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To: Myrddin

I think I have about the same number of motorcycles but haven’t ridden due to less than stellar health. But hoping things improve in the spring. I only renew tabs when I actually use something. WA just started requiring liability coverage for motorcycles and I will purchase (maybe) if I start riding again. There is no linkage (so far) with insurance. The vehicle registrations here are all around $100 unless the GVWR is higher than normal. Some of the bikes have vintage collector plates and don’t need renewal.


4,069 posted on 12/07/2020 4:21:48 PM PST by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc O'Morgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: steve86
When I was working in San Diego, I put 20,000 miles on each of 1) 2009 Kawasaki Versys 2) 2008 Harley Sportster 3) 2009 Harley Fat Bob. I acquired the Yamaha SR400 in early 2016 and it barely has 1,000 miles accrued. It was common to put 1300 miles per month on a bike in San Diego. The 2007 Yamaha Roadliner has under 1400 miles on the odometer. The Kawasaki VN950 hasn't been run since 2015. The other two bikes are my wife's Honda CTX700 and Piaggio BV500. She hasn't ridden them since 2014.

The lack of use derives from working 70 weeks and a limited riding season in Idaho. What little time off I have is spent with my wife going to dinner or doing household shopping on a weekend. In San Diego, I rented a room so I could work a contract there. The motorcycle was ridden daily to work and on weekends. 50 to 60 hour weeks, but responsible to cover all my daily living needs e.g. shopping, laundry, food. I would call my wife in the evening after dinner. 5 years of that with just 2 weeks home each week.

4,070 posted on 12/07/2020 9:18:48 PM PST by Myrddin
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