Hi folks,
I've got an '83 Shadow 750 and I'd like to learn more about the possibility of getting historic plates and insurance for it in Ontario.
Has anyone here registered and insured their bike with historic plates? If so, can you shed some light for me about your registration experience and which insurer you're with?
What I learned so far from scouring the web and other forums:
- Bikes over the age of 30 years qualify for vintage plates
- Most Service Ontario reps don't know about the vintage plates, the registration process, or requirements, so I should expect some friction here.
- Insurance is typically hard to find but there are insurers who deal with this kind of specialized policy.
- Insurance typically has some limits on the bike's use: There is a limit of 1500km/year, as well as restrictions on the bike's use for bike shows, testing after tuning, etc. It's not meant to be a vehicle for transportation.
Is there something else I should be aware of?
Cheers,
Vlado
I've got an '83 Shadow 750 and I'd like to learn more about the possibility of getting historic plates and insurance for it in Ontario.
Has anyone here registered and insured their bike with historic plates? If so, can you shed some light for me about your registration experience and which insurer you're with?
What I learned so far from scouring the web and other forums:
- Bikes over the age of 30 years qualify for vintage plates
- Most Service Ontario reps don't know about the vintage plates, the registration process, or requirements, so I should expect some friction here.
- Insurance is typically hard to find but there are insurers who deal with this kind of specialized policy.
- Insurance typically has some limits on the bike's use: There is a limit of 1500km/year, as well as restrictions on the bike's use for bike shows, testing after tuning, etc. It's not meant to be a vehicle for transportation.
Is there something else I should be aware of?
Cheers,
Vlado