Do you need a license to buy a new bike at a dealership?

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Do you need a license to buy a new bike at a dealership?

#1 Unread post by Gator »

What about to secure insurance as well?
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#2 Unread post by skoebl »

Dunno about the insurance part...but I still only have my permit (yes, I know...bad Scott **slaps hand**) and I just bought my SV
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Not in Ohio. If you got the money, you can buy the bike.
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#4 Unread post by ofblong »

yup you got the $$$/credit you can buy a bike in michigan. dont even need insurance to buy it.
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lol yeah, they dont care... at all. you could tell em your buying the bike for a suicide attempt and they'd smile and sell it to you.
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#6 Unread post by Sev »

They never asked me if I have a license when I bought either of my bikes (I live in Alberta).
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

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Re: Do you need a license to buy a new bike at a dealership?

#7 Unread post by Dragonhawk »

Gator wrote:What about to secure insurance as well?
No. If you would like to know all the proper steps involved in getting a motorcycle (because being taught step-by-step how to do it seems almost impossible) go here:
www.CaliforniaBikeNights.com/learn

I made that page myself, specifically to help people answer questions like yours and more. Hope you find it helpful...
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#8 Unread post by Lion_Lady »

In most states you do not need a license to purchase, but no insurer will underwrite an UNlicensed rider... (think about it).

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#9 Unread post by ZooTech »

Lion_Lady wrote:In most states you do not need a license to purchase, but no insurer will underwrite an UNlicensed rider... (think about it).

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#10 Unread post by VermilionX »

i was able to insure my previous bike w/o a license.

i did have a permit though.
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