buildit Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 ^^^I have heard of events using parade laws that allow unlicensed vehicles to drive on the street, but these occured in other states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I heard that it's an old unwritten Ohio law, but if you challenge a cop to a motorcycle joust, and win you get out of any infractions and earn a golden fiddle.If you lose, he gets your bike and your soul.Or, wait... maybe I'm confusing two things?and the devil is a fiddle player too........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balaormiga Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I can get a fully lighted, street ready Aprilia RS125 2-stroke with a stamp on the frame that says, "for offroad use" legally. Can I get it plated in Ohio then?If you can't then you shoudn't be on a public road with it. It may be a pain in the ass but you have to trailer it. I fail to see the issue here. Maybe I'm missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I fail to see the issue here. Maybe I'm missing something.yah, me either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Have either of you ever done an enduro ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 He didn't like it when the plates were registered to the rider's Harley at home in his garage and not the KTM that was being ridden.ROFL. Figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) If you can't then you shoudn't be on a public road with it. It may be a pain in the ass but you have to trailer it. I fail to see the issue here. Maybe I'm missing something.Aprilia imported 500 RS125s as "offroad use only" race bikes. They did this because the bikes couldn't pass emissions laws since they are 2-strokes. So the bikes come over with no lighting harness or plate holders. You can buy the harness, lights, and plate holder and make it a street legal bike in that sense, but it still doesn't pass emissions. So, if you had a state that doesn't do emissions checks and only looks at paperwork then you could possibly get an RS125 plated to ride on the street which would be fucking sweet! That's the point.Basically what I'm getting at is, I heart the RS125. It will primarily be a race bike, but it'd be nice to pimp it on the street every now and then. Edited September 1, 2009 by RSVDon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 If you can't then you shoudn't be on a public road with it. It may be a pain in the ass but you have to trailer it. I fail to see the issue here. Maybe I'm missing something.In many of the trailhead towns I've ridden in, like those supporting the Hatfield McCoy trails, offroad only vehicles are welcomed...even seen a few signs that say "offroad vehicles, please obey the rules of the road". Cops give a nod, and sometimes wave. In fact, there are towns where ORV's are daily drivers and life just chugs along without much trouble.I guess I fail to see the issue with those situations either.Could it be that during an event like this, perhaps the letter of the law, while being the letter of the law, doesn't really need to be so firmly applied?I guess I'm a "no blood, no foul" kinda guy where scary reckless freedom is always a little preferable to orderly joyless enforcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 It doesn't sound like he's firmly applying the letter of the law to me. he was merely checking license, registration and insurance.What would happen if one of those uninsured bikes were to get in an accident in that little town and it was shown that the local law enforcement was just letting them slip by?I understand that this event has been going on for many years, but perhaps some people actually complained. Or perhaps there has been issues in the past and they wanted to set a new precedent. Asking motorcycles to be legal for road use is not an excessive request, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 The moral of this thread is. . .OMG RS125 ON THE STREET?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 So, if you had a state that doesn't do emissions checks and only looks at paperwork then you could possibly get an RS125 plated to ride on the street which would be fucking sweet! That's the point.And this is how ohio works:Take an offroad title to a title agency.Ask for a "Change of Body Affidavit"Affirm that your bike has all street legal requirements.Sign the form.Pay your moneysAccept your newly printed street title.Go to BMV and get your plate.It is THAT easy.NO inspection needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 In many of the trailhead towns I've ridden in, like those supporting the Hatfield McCoy trails, offroad only vehicles are welcomed...even seen a few signs that say "offroad vehicles, please obey the rules of the road". Cops give a nod, and sometimes wave. In fact, there are towns where ORV's are daily drivers and life just chugs along without much trouble.I guess I fail to see the issue with those situations either.Could it be that during an event like this, perhaps the letter of the law, while being the letter of the law, doesn't really need to be so firmly applied?I guess I'm a "no blood, no foul" kinda guy where scary reckless freedom is always a little preferable to orderly joyless enforcement.I'm sure you have, local municipalities can enforce whatever rules they want on municipality only roads. The thing is, no registration means no insurance means no coverage, can't have liability coverage on an offroad vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 And this is how ohio works:Take an offroad title to a title agency.Ask for a "Change of Body Affidavit"Affirm that your bike has all street legal requirements.Sign the form.Pay your moneysAccept your newly printed street title.Go to BMV and get your plate.It is THAT easy.NO inspection needed.Dammit! You kinda shouldn't have told me that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Dammit! You kinda shouldn't have told me that. Do bikes have to be echecked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Do bikes have to be echecked?Only in our counties... I wonder how many people on the board are 'Echeck? WTF?' Having lived in Richland county most of my life, I was 'WTF' when I first learned about it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Do bikes have to be echecked?Not where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 can't have liability coverage on an offroad vehicle.yes you can. it doesn't cost too much and can save you a lot of trouble should an accident occur offroad (think wayne) Dammit! You kinda shouldn't have told me that. Umm, sorry? Can I have a ride on your new RS125?don't mind airforce one in the background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 yes you can. it doesn't cost too much and can save you a lot of trouble should an accident occur offroad (think wayne) Yup, you're right, I double checked. However racing/speed tests are unacceptable.Good thing I'm not an agent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Holy sh*t, you guys see the new paint scheme on the 'busa in the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Umm, sorry? Can I have a ride on your new RS125?don't mind airforce one in the backgroundOMGWTFBBQAIRFORCEONE! An Aprilia guy showed up at Indy on an RS125 that was plated and was revving it up. Lol it's so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yup, you're right, I double checked. However racing/speed tests are unacceptable. Right. It's just a nice safety net to protect you in case you chuck your bike into a lawyer or something. Holy sh*t, you guys see the new paint scheme on the 'busa in the background?And it's cornering!OMGWTFBBQAIRFORCEONE! An Aprilia guy showed up at Indy on an RS125 that was plated and was revving it up. Lol it's so cool!That pic was made after the whole airforce one doing a flyby of downtown NYC earlier in the year. some site was having a contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 And it's cornering!Wrong, you can clearly see it isn't set up for the next corner. It's surely going straight off the road as most Busas do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Wrong, you can clearly see it isn't set up for the next corner. It's surely going straight off the road as most Busas do. Late apex.the safe way to ride the dragon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Holy sh*t, you guys see the new paint scheme on the 'busa in the background?HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA that's awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balaormiga Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Aprilia imported 500 RS125s as "offroad use only" race bikes. They did this because the bikes couldn't pass emissions laws since they are 2-strokes. So the bikes come over with no lighting harness or plate holders. You can buy the harness, lights, and plate holder and make it a street legal bike in that sense, but it still doesn't pass emissions. So, if you had a state that doesn't do emissions checks and only looks at paperwork then you could possibly get an RS125 plated to ride on the street which would be fucking sweet! That's the point.Basically what I'm getting at is, I heart the RS125. It will primarily be a race bike, but it'd be nice to pimp it on the street every now and then. Wow that is one sweet looking machine. Hmmmm... maybe worth taking a chance. My point was in regards to the guys whining about breaking the law and geting caught. Whether it be an enduro race, ATV mini-bike or whatever .. ride it on the street with no license but don't whine if you get caught. The laws are there for a reason.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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