Hi guys

 

POssibly a pretty silly question but I only have space for either the car or the bike in the garage and as the car now seems to suffering from a leak problem, I want to get it into the garage permanently. This means leaving the bike outside.

 

The problem is, I live in a permit only parking area. Now, I've got a tax disc holder that I can stick the permit it but what's the best way to attach it to the bike so it can't be knicked (the permit, not the bike)?

 

I was also thinking of covering the bike but obviously the permit needs to be visible too - are there covers out there that are made with this in mind?

 

To explain, I'm new to bikes and this bike is actually a mate's as well. So I'm a noob when it comes to this kinda stuff!

 

Cheers

 

Vig

Just a thought - but would the permit be registration specific? If so, then even if the permit is not visible, the authorities should know that what ever vehicle the permit relates to is covered....

 

Richard:detective:

Afraid not. The permit is registered to the property so has to be clearly displayed on the vehicle.

 

That's the problem, first to attach the permit securely and the second to keep it visible when the bike is covered...;-(

Afraid not. The permit is registered to the property so has to be clearly displayed on the vehicle.

 

That's the problem, first to attach the permit securely and the second to keep it visible when the bike is covered...;-(

 

Ok mate - next question then is does the permit scheme actually extend to motorcycles; or is it just limited to cars....? Different areas have different rules on these things......

That's a very good point. I'm not actually sure but I would think it is included. I've not seen any specific inc/exclusions in the literature but I'll double check after Xmas.

 

On the basis that it will be included...any ideas? Surprising how little there is on the Internet about this!

just a thought. if you cover the bike the only people who can remove the cover legally are you or the police. I am unsure about council traffic wardens but rent-a-wardens in private car parks cannot tamper with your vehicle if it is to expose the registation or for any reason.

just a thought. if you cover the bike the only people who can remove the cover legally are you or the police. I am unsure about council traffic wardens but rent-a-wardens in private car parks cannot tamper with your vehicle if it is to expose the registation or for any reason.

 

This may well be true but in that case I think they're well within rights to tow/.remove the bike - if they can't verify that it has a permit on it. Hence why I'm trying to find a bike cover that allows the permit to be displayed visibly...but at the same time securely as last thing I need is for the permit to be knicked! lol

yeah, its not worth the hassle I realise ( but they have no rights to bugger off with your bike I assure you).

but thats not what the thread in about so.. I have seen covers on bikes in london that have permit pockets. , so they do exist.. can you not laminate the permit and glue it to the cover permanently. A cover only lasts a year in sunlight and so will the permit I guess.

some of those crappy anodised ally tax disc hlders are screw together types, which in turn is bolted to the bike. Thats quite solid _ as whos going to make a massive effort to rob a property specific permit.?

you not getting along with the neighbours????:thumbdown:

yeah, its not worth the hassle I realise ( but they have no rights to bugger off with your bike I assure you).

but thats not what the thread in about so.. I have seen covers on bikes in london that have permit pockets. , so they do exist.. can you not laminate the permit and glue it to the cover permanently. A cover only lasts a year in sunlight and so will the permit I guess.

some of those crappy anodised ally tax disc hlders are screw together types, which in turn is bolted to the bike. Thats quite solid _ as whos going to make a massive effort to rob a property specific permit.?

you not getting along with the neighbours????:thumbdown:

 

This is the thing, I'm sure I've seen covers with permit pockets too but can't for the life of me find any on the internet!

 

Problem is, they've just re-issued new permits and there's something about a charge for replacements so want to try and keep it safe (every little bit etc). As it's a mate's bike afterall (that he's kindly letting me pretty much have all the time!) I'm thinking I might buy a cheapo cover, mount the second tax disc holder somewhere (not sure where yet) and then cut a whole in the cover so it sticks out! lol....

 

At least til I find a better solution!

 

No issues with the neighbours...yet! But there's not bike bays so I'll likely end up parking in one of the car bays and annoying a few folks!!

Also check for insurance reasons, will your insurance cover a bike that is kept outdoors? Lots of insurers now will only insure a bike if its in a locked garage in certain areas.

 

Check your post code on the list, might give you an idea!

 

http://www.carinsuranceexplained.com/car-insurance-explained/car-insurance-postcode-risk-list.html

Also check for insurance reasons, will your insurance cover a bike that is kept outdoors? Lots of insurers now will only insure a bike if its in a locked garage in certain areas.

 

Check your post code on the list, might give you an idea!

 

http://www.carinsuranceexplained.com/car-insurance-explained/car-insurance-postcode-risk-list.html

 

I think it should be fine as it's insured as being kept on the road as it is but always worth checking I guess.

 

Cheers