At last, the Big Block can be classified in the state of Washington as a Collector Vehicle. The annual rego was due last Wednesday, and typically costs about $105 per year. On Tuesday I visited a department of motor vehicle office - where the ladies behind the counter actually smile - with title and rego papers in hand, and for a one-time fee of $71.50, was able to secure a lifetime rego! This can be done in WA state as long as the vehicle is currently registered, and at least thirty years old.

A handful of years ago I converted the bits of the bike to a 1993 K1100RS V-tube frame for a more sturdy backbone as compared to the '87 K100RS single tube frame I had originally used.

Of course, the state is far behind in allocating actual metal plates, so I've been given a plasticised paper, temporary number plate which expires in October of this year. Free reprints are handed out if it exceeds the date stamped.

No club membership or inspection was required. I'm limited to riding to events, to workshops for repair or maintenance, or "casual" use. Since it's so ill-defined, and I don't use the bike but half a dozen times a year, a few longer rides here and there oughta be fine. I reckon it's the best way to keep extra money in my pocket for petrol.

Chuffed.

It's forty years old here and the classification is 'Historic Vehicle', but I know the feeling. Low Flying Brick has just gone through its last government-mandated annual test and as of May 24th next year, I no longer have to pay annual vehicle excise duty (commonly and incorrectly known as 'road tax') on it either.

Dai wrote:It's forty years old here and the classification is 'Historic Vehicle', but I know the feeling. Low Flying Brick has just gone through its last government-mandated annual test and as of May 24th next year, I no longer have to pay annual vehicle excise duty (commonly and incorrectly known as 'road tax') on it either.

The woman who processed my application asked whether the bike was modified or customised at all. I demurred. What do they know!? No one's looking at it and there's no fine print on the application.

don't ask (well, they did), don't tell  

pls do remember the 11th commandment:
just don't get caught 

bad boy wrote:don't ask (well, they did), don't tell  
pls do remember the 11th commandment:
just don't get caught 

As I often say...We know which rules we can break!