Velocette at the DMV

Today was the day for the visit to the DMV

For those of you on the other side of the pond, a visit to the DMV is like root canal surgery.

Something to be avoided if at all possible.

However with the requirements to register a motor vehicle and of course pay tax, registration fees, standing in line fees, fees for paying fees...

It is a necessary evil.

You know how it goes.

The Velocette was transported to the DMV on the back of my truck, but you must take it down from the truck and put it on the ground for the inspector.

Thanks to Girvan for providing the assistance with the loading and unloading and reloading of the bike.

Once verified, it was back inside the DMV for the paperwork. Fortunately I had made an appointment and did not have to wait in the "Stoopid" line.

I have to say that despite their reputation, the people I encountered who worked for the DMV were both efficient and polite. Which is more than can be said for most of the customers!

I left with the temporary registration document which allows the Velocette to be ridden legally until January. 

Of course the great State of California wants a few pictures of dead presidents for the privilege of having this temporary document.
I must admit that I was a bit surprised at just how many they wanted!!!!!!!!!!

OK, now we just have to wait for the deadbeats in Sacramento to send the permanent documents and the tags.

Here is a quick question for you American trivia fans:

"Name someone whose face appears on the front of a US Treasury bill who was never President"

Enjoy your weekend.


On Sunday we are headed for the OC Vintage bike meet.
I'll send a report about that later.


Ciao Bella,

Norm