f1steveuk Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Hi, new to the forums, so go gentle!We moved to Belves, in the Dordogne about two and a half years ago, and I brought my 1996 Ducati Paso with me. I have been told I have to insure it in France as it is ilegal to ride all year on a British policy. Ok, but to do that, it has to be legal for the country it is in, so it will need a TC and to be "converted" to French laws. Problem, as it a "classic" e.g. old, rhd headlights are no longer available, so is there such a thing as a classic bike policy that would ignore that fact, or am I going to have to effect some form of conversion???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I have sent you a private message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 If you want to legally ride the bike in France, you'll have to import it and register it here first. Once you've done that, you can organise some French insurance - there are classic bike insurers here.To register, you'll need to get a type approval certificate (attestation d'identite) from Ducati France S.A. 390 Rue d'Estienne d'Orves, 92701 COLOMBES Cedex. Tel: 01.56.05.60.00. You'll also need a quittus fiscale VAT certificate from your local tax office. Produce your V5C and a utility bill as proof of address and they issue the certificate free of charge. There's no CT (MOT) for motorcycles in France.The non availability of old RHD headlamps is immaterial - this is France and they drive on the other side of the road....[;-)]PS: The website for the Ducati Club de France is [url=http://www.desmo-net.com/]here[/url]. It has links to three French Ducati forums where you should be able to find advice about classic insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 of course I meant "lhd" headlight, but I am lead to believe that a French market FZ 750 headlight is a perfect match.Thanks chaps, I just need to fit my new starter and enjoy the summer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesFlamands Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 SD, I really should import my R100GS and Guzzi Le Mans, do you have the addresses or phone nos. for BMW and Guzzi France to hand, or can you tell me where I find them?Thanks in advance for your help and f1steveuk, I hope you don't mind me butting in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Not at all, the more the merrier!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 BMW France, 3 Ave Ampere, Montigny le Bretonneux, 78886 ST QUENTIN EN YVELINES. Tel: 01.30.43.93.00Moto Guzzi France, Z.A. Central Parc – 7, Allee des Grives, 93421 VILLEPINTE Cedex. Tel: 01.41.51.11.90A letter like this seems to work quite well...[;-)]Ref: (your bike model)Messieurs,Je voudrai immatriculer ma moto BMW(or Moto Guzzi) en France et j'ai besoin d'un attestation d'identité. J'attache une copie de mon certificat d'immatriculation étranger.Je vous prie d'agréer, Messieurs, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées.(Signed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesFlamands Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 SD, thanks very much indeed - is there a charge for the attestation d'identite? Should I phone them first to see if they need a cheque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 BMW France quoted me 135 euro, but I managed to get C of Cs from BMW UK for free in the end. You WILL have to use BMW France though as an R100 will be too old for BMW UK to provide a C of C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesFlamands Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I 'phoned BMW France who were very helpful. They are going to send me the inevitable 'dossier' which I have to complete and return with a copy of the V5 and a declaration from my local dealer stating that the headlight is correct and the speedometer kmh numbers are large enough. The 'atttestation d'identite' itself is supplied free of charge.I haven't actually spoken to anyone at Moto Guzzi yet but the number has changed to 01.58.74.74.00Incidently, for those worried about insurance both bikes have been on French insurance for some time with GAN. My agent reminds me every time I renew the insurance that I'm supposed to be importing the bikes. He does say, however, that he only insures me because I have several other vehicles insured with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 Got the panels back on, just the starter and insurance to go, oh and a healthy leg...........[IMG]http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t215/f1steveuk/ag15141.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 My goodness me, that is the most ugly Ducati that I have ever seen! Where is the beautiful engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 Most ugly Ducati rider!!! It is quite old now (the bike!), way before the beauty that is a 916, but in the flesh it isn't as bad, honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Only pulling your leg Steve. It looks much better than a Hardly Davison or a Gold wing. I bet it sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 Bob, you can't pull my leg, I still have 6 weeks in plaster!! It does sound nice, but would benefit from a set of Conti silencers. One day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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