registering a new trike

[DblTrbl]

I'm having my RSV converted over the winter and I contacted the DMV in NH to find out what I needed to do to reg it as a trike. (my reg is due in Nov). They said I would need to take it to a "salvage inspection station" prior to registering it as a trike.
Does that sound correct? Anyone had their bike converted in NH? How/what did you need to do for registration? How much did your "fees" go up?
Now I need to contact my insurance company and get the skinny on that..

 

[Rosy]

No need to register as a trike, or tell them what you are doing. All they care about is the original bike, like mine is registered as a 2002 GL 1800 Goldwing.
Now insurance is another point.

Rosy
From NH

 

[DblTrbl]

Thanks Rosy, good info.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

As for most major insurance compaines, a conversion is considered an accessory!
Went through a lengthy discussion w/my agent and a conference call w/the company.
Was told to take pictures and save all receipts. There was no increaase in my rates:Shrug:

 

[Rosy]

Dennisgar, need any more info, PM me.

Rosy

 

[Phu Cat]

tell them what you are doing

Right, the less we tell the government about anything, the better!

PC

 

[Copasetic]

Both my trikes are registered (in Minnesota) as motorcycles and for insurance they have the value of the trike kit listed as accessories. The insurance company sent an inspector who took pictures. No issues.

 

[rmrc51]

No need to register as a trike, or tell them what you are doing. All they care about is the original bike, like mine is registered as a 2002 GL 1800 Goldwing.
Now insurance is another point.

Rosy
From NH

That's the same as Virginia. Mine is registered as a regular motorcycle. How-ever my insurance policy has it listed as a trike for it's increased value.

 

[leo3wheel]

Same in NJ... Told our insurance company, and they charged us more initially, but rate went down every year. Recently changed to Rider Insurance, and rate is very reasonable.

 

[bongobobny]

Ditto for New York! The kit is considered as an accessory no different than any other bolt on. This is straight from the DMV...

 

[jaxbobg]

Same for Florida. DMV registered my Suzuki, BMW and Goldwing trikes as motorcycles. Insurance company wanted a couple of pictures and added trike conversion as "accessory add on equipment). Insurance cost went up only $30 or so.

 

[FRR]

About the same here in Ohio. My vehicle is titled as a 2012 Honda MC.. Progressive insures it as a MC with $15,000 worth of accessories.

 

[dirtdobber]

That is what I did in Alabama. I added it as a accessory. Now everything is covered.

 

[Craigatcsi]

Add me to the list of those with a kit being rated as an 'accessory'.

We also initially called the DMV and were told we would have to take it to the Inspection station and have my Royal Star Venture Title Shredded and be given a NEW Title as a Custom Trike!! - I was having none of this and called a Trike dealer in Nebraska to ask him. He told me that the person I spoke with at the DMV was nuts. He said that my title does not change and my Trike Kit is an accessory. Progressive Insurance agrees.