Reg, insure Q's - Crossed Atlantic by boat, now USA by bike
Hi all,
I recently sailed a small sailing boat from Europe to New York via the Caribbean. The boat is being trucked to California, and I've been given a big old 1100cc rat bike for the princely sum of $1.
I'm Australian, and back in Oz earning some money before flying back to NY next month. The bike is in Texas, and I've been given all the paperwork etc. I rode bikes all throughout my childhood, and was road registered for awhile - However, my licence expired, but I can get a new provisional licence while I'm in Oz.
I have a permanent US address, a B1/B2 visa, and even a social security number (I lived in the US as a kid). I believe I can register this thing, but what about insurance for two months? Also, technically a provisional licence in Australia is limited to 250cc... What are the major roadblocks I might encounter, and is there any way I can make things easier - For example, are there any states I could register the bike in that would overlook the engine size issue...
Any thoughts greatly appreciated,
Jongens.
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