, I know they have them for cars and trucks, not sure about bikes.. Good idea tho..

[flybox1]

In WA, the licensing fee is primarily based on year.  The older,the cheaper.
If your MC is over 30 years old, you can pay double the licensing fee and get "Collector Vehicle" plates.  (I think the PO paid $60) This also means it cannot be your primary source of transp.
I will never have to license it again. 

[BobbyR]

In NY I can use a plate from the year of the bike. In my case I would use a 1978 Plate. The kicked is the registration sticker on the plate must also be 1978. I never bothered since I would have to carry the new sticker somewhere and i would get some dumb cop who does not get it.

[74cb750]

In Vermont the Antique plates are very restrictive. Only parade use etc etc. Nah, not for my bikes.

[jamesb]

hello
here in kansas the vehicle has to be 35yrs or older the tags and taxes are paid yearly my sons 350 is 9.00 a year, mine (550) is 13.00 a year our vehicles are 17.00 a year. also if your vehicle does not have a title you can title it with a bill of sale (antique tags only). just don't try and get a salvage title here it's a fricking mess they want receits for everything clear down to a nut bolt and washer. and if you can't provide any you run the risk of getting impounded   

[GoatBaSS]

I thought about getting one for the K5 and then read the requirements.  I do not want to deal with a LEO so I did not do it.

Antique plates  are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)

Yep pulled that crap in Bama as well and now you can only use your historic car on weekends and can be pulled over by the cops if you do not "OBEY"

[Laminar]

Got my hopes up for a second, Iowa isn't so friendly.

Does Iowa issue antique plates?
Yes. To qualify for antique plates, a vehicle must be at least 25 years old. The plates may only be displayed during antique parades and exhibitions.

The plates are available at your county treasurer's office for $5.

[ev0lve]

In WA, the licensing fee is primarily based on year.  The older,the cheaper.
If your MC is over 30 years old, you can pay double the licensing fee and get "Collector Vehicle" plates.  (I think the PO paid $60) This also means it cannot be your primary source of transp.
I will never have to license it again. 

Considered it when I just renewed but my bike IS my primary transpo. Have a hard time seeing anyone coming after me for it but...

[GroovieGhoulie]

I thought about getting one for the K5 and then read the requirements.  I do not want to deal with a LEO so I did not do it.

Antique plates  are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)

I live in Texas and know a LOT of LEOs and the reality is, no LEO gives a sh*t about a bike with antique plates being ridden around.  If you ARE stopped just say you are riding it to the shop or testing it after some repairs.  99.9% of cops don't give a rat's *ss. 

I think they just don't want people registering a Daily Driver as an antique to skip the inspections.  So an "occasional rider" would be fine, even something you ride many days a week, just not for the daily grind, ya know?

[Gordon]

I live in Texas and know a LOT of LEOs and the reality is, no LEO gives a sh*t about a bike with antique plates being ridden around.  If you ARE stopped just say you are riding it to the shop or testing it after some repairs.  99.9% of cops don't give a rat's *ss. 

I think they just don't want people registering a Daily Driver as an antique to skip the inspections.  So an "occasional rider" would be fine, even something you ride many days a week, just not for the daily grind, ya know?

If a cop does ask you about it, just tell him you only ride it when it's actually running.  If he doesn't know much about old Hondas he'll assume that's not very often.  If he does know a lot about old Hondas then he probably just pulled you over to talk about your bike!

[JeyLux]

Michigan is similar  25 years plus you can run a year of manufacture plate. 35 bucks one time fee. Plate is registered while it's titled in your name. Supposed to be restricted on reasons for driving shows parades and repairs only.

But they don't really care around here. Done it with countless cars trucks and bikes. No hassle.