P1000 Assembled vehicle title equipment inspection - Michigan

[Remington]

I'll see what they say to the Hillbilly brake. In the meantime, I'll be curious how your approach pans out.

From the One guy on here a while back that went through alll that here and spent a ton doing so, Those were frowned upon. You had to have a mechanical one. It was quite expensive to mod one on. The OP hasnt said how much that P7 brake has set him back yet? Might not want to say lol.

 

[Admin]

 

[Jimrm]

Actually the parking brake was one of the cheaper items. The p700 brake lever was $32 on ebay, cables $20, calipers $50, many of my hours making it work $0. @Stateboy, the acrylic windshield won't go. It needs to be laminated dot approved glass. The Tensor Regulator A/T dot tires were the most expensive items $800.

 

[Remington]

Here is the the one i keep mentioning. Either her took the cost down I asked him about (cuz it was insane by the time he was done)
Or put it in another theread. But its the most comprehensive for legalizing in our state. He hasnt been on in quite but popped in on the 3rd of this month with no post. Not sure if he still has the rig.

Road Legal Michgan, 2019, HB 5639

Grace performance in Wadhams is another dealer to try. I'm thinking I will try them if need service. Lapeer was only dealer that would talk with me online. Was cheaper to buy it there also.

hondasxs.com

 

[Jimrm]

Street legal update. Finally found an officer willing to do the inspection two counties away in Berrien county Michigan. It passed with no issues. The next stop is the SOS to apply for the street legal title.

 

[906UP]

Street legal update. Finally found an officer willing to do the inspection two counties away in Berrien county Michigan. It passed with no issues. The next stop is the SOS to apply for the street legal title.

Did he check your parking brake? Just curious.

 

[Jimrm]

Today we applied for the new title and vin number. The lady at the sos has done it before so it went smoothly. Now the long wait for the new vin and another equipment inspection by someone from the state. For the officer inspection I left it strapped down to the trailer. The officer only wanted to see the parking brake handle. He was mainly concerned with the brake lights, turn signals, horn, wiper/washer and the glass windshield. He didn't check the tires for DOT. I've heard the state inspector needs to see the parking brake work.

 

[Vikes79]

Man I love living in my state at times.

All I had to do is to have a working brake light, rear view mirror and a lighted license bracket plus proof of insurance ….IE exactly like a motorcycle. They didn’t even check…100% on my word.


I really sympathize with those who have to stand on their heads for the simplest of things.

 

[Remington]

Today we applied for the new title and vin number. The lady at the sos has done it before so it went smoothly. Now the long wait for the new vin and another equipment inspection by someone from the state. For the officer inspection I left it strapped down to the trailer. The officer only wanted to see the parking brake handle. He was mainly concerned with the brake lights, turn signals, horn, wiper/washer and the glass windshield. He didn't check the tires for DOT. I've heard the state inspector needs to see the parking brake work.

Glad your getting towards the end of this BS. Your gonna have to give us a revamped (from you last post) total cost, insurance and man hrs it took to get this done. Only asking for others that might want to take this plunge. Plus you started the thread,
Dint be like Epstine and leave us hanging

 

[Jimrm]

Important update. The state inspector will come to my place on Wednesday to inspect and hopefully apply a new Vin sticker. Fast service compared to past reports.

 

[Scoop]

Did your current carrier for your auto policy let you add it as an additional vehicle or did you have to get your PLPD coverage elsewhere? I know some won't cover assembled vehicles.

 

[Jimrm]

Did your current carrier for your auto policy let you add it as an additional vehicle or did you have to get your PLPD coverage elsewhere? I know some won't cover assembled vehicles.

We haven't done any insurance shopping yet. Waiting for the new title to start looking. We are using Hartford for our other vehicles. Does anyone have input on a carrier?

 

[Todd627]

We haven't done any insurance shopping yet. Waiting for the new title to start looking. We are using Hartford for our other vehicles. Does anyone have input on a carrier?

You will find most carriers won't insure SxS's unless you have your home & auto with them. And there are lots that won't touch them no matter what. Not sure what Hartford's stance is.

 

[Scoop]

We haven't done any insurance shopping yet. Waiting for the new title to start looking. We are using Hartford for our other vehicles. Does anyone have input on a carrier?

Always best to keep with the multi-vehicle discount as well as multi-policy discounts (home, auto, boat, life, etc.) if you can. It should cost you about the same as any of your other on-road vehicles for the liability and property damage.

 

[Jimrm]

The inspection person from the state was here today. He hops out of his car and says "show me your vin number". So I show him and he proceeds to clean off a spot and applys the new vin sticker. Basically got back in his car and left. He didn't look at anything at all. He says the new vin will be good by Thursday afternoon. Just need to take a picture of it and go to sos for the new plate. I got a quote from State Farm for plpd and comprehensive insurance for $1332 per year. Full coverage would be $2200 per year. Waiting for one other quote. Our carrier The Hartford won't insure it. It looks like we will be street legal by Friday.

 

[906UP]

The inspection person from the state was here today. He hops out of his car and says "show me your vin number". So I show him and he proceeds to clean off a spot and applys the new vin sticker. Basically got back in his car and left. He didn't look at anything at all. He says the new vin will be good by Thursday afternoon. Just need to take a picture of it and go to sos for the new plate. I got a quote from State Farm for plpd and comprehensive insurance for $1332 per year. Full coverage would be $2200 per year. Waiting for one other quote. Our carrier The Hartford won't insure it. It looks like we will be street legal by Friday.

Check with sledinsure.com. I found them years ago when my carrier wouldn't insure my snowmobiles, Ino longer have sleds but still have my buggies insured through them via Progressive

 

[906UP]

Oh.....and congrats on the street legal status!

 

[Scoop]

Check with sledinsure.com. I found them years ago when my carrier wouldn't insure my snowmobiles, Ino longer have sleds but still have my buggies insured through them via Progressive

Just go directly to Progressive. They had the best rate for our buggy.

 

[trigger]

insurance for $1332 per year

Is this bc of the street legal status or something? I insure all my crap with Allstate and I pay $212 a yr for the P5 with an added $5k for accessories. 🤷‍♂️

 

[906UP]

Just go directly to Progressive. They had the best rate for our buggy.

Normally I would agree, but with my sleds calling Progressive directly was quite a bit more, online the same. Through Sam (agent @ sledinsure) it was about 40% less. I had one claim, not at fault as someone ran into me, and it was taken care of quickly so the coverages were right.

Is this bc of the street legal status or something? I insure all my crap with Allstate and I pay $212 a yr for the P5 with an added $5k for accessories. 🤷‍♂️

Yup, it's all about risk, a buggy is at greater risk on the road, higher chance of getting hit or in an accident. As an off-road vehicle they're not expecting you to be running down the Xway @ 75mph or more.

 

[Buggyman]

Ohio is probably diff. but I have Progressive $100000/300000 + 2k in accessories and pay $159.00 a year. FWIW