What papers do you need on you when riding?

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MrGompers
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#11 Unread post by MrGompers »

Don't carry the title with you. That's what proves you own the bike.

License, reg, and insurance is all you need.
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#12 Unread post by jonnythan »

License is in my wallet.

Proof of insurance and registration are in a Ziploc freezer bag and stored under the tool kit on my '87 XV535, which is located under the seat. The seat on my bike is a flip-up seat that gives you access to the battery, gas cap, and toolkit. It's auto-locking and only opens with the key.

Title is at home in the filing cabinet, but I'm considering getting a safe deposit box to store that kinda stuff.
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#13 Unread post by intotherain »

JW what is the registration?? I thought that was the title.

man I should carry more stuff when Im riding, I didnt carry anything until now.

Except yesterday was the last day for biking for the year. It was 9 degrees F here all day today! I dont think my garage doorcould even open
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#14 Unread post by storysunfolding »

i keep a copy of all my bike papers in my riding jackets. I'm never without them when riding
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#15 Unread post by Koss »

Dohun wrote:JW what is the registration?? I thought that was the title.

man I should carry more stuff when Im riding, I didnt carry anything until now.

Except yesterday was the last day for biking for the year. It was 9 degrees F here all day today! I dont think my garage doorcould even open
Registration is what paper you get when you register your vehicle with the state dmv. The title is like a deed, it proves that you own the vehicle.

Like on a car, you have two stickers, inspection and registration. Then you need your license, and insurance.
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#16 Unread post by qwerty »

In Texas, all you need if you get pulled over is M license and proof of insurance. Registration and inspection stickers must be current, and the officer will run the tag to make sure it corresponds to your license info. f you are driving a borrowed car or riding a borrowed bike, he'll run the VIN to see if it is reported stolen.
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