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Message started by Paraquat on 06/21/13 at 20:55:00

Title: Going to RI... maybe
Post by Paraquat on 06/21/13 at 20:55:00

I posted this on Volusiariders.com but I'm short on time so I'll ask here also.

[QUOTE=Paraquat;2376153]Hi guys. A friend invited me out to Rhode Island tomorrow. I started reading about their laws here:
http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/rights/State-Laws.aspx?stateid=39

Now I am left with some questions...
1) how strict are they with that exhaust db rating and/or muffler law?
I have the Morton Violators which clearly end at my right heel and do not incorporate a muffler. While I'm sure they are just as illegal here in CT I've never been given a second look. I don't want out of state trouble.

2) no headphones or bike speakers. Really? My interpretation is just the possession of speakers. For headphones how can they tell under a helmet? How seriously do they enforce that, if at all?

3) 75k insurance coverage. Is that for residents only? Pretty sure my coverage doesn't go up that high. I only had the minimum on my Savage because I figured if I crashed I'd be dead and wouldn't have to deal with the consequences. I needed full coverage in the c50 because I financed it but I'm not sure it's 75k.

4) Accept motorcycle endorsements from other states: no.
Does that mean they won't honor my CT license or that I can't take a training course out of state and attempt to get a motorcycle license in RI?

I'll take any advice I can get because due to my expert planning we should be leaving at 10AM... http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/rights/State-Laws.aspx?stateid=39
Thanks guys.[/quote]

--Steve

Title: Re: Going to RI... maybe
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/22/13 at 05:20:20

Well,, probably a little late NOW, I just saw this,..

But, If I was that interested Id call their Highway Patrol

Title: Re: Going to RI... maybe
Post by Paraquat on 06/22/13 at 05:51:10

No later than I am. He called me up last night and said let's rock.

--Steve

Title: Re: Going to RI... maybe
Post by Paraquat on 06/23/13 at 07:13:58

Zero incident. Got soem good, fresh, sea food.

The worst was doing 50 in a 35 on RI91 and a cop just flashed his high beams at us. Rode for probably more than 10 hours. Left at 10AM and got home at 9PM.

--Steve

Title: Re: Going to RI... maybe
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/23/13 at 07:27:48

Sounds like a good day,,

Title: Re: Going to RI... maybe
Post by Paraquat on 06/24/13 at 06:12:31

It was great.
Being able to ride that long (Thank Corbin) and feeling like I could keep going... I kind of want to try a 2 day burn to FL.

--Steve