[jetbdude]

My friend just e-mailed me something that he saw in the newspaper about the motorcycle license plate fee in Quebec. They've been talking for a while that they wanted to raise the cost of them because of the increasing number of accident involving motorcycle, especially sports bike. Right now the cost for one year is 253$ add all the bullshit like administration fee and bla bla bla and you're up to 360$, witch is not that bad. You then have to insure the bike, for me add another 1000$ FULL coverage.

Now those bastard just released the "proposed" increase.

Year 2006 should stay 253+ the crap 360$
Year 2007 Sports bike 701cc and up 957$ they don't mention the crap my guess is had another 100$ to that.
Year 2008 1332$ plus crap should get around 1500$

So, long story short, by 2008 I should pay 2500$ before I can even think of taking the bike out for a ride...... It's not a done deal yet, people will go crazy about that at home, the motorcycle dealers will fight as well for sure. If it should happen, I'm turning the Repsol into a track dedicated bike next year, no need to sell to get a cheaper bike, the market will be absolutely awful to sell that kind of bike anyway... Will probably sell the fairing and wheels.

Just needed to vent...

Ho, any moderator that thinks that thread belongs in regionals feel free to move it

[luvtolean]

That's ****ing bullshit.

They don't want to outlaw them, so they'll make it so expensive people can't afford to own them. Bunch'a passive aggressive pussies.

[Hammer]

Track it out now.

[jetbdude]

I was shoping for a full system.... just got the info about the plate, don't know what to do anymore.... If I track the bike it could be worth it, if I don't no need to put any money on a bike that nobody will want.

[Hammer]

Plate it in Mexico. It has to be cheaper, everything is cheaper there.

[jetbdude]

Might just have to do something like this, plate it in Ontario or anywhere that I have a friend that would let me use his address. Or track only, I don't even feel like riding on the roads after a good track day, just need to find me more track day to go to

[nhfirefighter13]

You could always leave it in NH.

[jetbdude]

Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

You could always leave it in NH.

Yeah, I did that one night and you sneak out to work with it

[sheepofblue]

Vote with your feet and move if they do that. I would think you can find work elsewhere just as easy as Quebec

[jetbdude]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Vote with your feet and move if they do that. I would think you can find work elsewhere just as easy as Quebec

That's for sure, I'm doing pretty good down here in Mexico! But I still like always enjoy coming back to Québec. My place

We are going to be back in April, so far I don't have a job.... so we never know what could happen!

[phobiaphobe]

That's what you get for living in socialist Quebec.

You need to move to Alberta.

edit: you'll have to forget about the marine industry though.

[jetbdude]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

That's what you get for living in socialist Quebec.

You need to move to Alberta.

edit: you'll have to forget about the marine industry though.

There's nothing to do over there, and you're a proof of it

I don't really care about the marine industry, it's ok, bunch of great experience and you get to see some beautiful places but there is some pretty serious down side...

[phobiaphobe]

Originally Posted by jetbdude

There's nothing to do over there, and you're a proof of it
...

Come out during Stampede week, you'll take that back... well that is if you remember any of it.

[nhfirefighter13]

Originally Posted by jetbdude

Yeah, I did that one night and you sneak out to work with it

It's not my fault you left the keys on the table for anyone to just walk by and take them.

[Kuss929]

Well insurance in Ontario ran me from the streets.
Cheapest was $3000 up front. Then a couple of hundred more for the stickers.

[phobiaphobe]

IIRC any bike with 'R' in the name in Ontario and they bum**** you.

I thought I had it bad insuring my thou for $1400.

[soon2b954]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

IIRC any bike with 'R' in the name in Ontario and they bum**** you.

Without any lube!

[Mojave954]

I will no longer bitch about VLF's in the USA!

Yep do what peeps do here when the taxes get out of control somewhere, MOVE or protest.

Vote the phuckers out of office. Most politians will back down when they are threatened with removal from office.

[jetbdude]

There is a group already in place that as been protesting since they are talking about raising the cost ONLY for motorcycle. Every year they organize a get together ride and a good amount of people show up. This year will be freaking amazing!!!!

[GhostRider]

Sportbike gov't insurance fees (such as for my bike) is going up by 525% to over $1,300 plus another $100 for the registration/bus tax/road tax/etc. License fees are also going up to $127. Making the grand total over $1,500 before even getting collision or theft insurance. All this for the pleasure of riding for 6 months.

A seperate motorcycle license will also be required and even if you do not own a motorcycle, you will have to pay every year in order to keep it active.
Automobile registration/licenses are also going up by approx 100%.

The SAAQ (Quebec's version of the DMV) is proposing these changes to be implimented gradually in 2007 and fully in 2008. They are holding public consultations for interested parties to discuss the issue.

More info can be found at the following site:

http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/about_us/public_consultation.html

Help stop the insanity, please go to the following site and sign the petition!
www.touscontrelasaaq.com

Thanks in advance.

(Note: All prices are in CDN dollars)

[jetbdude]

http://www.fireblades.org/forums/gen...ee-quebec.html

Did not had the link though. I will be back home shortly, we will fight!!!