1200GS Adventure - Where do you put your tax disc?

[solarider]

Hi

Time for change of tax disc after my first year of ownership. Have used the sticky tamper proof disc holder stuck to the windscreen that came with the bike from the dealer, but get sick of looking at the back of it, and since it is a single use item, I need to buy a new holder anyway.

Where do people put their tax discs and with what device?

Had a holder attached near the cylinder heads on my GS, but it won;t fit on the Adventure because of the cylinder protectors.

 

[Benjamin M]

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143045

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

FFS

 

[jeff]

tax disc on 2010gsa

 

[duckspeed]

tax disc on 2010gsa

What is in the plastic container marked "bulbs" then

 

[AdamA]

In my wallet.

 

[Popell]

What is in the plastic container marked "bulbs" then

Daffodils??

 

[solarider]

Thought I might get the odd comment for opening another thread on this topic, but despite the 'smart' (ahem) comments, I still don't find an answer. The location identified in the previous thread doesn't exist on my 2011 model, and I don't particularly want to fit it near the dirtiest part of the bike near the near wheel.

The point of the post was that it won't fit where it used to on my old bike.

 

[wust588]

Keep it under the seat, then if any jobsworth asks about it, dream up an excuse.

 

[adventure-spike]

I have rode around without a tax disc on view for a year after mine fell off week after I bought the bike. My new one now stuck on inside of my top box, what's the big worry?

 

[mcinlb]

Not sure if I'm right on this but, can you get done by some jobsworth for 'Not Displaying'.

 

[jeff]

Thought I might get the odd comment for opening another thread on this topic, but despite the 'smart' (ahem) comments, I still don't find an answer. The location identified in the previous thread doesn't exist on my 2011 model, and I don't particularly want to fit it near the dirtiest part of the bike near the near wheel.

11,000 miles. Cleaned once (by dealer at service-not asked for not charged for) Mudsling fitted so what's problem. If you want a clean tax disc try a Fiat Uno.

Container has what it says. Electricians among you will know they should be called lamps - bulbs are for planting - but I know what they are. Similair tube on other side has other stuff

 

[AdamA]

Not sure if I'm right on this but, can you get done by some jobsworth for 'Not Displaying'.

You can, but in over a decade of carrying it in my wallet I have never even been warned, let alone reported for it. Its even less likely now with ANPR.

 

[Greg Masters]

Thought I might get the odd comment for opening another thread on this topic, but despite the 'smart' (ahem) comments, I still don't find an answer.

Get your BMW dealer to sort this.



Greg

 

[Steptoe]

Life defining decisions - Extreme adventuring at it's best.

1200 owners never let us down

 

[solarider]

To those annoyed by this thread, I can't really understand firstly why you bother reading it, and secondly why you go to the effort of posting to complain?

If it offends you, isn't gnarly enough or 'adventurous' enough or has been asked before, nobody forces you to read it, let alone waste those precious seconds of your obviously very interesting life typing a response! If you are really that 'adventurous', how come you have time to be on here typing answers to posts that are clearly beneath your 'adventurous' standards?

For me, I simply want my tax disc on display (ie not in my wallet), legible (ie not covered in shit from the back wheel - I am a 365 day a year biker and my bike is filthy near the back wheel - not sure what I am doing wrong Jeff), and not in the way (ie where the BMW dealer placed it Greg). Admitedly not a life changing question, but it was puzzling me and I mistakenly thought other owners might have some ideas to share.

Some useful responses though, so thanks for those.

Rant over, I'm of out to enjoy the good weather and great riding!

 

[Steptoe]

1200 owners never let us down in how sensitive they are

.....

Just back in after a ride to the paper shop, now i'm off out again before closes.

 

[CuzGS]

Fold it in half, place inside helmet, never had one nicked, never had an issue with law in 20 years

 

[STUBBS]

photocopy on the bike original in my wallet

 

[Den]

I keep mine rolled up in three quarters of a yellow Bic pen outer with the end without the wee black plug sealed with a wee black plug from another Bic pen.
Seal up the tiny hole in the side of the pen casing with something. It is impossible to cut a Bic pen outer and get rid of the hole in the side. Its about half way down.
Modern bic pens do not have this hole in the side, but are unsuitable for the purpose. Only use pre 2004 bic pens, the yellow one. Some might say its orange, but I think its more of a yellow.
Slide the assembled ( and sealed) unit up your arse using a little ky jel for ease of entry. Do not be surprised if you get a pleasing sensation during this action. It does not mean that you are homosexual.
During normal defication, the unique shape of the Bic pen actually stays in place in the anal canal allowing the waste bodily matter to pass by undisturbed.
With practice, the assembly can quickly be removed when asked by a police person/ traffic warden or anyone else with the relevant authority, to produce proof of vehicular taxation.
I myself have 'tax disk tube assemblies' for several of my bikes in my anal canal at this very moment and experience no discomfort whatsoever.
It keeps them safe from prying theiving eyes, and saves them lying around in drawers etc. It also provides a green alternative for disposal of Bic pen outers when the internal ink tube has run out.
Remember to remove expired 'tax disc tube assemblies' before installing your replacement.