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  1. Thanks for the good news Russethouse. Let's hope the olympics get wrapped up soon.
  2. Appreciated, but, - according to Dick, Gary can't think for himself. Good job we have Dick on the scene.
  3. [quote user="Bugbear"]I said that I'm done with this thread but that made me laugh, 220+hp, indeed so that would be a what, exactly?    [/quote] A Lambretta. Oh,.. did I say +hp? I meant +cc. Hope that didn't cause any confusion.
  4. [quote user="Tony F Dordogne"] ....and at least I have the guts to call myself by my proper name.. [/quote] Fine. My name is Johnathan H. Miller if it makes you happy but that's no more necessarily valid than say Atroll B. Fiddler, or even Tony Fxxx xxxx is it? [quote user="Tony F Dordogne"] ...just because you're happy to continue to get the Brits in France a bad name by looking for loopholes.[/quote] Continue? (Didn't know I'd begun to do so.) So I'm busy getting the brits a bad name am I? Haa,... that's a good one! I'll have to remember that the next time I see a bunch of stupid drunken brits spilling out of a French pub at night screaming and throwing up in the street. One could also mention the thousands more leeching off the state for health care. But, no worries... let's keep our priorities intact. After all, "that bloke wiv 'is motorbike is gonna giv us a bad name, innit?" You seem to think that because you are there first you are endowed with some kind of moral authority to preach to newcomers. It is exactly this kind of pompous self-importance that really gives brits a bad name and is a classic and widely perceived british character trait, one that is exhibited clearly in your shpeel. Your sermon is dribbling anyway; I support and have the highest regard for the French and I'm the last, unlike others, to not maintain that I well assure you, but again perhaps reminder is needed in that a loophole is within the law not outside of it. Operating a 220+hp bike in France is a legal thing to do having met certain criteria, whether is suits you or not. If the French extend the favour then one has the privilage to accept. It is those criteria I had wanted to determine in order to be within the law. If I intended to actually break the law I wouldn't have to bother questioning it in the first place. The funny thing is is that loopholes are widely sought after and used in profusion but when it happens to be one that you judge to be improper everyone begins jumping up and down hysterically like a brood of old hens. Double standards? [quote user="Tony F Dordogne"] this type of thread should be stopped for once and for all by Archant. [/quote] A motion for censorship? Nothing pompous in that, is there?
  5. BobT.  Thanks again. The only pics of the DS are on print along with dozens of others that I'll get to scan and share sometime. [quote user="Tony F Dordogne"] another person looking for 'loopholes'.[/quote] Guess my code of ethics is not as immaculate as yours eh Tone? [quote user="liz89"]DS19: Do you have a 100+ BHP bike with a european certificate of conformity? [/quote] No. [quote user="ErnieY"]Agreed. First we have "What if I have UK nationality and residence in France?" then a change of  tack with "My question however was not based on the assumption of full-time residence" Another example of persitant questioning until the answer desired is received [:(][/quote] Funny, I thought a 'what if' hypothetical question would be a legitimate one - thought that was the purpose of the forum - what must I have been thinking? Anyway, changing tack and now being back in the UK, I want to use a 200+hp bike here and abroad also. The degree of overseas residence is yet to be determined and I expect to make frequent trips, at least occasional ones, back and forth and some travelling thoughout Europe as time allows - it is just too early to decide what to call home base. This sadly raises the horribly persistent question of the legal definition of residence but that would likely not be a straight question. [quote user="Sunday Driver"]I don't understand what you mean when you say there is a wide variety of legal loopholes which are used to the benefit of ex-pats in a variety of ways?  Can you enlighten me by providing some examples?[/quote] Certainly. I would not suggest however that you actually consider doing any of the things mentioned, we know Tony wouldn't, as you may easily risk being termed a 'fiddler' by those who are immune of such impure thoughts, but for strictly academic purposes, you may refer with due caution to the following: http://www.frenchentree.com/fe-legal/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=2174 http://www.chiefdreamer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131&page=3 http://www.expatexchange.com/expat/index.cfm?frmid=211&forumid=0&dbname=ee&tpcid=3326903&shared=N You may be further assisted in your quest for enlightenment by simply typing the word 'loophole' into the seach field of this forum. (Those damn fiddlers!!!)   ):  ( Thanks to all! I'm much obliged for the replies!
  6. Hi Cathy. I'm not sure of the print name either but here's the avatar: http://www.iconator.com/download.php?IconID=160088
  7. Thanks Bob! Hmmm... One could return to the UK and trade the bike in for another one every 5.5 months then right?
  8. Thank you Anton. I'm less suggesting but rather exploring the legal parameters; loopholes if you like, a wide variety of which are used to the benefit of ex-pats in a variety of ways, not only vehicle related. It is by virtue of the fact that I do not wish to break the law that I am inquiring. Loophole may sound sneaky to some but by definition it is a legal circumvent not an illegal one. Working any legal system is fair game; ask any tax consultant. I'm much obliged for the heads up!
  9. [quote user="sid"] Which part od SD's reply didn't you understand? [/quote] All was clear. My question however was not based on the assumption of full-time residence. [quote user="Bugbear"]Do you own a DS19 by the way or are you just a fan of that marque? [/quote] I did and I am.
  10. Thanks to all! One more moderately silly question (keep your finger on the Troll button) : Regarding the six month rule, if anyone out there knows, would this not apply then by taking the bike out of and back into the country? Skip into Germany for the weekend and come back for another five months and twenty-seven days without having to re-register?
  11. Does the 100hp limit apply to motorcyles registered in the UK? What if I have UK nationality and residence in France? Will this make any difference? If pulled over, will the cops rough me up? Is there indeed such a limit or is this an urban myth? Do French nationals care much about this (the 100hp limit, not my living in France) and ride unrestricted anyway? Are the penalties as severe as I've heard? €30k + prison + bike? Only curious - what are speeding tickets like? Severe? Moderate? Other? Thanks in advance.
  12. The block of France2 is indeed very annoying and I've yet to find a proxy that will work. Meanwhile, you'll find several good local news feeds here: http://fr.wwitv.com/ Just select France from the left menu and pick from the list that follows. If you find a proxy for France2 and 3, please post. Good luck![:)]
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