California Plated vs Non-Plated - California

[KTMRack]

I am contemplating a new bike. I have a plated KTM 450 EXC. What little riding I have done on the pavement I could do without. So do you really needed a plated bike? Why?

[rockchucker22]

It is a must for me I can connect hundereds of miles of riding while only touching pavement briefly but I do it legally and with out worring about the law.

[Penton]

It is even illegal on dirt roads as well to ride without a plate, so bet to get one.

[pterry]

Alot of forestry roads are street legal only. Now that Cali has green and red stickers it seems easier to have the plate and not worry.

[1.21GW]

I would stay with a plate for sure. It is going to be come more and more important.

I think you will kick your self later if you don't get one on the new bike.

[YZDOC]

With Husqvarna and KTM you can't go wrong with new bike with plate. I see it as a must now because Comifornication is such a green weenie state. Think of all the interconnecting roads in Big Bear, Arrow Head, Silverwood, Baldy, and then there is the desert area that is legal to cross the road but not ride the road for a distance to connect another area to. I thought about it for a long time and ended up with the DS bike. Yes, I have dirt only too, but think of it. If you can afford both then go that route. You can get a couple of sweet machines for both duties if you have the cash flow.

[The Regulator]

I am contemplating a new bike..... So do you really needed a plated bike? Why?

Yes!!

So you can see/ride stuff like this...> http://vimeo.com/7157475

[YZDOC]

Shiz. If that video of Regulator don't change your thought nothing will.

Were is the invite for next time you hit that?

[The Regulator]

Shiz. If that video of Regulator don't change your thought nothing will.

Were is the invite for next time you hit that?

You bet! Lots of great stuff up there. Come sping it's on again!

[weathergeek]

It is a must for me I can connect hundereds of miles of riding while only touching pavement briefly but I do it legally and with out worring about the law.

Exactly the reason I would give for a plate. But alas, I don't have one. May change that though at some point.

[Countdown]

Simple, so you can do things like

http://mex2can.com/

You have two choices; ride around in little OHV parks, or see whats out there in the real world.

[KTMRack]

Shiz. If that video of Regulator don't change your thought nothing will.

Were is the invite for next time you hit that?

You bet! Lots of great stuff up there. Come sping it's on again!

That is right in my backyard. ?

I do not have a video to show you but, we did run into a few guys on Sunday 10/04 it got cold in a hurry. Here are some photos of our ride to Shuteye/Whiskey. The only time I need a plate is if we decide to ride the 25-30 miles to the trail head or go into Bass Lake for a Forks burger. I usually have my boys with me so a plated bike does not do me any good.

I know the area

When it's not snowing here is an idea of what you can see.

Ride on gents!!?

[bills442]

i'd get (or keep ) plates. It's an insurance policy against the tide of closures.

[Paul Gerrity]

I heard that once a bike has a plate, it needs insurance for the rest or it's life-plate or no plate. Is this true?

[KTMRack]

I heard that once a bike has a plate, it needs insurance for the rest or it's life-plate or no plate. Is this true?

I do not know the answer to that question.

[KTMRack]

i'd get (or keep ) plates. It's an insurance policy against the tide of closures.

If an area is closed to riding, how does a plate change the ability to ride the closed area?

[Chas_M]

A street plate in CA is an absolute must have. Most of the guys I ride with are street plated. Those that aren't plated are extremely handicapped, and either pass up excellent riding opportunities or ride in fear of getting cited by John Law.

[rockchucker22]

I heard that once a bike has a plate, it needs insurance for the rest or it's life-plate or no plate. Is this true?

Not true, as long as the bike is dual regestration (Plate/greensticker)

[KTMRack]

i'd get (or keep ) plates. It's an insurance policy against the tide of closures.

If an area is closed to riding, how does a plate change the ability to ride the closed area?

A street plate in CA is an absolute must have. Most of the guys I ride with are street plated. Those that aren't plated are extremely handicapped, and either pass up excellent riding opportunities or ride in fear of getting cited by John Law.

Once again.... If an area is CLOSED how does a license plate help you?

[Dust_Devil]

It helps you get to the closed area legally........