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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 09:58 AM
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Default Vanity plate arrived!

So I applied for a NYS vanity plate with the historical designation. Score on both!

Now if I ever run across a '42 period NYS plate, I'll switch it out.

What are youse folks running for vanity plates?


 

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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 09:59 AM
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I would say but someone might report me so let’s just say I like it as do most folks that see it and get it…

That is a cool one.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 10:08 AM
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I run a 1946 NYS plate on my bike, took me a while to find it. I would assume 1942 would be even harder to find due to the War, but patience pays off. I actually found mine on the Bay. I like your Vanity plate, good score.


 
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Old Nov 11, 2023 | 08:47 AM
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We do like billy has and register that number on the correct year of the machine - yea jersey is got sand in the a$$ about it in the town cops or state police for that matter but cant or just have not ticked me over it but i have a family card
 
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Old Nov 11, 2023 | 03:00 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2023 | 10:54 AM
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So change in plans. Only a few days after getting my vanity plate, I spot this on eBay.




So I checked with NYS DMV and it's a go to use!

So now the HD1942 can ride my garage wall with the other vanity plates I've had over the years.

96'DR350 (1DIRT) '64 TRIUMPH (T 1964) '16 FLHTK (OKO SU)

I still have (SU 44) on the '16. And to mitigate the sting, I will be selling an autographed version of my SU 44 plate. It was signed by legendary Syracuse running back Floyd Little.

He was cool, so I know he won't mind.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 06:31 PM
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Architect - I see you are not running the NYS reggy sticker. Any issues with LEO’s?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2023 | 06:47 AM
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No issues, sticker is on the back of anybody wants to see it.
 
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Same with my Shovel, the sticker on the face is a 1970, the current sticker is on the back. I have not been hassled for either plate, I actually believe LEO understand what the Vintage plates are and why we do not want to put the new sticker on it.

What have you heard about NYS Inspections for your Flathead? I had a piece of paper from DMV once that said she was exempt due to age, but I have not been able to find it again. I have never had the '46 inspected, just wondering if you heard anything up your way.

 
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I am waiting until spring to get all three bikes inspected.

I’ll report back then.
 
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