Visit to the DMV
Two and half hours, but I now have VA tags and title on my bike. Tax, registration, title came out to $110.00. Cover and lock, $250.00. Bike ~$1700.00.
Missed the learner’s permit exam by one question. I pay $2 and I can take the test again. If I wait 15 days, I lose 2 weekends and 4th of July holiday to ride the bike. Guess what? I’m going to try and take it again on Monday.
Bought an octane booster ($13.50) for the bike’s gas tank because of the old gas in it. The idle dies after stopping, but I knew about this and the boys all recommend the booster and topping off the tank to get the bike into a shop.
Bike needs new tires, because unlike cars, you replace the tires based on time, not mileage. I knew about this when buying the bike.
It needs a wash. But I am totally freakin’ excited now.
When I get new tires, I will also be getting a new helmet. Again, you replace it based on time or else if you had a crash. My helmet was used from an MSF instructor and a bit old now, so this is the year. I’ll be getting a white or yellow one, because yellow matches the bike and much safer than the dark blue I own now.
Clever Dude wrote:
Congrats on the milestone! Sorry you missed that question, but I’m sure you’ll get it next time.
Why does the bike need a wash? It was pristine when I delivered it!
Posted on 02-Jul-07 at 8:11 am | Permalink
savvy wrote:
I used to want a bike SO BAD. Congratulations!
(Ok, I still kinda want a bike.)
Posted on 02-Jul-07 at 8:20 am | Permalink
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Posted on 02-Jul-07 at 2:27 pm | Permalink
Sean wrote:
Mapgirl! Congrats on getting the bike. It’s awesome, isn’t it? Let’s go riding sometime. I actually need a new jacket and helmet as well… check out this site it actually has some pretty good deals: http://www.58cycle.com
Cheers,
Sean
Posted on 03-Jul-07 at 12:19 pm | Permalink
dave wrote:
support site for rt125 owners and other mz/muz bikes
join us if you have an mz
http://www.mzriders.com
Posted on 24-Aug-08 at 8:45 am | Permalink