License Plate in Washington

[HydroDog]

Hello, I've been looking a buying a new bike and the Gas Gas 300 has caught my eye. I have a KTM 200 and a Husaberg 470 that are both plated in WA. and would like the GG to be also because of where I like to ride. Can anybody tell me about thier experence at getting a plate?

How about buying a used GG in Oregon with no plate and trying to get a plate here?

[Eric K]

The enviro-nazis in WA (and OR) are agressively pushing to prevent plating of good dual sports, making it very tough to get a plate.

I live in WA and have some expereince in this area. The best way to go over this is to PM me your phone number and I will give you a call.

[REVERUP]

Good luck! You'll need some.

[HydroDog]

Please don't tell me I need buy a KTM instead. I called Cliffs's cycle and Skagit power sports and neither had any GG but said they had 08 KTM 300 in stock and could get a plate.

[GMP]

The MSO for a GG is no different than one for a KTM, both are "clean" with no "off road only" text. It may be like here in NJ, that now there is a "hit list", of bikes that are now ineledgible for registration. The only serious off road bikes that can get plates here now are the KTM EXC 4-stokes and Husky TEs. All other bikes are in the same boat, KTM XCs, Husky WRs, GG ECs. I had to get a Vermont registration/tag, which is perfectly legal and common practice by Vermont DMV. It is adequate for passing tech at enduros, but technically in NJ you need an NJ reg if your a resident. Depending on your needs and laws this may be a solution. It was my only option.

FWIW, this state (NJ) is like a prison camp compared to WA and OR. Were all outlaws.

[Eric K]

Originally Posted by GMP

FWIW, this state (NJ) is like a prison camp compared to WA and OR. Were all outlaws.

WA and OR are making every effort to severely restrict off-road riding.

Aside from restricting dual sport plating, they are going to a policy of closed to motorized use unless posted as open to motorized use. How much effort does it take to tear down a sign?

The pressure to close trails creates a downward death spiral. It starts with fewer open trails, then more concentrated use, then more trail damage due to the concentrated use, then more pressure to protect the environment from motorized use and then close more trails.