In Michigan you can get antique plates for anything over 26 years old...
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I thought classic had to be popular too. I would not consider an AMC Gremlin to be a "classic".
Many states have that but there are restrictions driving with those plates.
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Which I never understood. Always seemed like a case of taking the easy way out and applying one rule to all vehicles that have a classic/antique plate whether or not it makes sense. Here, as an example, any scooter under 125cc is not allowed on major auto-routes- equivalent to your interstates. I understand this logic because most of them in that class are incapable of accelerating quickly enough or can not go or maintain a high enough speed to not be a menace on a high speed roadway. The rules for using an antique plate have the same restriction- only allowed on highways with a speed limit that is not in excess of 80 Km/h, 50 MPH. This doesn't make sense to me. An ST1100 that is more than 25 year years old, or a 440 Six-Pack Cuda for that matter, are capable of much higher speeds and have far quicker acceleration than most newer vehicles on the road today, so why this restriction? If it is a matter of mechanical condition many newer vehicles on the road are not very well maintained either as many people don't do maintenance, they fix it when it breaks.
I have not heard of a speed restriction. Antique plates and insurance is much cheaper. In Illinois:
- Purpose: For travel to and from antique auto shows, exhibitions, service stations, or demonstrations.
Vehicle condition: Must be in the same or better condition as originally manufactured, including brakes, lights, and overall appearance.- Registration fee:
$13
for a two-year registration.
Purpose: Allows for more general driving from March 1st to November 30th
Vehicle condition: Must be in the same or better condition as originally equipped.- Restrictions: From December 1st to the last day of February, driving is restricted to the same purposes as limited-use plates (shows, servicing, demonstration)
- Registration fee:
Also it's a pretty hefty fine for violations of this rule.
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A '59 Caddy, now we're talking classic.I thought classic had to be popular too. I would not consider an AMC Gremlin to be a "classic".
One thing you went past is that with the fuel systems today they have a internal map that plots what it does with the fuel in certain conditions. These are matched to the components in the system.
The FI system on the ST is a fairly simple control, I have many times had the modifications cause more problems. Remember how bypassing the EGR gave you more power and better gas mileage. I have had to reconnect some because of it beginning to detonate.
On my ZRX the previous owner drilled hole in the airbox cover, installed Muzzy pipes. getting it into shape involved plugging holes and a quick Dyno run to match jetting to pipes, PS, I would not have changed pipes myself cause I am too cheap
I have really yet to find a modification that added something that most riders are capable of using. Which is why those pesky little bikes keep running away, I am not as good as I thought I used to be.
Absolutely loosing weight will help, learning how to get what your ride is capable works too. Nothing is more humbling than having a regular bike out run you because the rider is getting more out of it
The FI system on the ST is a fairly simple control, I have many times had the modifications cause more problems. Remember how bypassing the EGR gave you more power and better gas mileage. I have had to reconnect some because of it beginning to detonate.
On my ZRX the previous owner drilled hole in the airbox cover, installed Muzzy pipes. getting it into shape involved plugging holes and a quick Dyno run to match jetting to pipes, PS, I would not have changed pipes myself cause I am too cheap
I have really yet to find a modification that added something that most riders are capable of using. Which is why those pesky little bikes keep running away, I am not as good as I thought I used to be.
Absolutely loosing weight will help, learning how to get what your ride is capable works too. Nothing is more humbling than having a regular bike out run you because the rider is getting more out of it
I've never seen it enforced, unless someone is really taking advantage.
And my point is that most states considering anything over 25 years old to be antique.
I have. Go to local car shows or a cruise night you won't see many if any antique plates.
For some countries, anything reaching/reached 35 years is Classic
Don’t get confuse between 1. Classic, 2. Vintage & 3. Antique
Don’t get confuse between 1. Classic, 2. Vintage & 3. Antique
The salvage yards pay a stupid amount of money for the metal in them.
I threw it away. I didn't know this. It's also a very small piece compared to a car exhaust.