Do I Need To Keep My Title With My Motorcycle? (and Other Legal Stuff)

[Benito]

I don't have a motorcycle however, but I am seeking to commence riding soon. I have some legality queries.-Like a vehicle, do I want to maintain my insurance and title on the motorcycle somehow? I don't really see places to store that stuff on a bike.-Do motorcycles need to have to go by means of emissions inspection every single year like automobiles? Or do I just require to get the tags renewed?-Any other legal stuff that I missed, can you explain?Thanks.

[oded]

turkermom said: 1 You should never keep the title to any of your vehicles in the vehicle itself. They should be kept in a safe place. Insurance cards should be kept in the glove compartment(or where ever) in the car; I guess it's good to keep the card in your wallet for the motorcycle if there is no compartment which looks usable.As for emissions testing, call your local DMV since it'll vary by state. 58 months ago

[linley81]

turkermom said: 2 OK, here you go. I'll sum it up though; motorcycles are exempt. I'd still call though.http://www.state.tn.us/environment/apc/vehicle/ :EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2005, Gasoline and Diesel Vehicles with a GVWR up to 10,500 lbs. must pass an emissions test prior to registration renewal if registering in Hamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson or Wilson Counties.If you have a vehicle registered in Hamilton, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, or Wilson County, see testing information and station schedules If you have a vehicle registered in Davidson County, go to Metro Public Health Department of Nashville/Davidson County, Vehicle Inspection. If you have a vehicle registered in Shelby County, go to City of Memphis, Motor Vehicle Inspection Bureau.IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The State of Tennessee developed more restrictive regulations to control air pollution from mobile sources in counties that were not meeting the new 8-hour ozone Federal Standards for air quality. As a result, certain vehicles registered in Hamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties are required to pass a vehicle emission test. Gasoline and diesel vehicles with a model year of 1975 and newer and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rate(GVWR) of 10,500 lbs or less must pass an emission test before the vehicle?s registration can be renewed. ********Motorcycles are exempt.****************Effective July 1, 2002, 1996 and newer model vehicles will undergo an Onboard Diagnostics test, and a gas cap leak check instead of the traditional tailpipe and tampering test. 58 months ago

[Bronsson]

You should never keep the title to any of your vehicles in the vehicle itself. They should be kept in a safe place. Insurance cards should be kept in the glove compartment(or where ever) in the car; I guess it's good to keep the card in your wallet for the motorcycle if there is no compartment which looks usable.As for emissions testing, call your local DMV since it'll vary by state.

[wilbart]

Yeah, your title should be kept in a safe place, preferably a safe deposit box. Registration and insurance cards should be kept on your person, although you might have a place to store it on the bike somewhere. I had a small amount of storage space in the cover of the battery compartment. A lot of bikes have a lockable storage compartment under the seat, too.

[Valiant]

Do I need to keep my title with my motorcycle?No. Keep that at home.> do I need to keep my insuranceFold that and keep it in your wallet. You need to show it when you're stopped. It doesn't have to be attached to your motorcycle.> and title on the motorcycle somehowTitle: No.Current registration document: fold that and keep it in your wallet. You need to show it when you're stopped. It doesn't have to be attached to your motorcycle.> Do motorcycles need to go through emissions inspection each year like cars?California: No. Your state may vary, but since California doesn't require it, I doubt your state will.> do I just need to get the tags renewed?California: Yes, every year. $$$. You need to have the current stickers on the license plate. Trust me, I've been pulled over twice for not having them. I've also been pulled over twice for riding on bald tires.I was also pulled over once for doing 90 mph on the 210 freeway, but that's not relevant to the current discussion... ...and finally, after I smashed up, a nice CHP officer told me to drag my motorcycle off the road. I guess that's not relevant either.

[Dekel]

OK, here you go. I'll sum it up though; motorcycles are exempt. I'd still call though.http://www.state.tn.us/environment/apc/vehicle/ :EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2005, Gasoline and Diesel Vehicles with a GVWR up to 10,500 lbs. must pass an emissions test prior to registration renewal if registering in Hamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson or Wilson Counties.If you have a vehicle registered in Hamilton, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, or Wilson County, see testing information and station schedules If you have a vehicle registered in Davidson County, go to Metro Public Health Department of Nashville/Davidson County, Vehicle Inspection. If you have a vehicle registered in Shelby County, go to City of Memphis, Motor Vehicle Inspection Bureau.IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The State of Tennessee developed more restrictive regulations to control air pollution from mobile sources in counties that were not meeting the new 8-hour ozone Federal Standards for air quality. As a result, certain vehicles registered in Hamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties are required to pass a vehicle emission test. Gasoline and diesel vehicles with a model year of 1975 and newer and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rate(GVWR) of 10,500 lbs or less must pass an emission test before the vehicle?s registration can be renewed. ********Motorcycles are exempt.****************Effective July 1, 2002, 1996 and newer model vehicles will undergo an Onboard Diagnostics test, and a gas cap leak check instead of the traditional tailpipe and tampering test.

[Thurstan]

You keep your insurance card(or proof), your registration, and your license with you. I wouldn't leave it with the bike but put it in your jacket in a zip-lock baggie or your wallet. You don't want to leave you title with the bike as someone could steal it and sign it over to themselves and make it look like maybe you sold it to them and take possession of your motorcycle. I have seen nuttier things happen.   JayD 22 months ago

[Mihangel]

Do I need to keep my title with my motorcycle?(and other Legal stuff)? Do I need to keep my title with my motorcycle?No. Keep that at home.> do I need to keep my insuranceFold that and keep it in your wallet. You need to show it when you're stopped. It doesn't have to be attached to your motorcycle.> and title on the motorcycle somehowTitle: No.Current registration document: fold that and keep it in your wallet. You need to show it when you're stopped. It doesn't have to be attached to your motorcycle.> Do motorcycles need to go through emissions inspection each year like cars?California: No. Your state may vary, but since California doesn't require it, I doubt your state will.> do I just need to get the tags renewed?California: Yes, every year. $$$. You need to have the current stickers on the license plate. Trust me, I've been pulled over twice for not having them. I've also been pulled over twice for riding on bald tires.I was also pulled over once for doing 90 mph on the 210 freeway, but that's not relevant to the current discussion... ...and finally, after I smashed up, a nice CHP officer told me to drag my motorcycle off the road. I guess that's not relevant either. Sources: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090327093535AAtO4G9 Dream-Peddler 52 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[Lendall]

IchtheosaurusRex said: 3 Yeah, your title should be kept in a safe place, preferably a safe deposit box. Registration and insurance cards should be kept on your person, although you might have a place to store it on the bike somewhere. I had a small amount of storage space in the cover of the battery compartment. A lot of bikes have a lockable storage compartment under the seat, too. 58 months ago