Hey everyone,
I just purchased a 2000 GS500 as my first motorcycle after tons of searching for a bike. I stumbled across this mesage board and I think I'll be spending a lot of time here now. I'm getting the bike trailered here on saturday and as soon as I get it registered I'll be riding it. Registration looks like its gonna be a nightmare since I'm not a resident of the state I'm living in (here as a student) and might have to take the bike home (300 miles) to get it registered there. Anyone know if you can title a vehicle in a state where you're not a permanent resident (my drivers license is from Ohio, I'm in Maryland). Anyways I just wanted to say hey and see if you guys had any wise words for a first time gs owner and a first time rider. Thanks.
Welcome!
I think it really depends on the state and I can't really speak for Ohio but it may be possible to register it at school. I'm from NJ, but go to school in NY. I bought a car in NY a couple years ago and I registered and insured in NY even though I have a NJ licence. The address on my registration/insurance is my school housing address, which changes every year and is returned to sender in the summer. Is this legal? Did someone screw up at the DMV? IDK. Do I care? No. I have been pulled over twice in this car, and the cops never gave me any real crap about it so it may be fine.
congrats and welcome, i got my first street bike to, should be picking up my 95 gs500 tom hopefully. I was in the same situation as you, im from long island NY but goto school in philly. rather than register and all that back in Ny i decided to switch my license to PA. Only costed $36 and about an hours time with the right documents(old license, birth certificate, SS card, 2 pieces of mail at your current address). Have fun and good luck.
If you have a problem, post it and wait. Don't get too flustered and realize that with proper maintenance the GS will live nearly indefinitely.
Grats on the bike :thumb: Lots of info on this forum if you have a question just ask . . . . . .
Welcome to the craziness!!!!
welcome :cheers:
Welcome, both of you!
I made a bunch of phone calls today, turns out someone at the BMV didn't know what she was talking about, I CAN title in ohio without taking the bike there, just have to wait for a form in the mail to have an MD cop fill out to verify that VIN on the bike matches the title and then I can title and register it myself when I go home for laborday weekend. I hate paperwork. Ohio has some of the best rates on motorcycle insurance and I don't have to transfer anything when I move in December so at least it'll save me some cash, even if it does mean waiting one more week before I get to ride :mad: . A friend of mine who rides at home (in ohio) suggested saving some cash on the storage unit (apartment = no garage) once winter comes by just storing the bike in my room. I've got the space -- the only catch is my apartment is on the 2nd floor. Anyone ever try wheeling a bike up a flight of stairs?
Quote from: mjn12 on August 25, 2006, 11:32:45 AM
I made a bunch of phone calls today, turns out someone at the BMV didn't know what she was talking about, I CAN title in ohio without taking the bike there, just have to wait for a form in the mail to have an MD cop fill out to verify that VIN on the bike matches the title and then I can title and register it myself when I go home for laborday weekend. I hate paperwork. Ohio has some of the best rates on motorcycle insurance and I don't have to transfer anything when I move in December so at least it'll save me some cash, even if it does mean waiting one more week before I get to ride :mad: . A friend of mine who rides at home (in ohio) suggested saving some cash on the storage unit (apartment = no garage) once winter comes by just storing the bike in my room. I've got the space -- the only catch is my apartment is on the 2nd floor. Anyone ever try wheeling a bike up a flight of stairs?
dont store your bike in your apartment, it's dangerous and most likely against the law.
Welcome to the board! :cheers: :thumb:
I know there are a few who've gotten their GS's upstairs, but it's not a great idea.... As for storing them inside, we have two sitting in our enclosed back patio...we wouldn't let our babies sit out in the cold, damp night....all alone and askeerd!! :nono: :icon_mrgreen: