Long post, no point, just kinda funny, ENJOY
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Long post, no point, just kinda funny, ENJOY
A little background...
I got my first bike back in 1984. (honda 750 magna) I took my tests and got my license and all that good stuff. I sold that bike for whatever reason and then bought a 1986 700 magna. I got married in 1986 and we got her a 500 shadow. She did not get her license. A buddy of mine borrowed and wrecked my bike, $1600 in damages. I sold it and the wifes and here is where the story starts.
I had to renew my license and due to a very tainted driving history (no dui, should have been but that was back in the day when they were not quite as strict)I had to take the written test. They gave me an auto only test which I got half way through and turned it back in. They gave me the correct combo test which I passed, they took my pic and sent me on my way. About a week later I noticed that they failed to put the motorcycle endorsment on my license. I called them and politly explained what had happened. I was told that I would need to come and take the test again including the road course and that should take care of it. And of course give them more money. I stated my case that they were the ones that messed up and should correct the problem. Of course they did not concure so I proceeded to politly tell them that they could KISS MY *** and keep the damn endorsment and I would ride till I got a ticket.
Well, I had sold my wrecked and repaired bike and was not sure when I would get another. I did ride my brother inlaws bikes from time to time but not more than just a trip around town every now and then.
Fast forward to last September when I bought my 2007 SG. All my friends asked if I had my license which prompted the whole story from back in the day and led me to my statement of "I ain't gettin no dam licence till I get a ticket for it. They screwed me once and I am riden that train to the end". Well it always was a good story and produced the laughs because we ALL knew it was just a matter of time. So now the wife gets her 2007 RKC and I know we are going to get them and do the safety class but I am still draggin my feet.
We practiced quite a bit in the school yard and my wife is a very good rider. It all came back to me like riding a bike andwe are both very competint in handling our bikes and safe riding. Now before you all go crazy on myass,I am also inteligent enough to know that you can always learn more and I actually have purchased the Ride Like a Pro DVD and we are honing our skills every time we ride. I have put around 8,000 miles on my bike and she already has about 2,000 andmiles ridden not years riding is where your experience comes from (IMO).
Event # 1
Well, about6 weeks ago a city cop comes down a ramp and turns on his lights. He points to the outside lane which happened to be where I was and I thought "well, this is the point where i get my license".He pulls over,I pull over in front of him, I wait for him, he stands by the road, I walk about half way to him and hollar "do you need me?" He politly responds "No, I was pointing to the mattress in the median" I ask if he needs any help and he sends me on my way. No ticket, no warning, manI am invincable. I ain't gettin no stinkin license. Of course this makes for a good story as one of my co workers sees me on the side of the road.
Event # 2
The wife gets her RKC and I am out riding it to put the miles on so we can do the pipes and tuner and 1000 mile service. I make a turn heading up 89 to the mountains here in NC. There sits a license check. "Damit". Not only did I not have a license but the insurance info, and registration was all in the wifes pocketbook. I see a Dollar General out of the corner of my I and instinctivly pull in to a driveway that did NOT take me there. It took me into the State Prison Camp Highway Division yard with no exit. Boy am I in for it as now they will be waiting for me when I turn around and lea
I got my first bike back in 1984. (honda 750 magna) I took my tests and got my license and all that good stuff. I sold that bike for whatever reason and then bought a 1986 700 magna. I got married in 1986 and we got her a 500 shadow. She did not get her license. A buddy of mine borrowed and wrecked my bike, $1600 in damages. I sold it and the wifes and here is where the story starts.
I had to renew my license and due to a very tainted driving history (no dui, should have been but that was back in the day when they were not quite as strict)I had to take the written test. They gave me an auto only test which I got half way through and turned it back in. They gave me the correct combo test which I passed, they took my pic and sent me on my way. About a week later I noticed that they failed to put the motorcycle endorsment on my license. I called them and politly explained what had happened. I was told that I would need to come and take the test again including the road course and that should take care of it. And of course give them more money. I stated my case that they were the ones that messed up and should correct the problem. Of course they did not concure so I proceeded to politly tell them that they could KISS MY *** and keep the damn endorsment and I would ride till I got a ticket.
Well, I had sold my wrecked and repaired bike and was not sure when I would get another. I did ride my brother inlaws bikes from time to time but not more than just a trip around town every now and then.
Fast forward to last September when I bought my 2007 SG. All my friends asked if I had my license which prompted the whole story from back in the day and led me to my statement of "I ain't gettin no dam licence till I get a ticket for it. They screwed me once and I am riden that train to the end". Well it always was a good story and produced the laughs because we ALL knew it was just a matter of time. So now the wife gets her 2007 RKC and I know we are going to get them and do the safety class but I am still draggin my feet.
We practiced quite a bit in the school yard and my wife is a very good rider. It all came back to me like riding a bike andwe are both very competint in handling our bikes and safe riding. Now before you all go crazy on myass,I am also inteligent enough to know that you can always learn more and I actually have purchased the Ride Like a Pro DVD and we are honing our skills every time we ride. I have put around 8,000 miles on my bike and she already has about 2,000 andmiles ridden not years riding is where your experience comes from (IMO).
Event # 1
Well, about6 weeks ago a city cop comes down a ramp and turns on his lights. He points to the outside lane which happened to be where I was and I thought "well, this is the point where i get my license".He pulls over,I pull over in front of him, I wait for him, he stands by the road, I walk about half way to him and hollar "do you need me?" He politly responds "No, I was pointing to the mattress in the median" I ask if he needs any help and he sends me on my way. No ticket, no warning, manI am invincable. I ain't gettin no stinkin license. Of course this makes for a good story as one of my co workers sees me on the side of the road.
Event # 2
The wife gets her RKC and I am out riding it to put the miles on so we can do the pipes and tuner and 1000 mile service. I make a turn heading up 89 to the mountains here in NC. There sits a license check. "Damit". Not only did I not have a license but the insurance info, and registration was all in the wifes pocketbook. I see a Dollar General out of the corner of my I and instinctivly pull in to a driveway that did NOT take me there. It took me into the State Prison Camp Highway Division yard with no exit. Boy am I in for it as now they will be waiting for me when I turn around and lea
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RE: Long post, no point, just kinda funny, ENJOY
Good one!
I was riding with my uncle one day a while back- I had my Sporty and he was on his 75 Shovel (which I later bought from him). Anyway, we're riding upstate NY and at the time, I only had my permit, no licence yet. We come around a curve and sure enough... a check point is set up. I get a little nervous because I realize that I only have a permit. Then I realize that I'm riding with a licenced rider (my uncle) and I think to myself that everything is cool. I relax and look over at my uncle and realize he aint there. I look back and see that he turned around. Now I get a little nervous again. I turn around and catch up with him and we cruise up the roadand for some reason or another the coppers never come after us. I said "WTF, why did you turn around? I don't have a licence yet!" He says "Yeah, well I have an expiredregistration!"
Like you say though, I'm all legal now: licence, registration, insurance andinspection (or brake tag as they call it down South). Feels good not having to look over your shoulder or have to wonder about what's around the next curve.
I was riding with my uncle one day a while back- I had my Sporty and he was on his 75 Shovel (which I later bought from him). Anyway, we're riding upstate NY and at the time, I only had my permit, no licence yet. We come around a curve and sure enough... a check point is set up. I get a little nervous because I realize that I only have a permit. Then I realize that I'm riding with a licenced rider (my uncle) and I think to myself that everything is cool. I relax and look over at my uncle and realize he aint there. I look back and see that he turned around. Now I get a little nervous again. I turn around and catch up with him and we cruise up the roadand for some reason or another the coppers never come after us. I said "WTF, why did you turn around? I don't have a licence yet!" He says "Yeah, well I have an expiredregistration!"
Like you say though, I'm all legal now: licence, registration, insurance andinspection (or brake tag as they call it down South). Feels good not having to look over your shoulder or have to wonder about what's around the next curve.
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RE: Long post, no point, just kinda funny, ENJOY
Great story Bigreef!
Several years ago, I had to renew my regular license so I went down to the DMV, everything was in order, they took my pic, made the license, etc. all on the spot. Took all of maybe 30 minutes max. Several days later, I get a letter in the mail telling me to return to the local DMV as there is a problem with my license.....pucker factor jumps WAY up because I can't think of anything I'd done..!!?? Ended up, they have different background colors depending on what type of license you have. My photo was taken against a yellow background which meant I was licensed for carrying a concealed weapon! When I got the ne wlicense, I asked the clerk (nice lady) to be sure they didn't put me against the "pervert" background, she got a good laugh out of that!
Several years ago, I had to renew my regular license so I went down to the DMV, everything was in order, they took my pic, made the license, etc. all on the spot. Took all of maybe 30 minutes max. Several days later, I get a letter in the mail telling me to return to the local DMV as there is a problem with my license.....pucker factor jumps WAY up because I can't think of anything I'd done..!!?? Ended up, they have different background colors depending on what type of license you have. My photo was taken against a yellow background which meant I was licensed for carrying a concealed weapon! When I got the ne wlicense, I asked the clerk (nice lady) to be sure they didn't put me against the "pervert" background, she got a good laugh out of that!
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From: Winston Salen, NC
RE: Long post, no point, just kinda funny, ENJOY
ORIGINAL: BGHV65
Great story Bigreef!
Several years ago, I had to renew my regular license so I went down to the DMV, everything was in order, they took my pic, made the license, etc. all on the spot. Took all of maybe 30 minutes max. Several days later, I get a letter in the mail telling me to return to the local DMV as there is a problem with my license.....pucker factor jumps WAY up because I can't think of anything I'd done..!!?? Ended up, they have different background colors depending on what type of license you have. My photo was taken against a yellow background which meant I was licensed for carrying a concealed weapon! When I got the ne wlicense, I asked the clerk (nice lady) to be sure they didn't put me against the "pervert" background, she got a good laugh out of that!
Great story Bigreef!
Several years ago, I had to renew my regular license so I went down to the DMV, everything was in order, they took my pic, made the license, etc. all on the spot. Took all of maybe 30 minutes max. Several days later, I get a letter in the mail telling me to return to the local DMV as there is a problem with my license.....pucker factor jumps WAY up because I can't think of anything I'd done..!!?? Ended up, they have different background colors depending on what type of license you have. My photo was taken against a yellow background which meant I was licensed for carrying a concealed weapon! When I got the ne wlicense, I asked the clerk (nice lady) to be sure they didn't put me against the "pervert" background, she got a good laugh out of that!
It is not as much fun riding by the man now that i'm all legal and stuff. I recon 8 months of of payback will just have to do.
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RE: Long post, no point, just kinda funny, ENJOY
ORIGINAL: mrsr71
Lucky you. In Kali if you don't have a motorcycle endorsement, your bike is IMPOUNDED!!
Lucky you. In Kali if you don't have a motorcycle endorsement, your bike is IMPOUNDED!!
And if you get in a wreck? Good grief! Blame Game!
Sounds like the Good Ole Boy Sheriff didn't want to deal with thetow.
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Congrats on the score!
You now conform!
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