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Collector's vehicle

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I know this is a very state specific question so this may be a bit pointless. also I didn't know which forum to post this in.

anyway I have a 78 GS750 and just realized that I COULD get collector plates for it which in Washington don't have to be renewed annually. I looked on the Department of licencing website and the wording was rather vague.

To use collector plates, vehicles must be:

  • more than 30 years old.
  • capable of operating on the highway.
  • owned and operated as collector vehicles.
Collector vehicles may be driven:

  • to and from auto shows, circuses, parades, displays, special excursions, and antique car club meetings.
  • for testing purposes.
  • for the pleasure of others without compensation.
Collector vehicles may not be used for:

  • commercial purposes or to carry a load.
  • regular transportation in the manner of a fully licensed vehicle.
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the part that interests me is the may not be used for 'regular transportation in the manner of a fully licensed vehicle' i could not find the RCW that defined this. and was wondering if anyone knew if this would for example prohibit me from driving it to work on nice days or something like that.
I know most of you are not in washington state but someone has to have an idea of where to find the info.

any ideas?
 
Just a guess but I would think driving it to work would be a violation. Hard to imagine that you could get a ticket for it though.
 
In CT we have 'Early American' plates, which I have on my 850. They have similar restrictions as you do. As it was explained to me by my insurance agent this is more of a concern on cars & trucks, intended to prevent abuse of the antuiqe plates on daily drivers. As long as you don't ride it to work every day you should be in the clear. The only time this could become an issue is in the event of an accident or an insurance claim. I'd be far more worried about the insurance implications rather than the potential for a ticket.

(I can't help but get a kick from having an 'early american' plate on my japanese bike. That and regularly showing it to the local RUBs on thier fatboys)
 
It also says it may be ridden "for the pleasure of others without compensation."

I know if I saw you riding along, it would give me pleasure to see a nice GS.....and I didn't pay you anything.:)

Is the only advantage to the plates is that you don't have to renew them every year ? What other advantages to collector plates ?
 
Larry D said:
It also says it may be ridden "for the pleasure of others without compensation."

I know if I saw you riding along, it would give me pleasure to see a nice GS.....and I didn't pay you anything.:)

Is the only advantage to the plates is that you don't have to renew them every year ? What other advantages to collector plates ?
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well, I don't know about other advantages but not only do you not have to renew them every year, but you don't have to renew them EVER. they are good for the life of the vehicle. I thought that was kinda cool. plus just being able to say that you have a collector's vehicle would be kinda cool.

but I don't really see any other advantages on the DOL website...
 
That would be nice to never have to renew them. You may check with your insurance carrier and see what it would do to your rates to have a collector registered bike.:)
 
Larry D said:
That would be nice to never have to renew them. You may check with your insurance carrier and see what it would do to your rates to have a collector registered bike.:)
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That is a good thought. In Washington there is no requirement for insurance on motorcycles so I don't have insurance on either of my bikes (both were purchased originally for $500 each so I'm not to worried about it). I doubt it would affect my car insurance but in theory it COULD so I should check...
 
in texas antique tags are for vehicles older than 25 years. allthough they still have to be renewed every year (state wants the tax money). with these tags you can only drive the vehicle 1500 miles per year but there is no state inspection. i have been thinking of getting some for my 67 fairlane but the speedo does not work and i don't know how they check milage. i have a friend that has some on a 67 lemans that sits in his driveway that hasn't been driven in 6 years. he has been doing work on it very slowly. the reason he put the tags on it was the city wanted to tow it off because it has sat for so long. about once a year he gets a letter to remove it and he calls and tells the to come buy and he will show them it does run and can be moved and is tagged. always makes the city made because it is legal.
 
Umm, I thought you were testing it out on the way to work so that when the weekend roles around, you will be good for that antique bike show LOL.
 
A friend of mine here in oHIo has several bikes with 'collector' plates on them. :dancing:

Yes, mileage is supposed to be limited to shows and whatnot, but he figures that if he is ever stopped, he will say that he was going to be part of a display/parade/whatever on the way home from work. And, with so many bikes to choose from, he can ride a different 'collector' bike every day of the week, so the chances of being caught are rather slim. :D

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Not worth the agravation. I imagine you could get away with it on the weekends, During the week you probably get stopped
 
I've never heard of anyone getting stopped for having aftermarket pipes, pods, different needles, no turn signals, etc.. I wouldn't sweat it. (Although it might be worth looking into the penalties just in case.)
 
That grey area is a gimme...

How does a cop know where you were going? What business is it of his anyway?

I think you are looking too deep...just do it.
 
One of the issues I have seen with classic or antique vehicles has been the insurance policies. Many of the classic policies will not cover the vehicle in a parking lot. This is there way of making sure the vehicle is used for pleasure or shows and not for daily use. I currently just use regular insurance on my vehicles but I have a few that are in storage that have a moderately high value that will need proper coverage when I choose to put them on the road.
 
SqDancerLynn1 said:
Not worth the agravation. I imagine you could get away with it on the weekends, During the week you probably get stopped
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Total agreement here. Old M/Cs are so cheap to license and insure, why fret about the possibility of a ticket?
 
In WI the only stipulations on collector or hobbyist plates are you have to have a vehicle with a normal plate and the collector/hobbyist licensed vehicle cannot be driven in January and it has to be at least 25 years old. The initial cost for the plate is $70 or so, but it's a one time purchase. Then if you have other vehicles that fall into that qualification they are $25 or so.

But you can drive it as much as you want anywhere you want, except in January.

When I lived in MO it had to be 25 years old and only driven to car shows or the like, or was it just weekends... I forgot and that was long ago.
 
Of course if you're driving a bike in Jan in Wisconsin you might qualify for a "mentally handicapped" plate.;)
 
Curious question, i was once denied classic car insurance, i lived in new york at the time could this be the reason i was denied?

No accidents, tickets etc....
 
Here in BC Canada you can get a collector's plate for your car or bike if it is 25 years old, original condition and very good shape - no rust, damage missing pieces etc. You have to submit an application including photographs and if they accept the application they send you a plate.

With the collector plate insurance then goes from about $800 a year to $220 a year for my GS1000. The conditions are that you must have a different vehicle registered as your primary transportation and you can never use the collector bike/vehicle to go to and from work or for any commercial use etc.

Those insurance prices are with the maximum safe driving discount available as well.... Seems BC insurance is quite expensive (government insurance, no other options, a monopoly). It has its pros and cons...
 
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