What documents are needed?
To receive a document on a registered purchase, you need to collect all the necessary papers. Before visiting the branch, we prepare the following documents for registering a motorcycle:
- MTPL policy for an established motorcycle owner;
- Vehicle passport;
- Personal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;;
- Receipt for payment of state duty;
- Contract of sale.
You can go to the traffic police department with a package of papers. The registration procedure is very simple. Don't forget about insurance! Late registration may result in a fine.
How to register a motorcycle without documents?
The registration procedure without documents is possible, but it is labor-intensive and can take significant time.
- In the absence of a vehicle title, it is necessary to indicate the reason for the incident (for example, loss) and provide primary documents certifying the fact of acquisition.
- If there is no original documentation, the case is considered in court.
Late registration of a motorcycle with the traffic police
Failure to register a vehicle according to the deadlines established by the state may result in a fine. The amount of the amount is determined by law. In 2018, it was necessary to pay about 1,500 rubles. However, in case of failure to register, it is better to clarify the information with the traffic police, since the situation could change in 2021. The best option is to resolve the issue within the first 10 days after purchase.
If you want to save time and not have to deal with everything yourself, then we will help you solve all the problems associated with setting up and registering a motorcycle with the traffic police at optimal costs.
Review of the Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan motorcycle
Yes, yes... It's time to report on the first thousand in the Cowboy's saddle.
This is how Bahero stands for in Spanish - horse shepherd, and this is the main task of cowboys. For other markets it is called Voyager Custom. Unlike the usual one thousand seven hundredth Voyager, the Custom version is distinguished by the absence of a central trunk, wind protection for the legs, a trimmed passenger seat, a short window, a different design of the side trunks and a matte black paint job on the engine. There is an opinion that a regular Voyager also has passenger platforms, but this is not entirely obvious to me.
Right off the bat, the base offers electronic throttle with speed-controlled cruise. Previously an option, but now already included in the database, ABS is included. And his tidy is rich. In addition to the standard speedometer-tachometer, there is a fuel gauge, temperature gauge and a large LCD screen with a large amount of necessary and not so necessary information. Including a gear indicator on it. The turn signals are equipped with an auto-off relay for tilting.
Just like on a touring HD, the database already has music with two speakers. Connecting flash drives is not provided, but can be connected via an optional Ipod/Iphone cable.
The Japanese wanted to copy the HD so much that even the behavior of the motorcycle was copied completely. Unfortunately, I personally have not ridden the Road Glide, but I have driven more than four thousand in its twin brother, the Street Glide. I am amazed at their similarity and think that this can be considered a family trait of all cruise tourists. The bike is very neutral. None of the qualities stick out in him. The engine runs smoothly and has the same uniform thrust right from 1,500 rpm (84 hp, 136 Nm).
Unlike the 1800 Sword, in which between 1500 and 2500 rpm the engine reacts extremely nervously to the throttle and shakes in the frame. The six-speed gearbox works clearly and smoothly, but again, compared to the Honda, I still want to add a little more of this same “clarity”. More reminiscent of HD than the Japanese. The belt forgives jerks when shifting down and does not try to skid the wheel. But forgive me - isn’t it for the feeling of power and brutality that large-volume cruisers are bought? In this regard, 1800 SWORD gives an order of magnitude more adrenaline. All its driving qualities are more pronounced. And here is the bland evenness of a tourist. Good and verified, but without zest. I had exactly the same feelings after Street Glide. Even, smooth, sterile. It’s good that the sound is from the V2 and not from the vacuum cleaner.
It’s true that the Japanese didn’t copy everything regarding the Street Glide, but still made a number of improvements to the design. Firstly, it seemed to me that although the Cava’s center of gravity is high, it is still not as high as on Harley. There, if the moto began to tilt in place, there was no way to hold it. You can keep kava. And secondly, Kava’s wind protection was adjusted.
The seating position on the Kava is vertical, the steering wheel is close enough to make maneuvering comfortable. I don’t like this position - I would prefer it with a forward lean. With my height of 173 cm, the wind flow from a small glass comes clearly from the nose and above. But at the same time it does not cause any discomfort. Even an open helmet stands level in the traffic, without hesitation or swaying of the head. As the speed increases, the strength of the flow increases, but this does not cause discomfort. True, by the third hundred of a day's run, the pressure and whistle of the helmet begin to strain. For long-range shots I want to install medium glass.
The seat for the passenger (as in fact on the Street Glide) is quite uncomfortable: narrow where it should be wide and wide where it should be narrow. The shock absorbers have two adjustments. Moreover, the stiffness adjustment was done in exactly the same way as on Harley.
The motorcycle steers well and predictably. The high center of gravity allows you to shift the motorcycle easily and naturally. The SWORD required more effort. True, my SWORD was far from stock :). You can rush between cars as easily and naturally as in sports.
The bike also drives quite confidently in a traffic jam. The belt forgives the release of gas and there is no such need to press the clutch, which, by the way, is adjustable. The dimensions of the motorcycle are within reason, so I didn’t experience any particular problems from riding in the aisles. You sit higher on it than on the SWORD - again, I would prefer to sit as low as possible. The high seating position makes it difficult to roll the motorcycle back.
Sixth gear is super. Stick in the overdrive, turn on cruise and go. 3 thousand revolutions is about 140 km/h. In this mode, a 20 liter tank should be enough for 300-350 km. True, it would be worth checking the promises of the flight computer and comparing it with the liter consumption on receipts. About the brakes, I can only say that I have a version without ABS. As for the rest, it’s too early to say because the stock Bridge is complete crap... We need to let it get used to it. In the meantime, the spendthrift is just trying to block the wheels. True, nothing criminal happens and he continues to move smoothly.
The trunks are quite roomy. The manufacturer states that their total capacity is about 76 liters. I don’t know what the volume of panniers is on Rodad/Street Glide, but standard Harley bags fit clearly. Apparently even the trunks are the same in volume.
True, their design does not seem very practical to me personally. They close on the side and it is unlikely to be possible to fill the case to capacity. In this case, the lid will not fit tightly and water may get into the case. We need to get out in the rain and check. There is another problem with the panniers. On the new Gold F6B, the panniers are the same in appearance. The inside also seems to be similar in volume. But Golda Honda claims a capacity of 22 liters. And Kava - 38 liters. Go figure out who to believe. In any case, a 3/4 helmet does not fit in the case.
Already in the base the motorcycle is equipped with two sets of arches. It is very convenient to place a motorcycle on them and carry out work. The HD base does not have rear arches and the bottom of the panniers suffers when tilted.
In my case, the motorcycle had an oil leak. I was already thinking about the vaunted Kawasaki “quality” and was ready for the labor-intensive replacement of the secondary shaft oil seal. But everything turned out to be more prosaic: apparently the belt was caught either by a stone or by a piece of iron. And this unknown thing scratched the cover of the gearbox foot locking mechanism, which is located immediately under the pulley. Apparently it was scratched a long time ago and an unknown American tried unsuccessfully to cover this scratch. Apparently, this is why he quickly sold the car with such scanty mileage. This unfortunate cover is located on the left, so when the moto is standing on the stand, oil oozes through the scratch and does not allow the surface to be properly degreased. I put protective covers made of penofol on the arcs, laid it on the right side, degreased, cleaned, degreased again and applied two-component glue. It took an hour to polymerize using a hairdryer. Well, there have been no oil leaks for a week now. Let's see where anything else will come out.
So far I like the bike. I initially understood that I wouldn’t find anything better than the SWORD and in any case I would have to sacrifice characteristics. In the meantime, I’m getting used to not paying attention to sports and driving calmly. It's no joke - I lost the start of a car at a traffic light. True, it was an M5, but still. Why did I take it? Yes, out of despair. There is nothing else to choose. But I see decent potential for tuning in this motorcycle.
The Kawasaki 1700 is a very crude motor, this is no longer the same series of cool iron 1500-1600s, this is a motor from scratch! I bought it new in a box, and it began: in order to screw in the spark plugs, you have to remove the tank! The gears are like those of a Harley - tight, loudly clanging ,short - now the 7th is missing, control by wire gives dullness at the start - the Lada has overtaken!, no sound! just hissing! Because of the Euro 4, there is more plastic, the panniers are liquid and tiny inside, but apparently big! the weight is much heavier - 385 kg, the seating position is much higher + the saddle is wide, with a height of 176 only in the Cossacks I could reach the asphalt! and a lot of other bad things...
I already skated half a season on this one, just a nomad, I was disappointed and sold it cheaper! I bought boulevard109, now again vn1600 nomad - it’s cooler in many ways! here is everything I wanted: volume + dynamics, cardan, water supply, hydraulics, huge panniers, stylish look, minimum plastic, correct sound, ease of maintenance. and on auto-ru, like me, I saw that many people were selling 1700s now, having driven 1-1.5 thousand in total! They realized that it was bullshit!
State duty and cost
How much does it cost? In total you will pay 2350 rubles. The cost of services from the state was adopted in 2021 and remained unchanged. How much does the procedure cost:
- Registration of a vehicle, with the issuance of a certificate, costs 850 rubles;
- Changing the data in the technical passport costs 500 rubles;
- Assigning and issuing a license plate will cost 1,000 rubles.
In 2021, there were rumors that the cost of the state fee for temporary registration would increase. Driving without a license plate on the roads can result in a fine of 5,000 rubles. or deprivation of rights for up to 3 months
Registration of a homemade motorcycle
A motorcycle that does not meet factory specifications can also be registered.
- If the changes do not concern modifications to the design of the motorcycle (installation of panniers, airbrushing, fastening of protective frames and sliders), additional actions are not necessary.
- If significant changes are made (installation of forward flow, non-standard headlights), the inspector has the right to demand that they be eliminated or carried out through a certification laboratory.
- A motorcycle made from scratch with your own hands must undergo certification tests in a special laboratory to ensure it meets the requirements for safe operation.
“I only hear the motorcycle in front”
The founding father of the School of Advanced Driving Skills, trainer in emergency and defensive driving, well-known journalist in the republic, auto expert Oleg Shatov refutes the version that motorcyclists create a roar so that motorists can hear their approach.
— Motorcyclists naively assume that the noise of the rear-facing exhaust pipe is heard by motorists driving ahead. Complete nonsense! I only hear the motorcycle that is driving ahead, and which I can see as a motorist. And when he drives behind my car, I don’t hear him,” says the expert in an interview with our publication. — Apparently, motorcyclists have a poor knowledge of the laws of physics.
Shatov also nods to the motorized battalion, which must fight noisy bikers. But the expert still believes that the best solution is not fight, but negotiation:
“It’s better not only to stop and punish. You need to use not only the stick method, but also the carrot method. It is necessary to sit down at the negotiating table and find mutual understanding. If the traffic police meets motorcyclists halfway in some way, then it will be possible to demand or ask something from them. For the most part, normal guys ride motorcycles. We need to find a common language. And there is constant hostility. Why fight each other? We need to find common points of mutual understanding, and not just ban and punish. And they fight the same street racers by catching them and banning them. But people want to express themselves somewhere. Why not create conditions for them, as they have done in many other cities? he asks.
"Noise for Noise's Sake"
Motorcycle season is in full swing in Kazan, and residents of houses along major city highways once again find it difficult to sleep at night. The rumble begins to grow within a few seconds, then reaches a deafening crash, turning into a roar until the glass trembles. Many children wake up in the middle of the night due to overwhelming decibels and, frightened, then cannot sleep for a long time. From time to time, posts appear in city public pages in which the majority of users condemn the actions of noisy bikers. “I'm tired of driving idiots around Kazan at night! I no longer have the strength or nerves to hear them,” here is one of them, expressively reflecting the aspirations of peaceful Kazan residents.
The most common reason for such noise is a roaring “forward flow” instead of a standard and quiet exhaust pipe on motorcycles. Some unscrupulous motorcyclists install direct-flow mufflers on their equipment, which do not muffle the engine at all. For such an “improvement” you can pay not only with a fine for increased noise, but also for making changes to the design. And this may threaten the termination of registration. At the same time, installing “direct flow” on ordinary, non-racing vehicles is, in fact, throwing dust in the eyes, because the engine power does not change from this. In other words, noise for the sake of noise, auto experts say.
However, such actions violate at least two articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:
- Part 1 Art. 12.5 (malfunction of the exhaust gas system - operation of the vehicle in this case is prohibited)
- and Art. 8.23 (operation of motor vehicles exceeding the standards for the content of pollutants in emissions or noise level standards).
The punishment under these articles, however, is ridiculous: a warning or a fine of 500 rubles. From time to time, legislators make proposals to increase sanctions against noisy bikers. Thus, the deputy chairman of the lower house of parliament committee on ecology and environmental protection, Mikhail Starshinov, proposed increasing the fine from today’s 500 rubles to 5 thousand. In his opinion, the current sanction, and even with the opportunity to pay half the amount, is ineffective. But things are still there.
Who should apply for registration?
The owner of the vehicle must register it personally or through his representative. If the second option is chosen, the package of documents submitted to the traffic police must contain a power of attorney issued to the person who registers the vehicle.
It contains information about the owner, personal data of the person who will register the motorcycle, as well as information about the vehicle. At the same time, the owner may not have some information at the time of writing the power of attorney before registering the vehicle. So these columns need to be emphasized. It is better to print out the power of attorney itself in two copies. Sometimes a traffic police officer may require you to leave one copy with the department.
REFERENCE: The seller of a motorcycle has the right not to deregister it due to the sale. All issues related to registration must be resolved by the new owner.
