[KnightRider77]

Hello!

I have a 2001 edition Bajaj Pulsar 180 (aka Shadowfax), which is my first and thus far only bike ever owned. It's been a steadfast friend for more than 2 decades and despite a single major accident (when my friend was riding it - he was fine luckily), that saw it require a major overhaul (change of petrol tank, headlamp, etc, but not the engine) it is still riding strong. That is, when I get the time to ride it because my car is my primary mode of commuting.

Anyway, some years ago I moved to Mumbai and I had my bike transferred accordingly. Later I moved back to BLR, so got the NOC from MH RTO and then paid the LTT at BLR RTO. I didn't re-register the bike.

My queries are:
1) Is it legal to ride the bike without re-registering even though I have paid LTT) ? I have heard so many conflicting advice on this from friends...

2) Can I sell or scrap the bike in BLR without re-registering? I intend to invest in a new bike if I can, and give Shadowfax a well earned rest.

3) Will RTO agents help navigate the treacherous waters? If so, pls do feel free to share the contacts of such an agent.

[2000rpm]

Your case is so technical, a traffic havaldar will not get the technicalities. You can easily talk your way out of this if the number is still KA.

[vinu_h]

Sell it to a buyer located in north Karnataka. MH / KA will not matter much out there.

[ninjatalli]

Originally Posted by KnightRider77

I didn't re-register the bike.

My queries are:
1) Is it legal to ride the bike without re-registering even though I have paid LTT) ? I have heard so many conflicting advice on this from friends...

2) Can I sell or scrap the bike in BLR without re-registering? I intend to invest in a new bike if I can, and give Shadowfax a well earned rest.

3) Will RTO agents help navigate the treacherous waters? If so, pls do feel free to share the contacts of such an agent.

If you want to tread on the legally compliant route, then a good RTO agent would be able to get this sorted out. Should not be a big deal. This thread has multiple contacts.

If you want to tread on the practical route, considering you have a KA number plate, I would just reiterate to an old saying (/ad)

“Fill it, Shut it, Forget it!”

[KnightRider77]

My number plate is MH one as I had registered it when I moved to Mumbai. I didn't re-register it when I moved back to BLR. Just paid the LTT for BLR. Apologies if I wasn't clear.

Thanks for all the advice! I will approach an RTO agent and see if this can be worked out.

[AutoHeadAKG]

Hey KnightRider777,

Hope you are doing good mate. I am genuinely surprised that you have rode a bike for more than 2 decades, that's more than how much marriages last these days
But jokes apart.
1. If you want to still continue riding the bike around in BLR, you might not need to re-register the bike as you have paid LTT and it's legal to ride it now. Moreover, Bengaluru has so many other state vehicles that the cops don't bother to check papers unless you have a traffic violation caught red-hand.
2. If you want to scrap the bike, I'd strongly get the papers cleared as the number can still be misused in theft and other crimes.

Being a native bengalurean I am confidently say, if you are riding around the city with a calm mind there will be no troubles. But however, due to MH number plate you might attract some unwanted road rages by so called localities.
Otherwise everything is good to go.
Stay safe, stay healthy
Cheers

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by KnightRider77

My number plate is MH one as I had registered it when I moved to Mumbai. I didn't re-register it when I moved back to BLR. Just paid the LTT for BLR. Apologies if I wasn't clear.

Thanks for all the advice! I will approach an RTO agent and see if this can be worked out.

Keep a color copy of the LTT paid receipt along with other bike documents and show that whenever the cops stop you. If you can speak kannada fluently, cops can be easily convinced. There is no rule that the number has to be a KA number. LTT is sufficient.

My colleague did a similar thing on his TN registered bike a few years ago. He paid LTT in KA in addition to TN and rode the bike in BLR for many years before relocating to Chennai. Cops did not bother him when he showed the LTT receipt

[KnightRider77]

Originally Posted by AutoHeadAKG

I am genuinely surprised that you have rode a bike for more than 2 decades, that's more than how much marriages last these days

lol. I guess maybe that's because bike's have lower maintenance cost. :P

Being a native bengalurean I am confidently say, if you are riding around the city with a calm mind there will be no troubles. But however, due to MH number plate you might attract some unwanted road rages by so called localities.

I can understand Kannada and speak broken bits of it when reqd. Also, I'm a much calmer driver/rider nowadays (unlike my college days when I used to think riding fast/risky = look cool. What an idiot.), so hopefully road rage can be minimised.

Cheers!

[KnightRider77]

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

There is no rule that the number has to be a KA number. LTT is sufficient.

Yeah, this is what I am hoping is true! However, if I want to sell/scrap my bike, it looks like I may need to re-register apparently. I just don't have the energy for that, but if it comes to that I will. Honestly, I don't think I will ever scrap the bike and I doubt anyone will buy a 20 year old bike, so maybe all this is moot.

[abhishek.vnit]

I am curious if LTT will apply to a 20 year old vehicle. I thought it applied for 15 years only. Wouldn't RTO ask for tax (and interest and penalty) for not extending the registration after 15 years?

Regards,
Abhishek