I kept my EZ pass in my Aerostich Darien sleeve pocket, thinking it would register under the reader, but it did not. Perhaps velcro it to my sleeve next time?
Rob
Rob
EZ Pass, I Pass, etc. New Transponder & Motorcycles
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The "not recommended for motor cycles" bit for RFID tags maybe a blanket recommendation because most bike don't have a windshield. Since the recommended location for a car or truck is the windshield I'd think putting on a motorcycle windshield should work just fine.
In CA we have a choice between transponder or "sticker". Since I really don't want anything stuck on my windshield I went with a transponder in a pannier. I have no way of knowing if it's being read or if my bike's plate is used.
In CA we have a choice between transponder or "sticker". Since I really don't want anything stuck on my windshield I went with a transponder in a pannier. I have no way of knowing if it's being read or if my bike's plate is used.
here in PA, you'd know the difference! Lots more money for plate read.
The back of the EZPass transponder should face forward. I had some misreads when I put it in my 'Stitch's breast pocket with the back against my chest, but this was not consistent. Since I don't use it that often, now I simply tape it to the top inside of my windshield w/ masking or electrical tape when I know I'm going to ride on a toll road. Ugly, but it works great. Those two tapes do not leave residue on the plastic (I remove it at my destination or lunch stops).
When running around Brisbane, I used to have one of these on the bike behind the screen, and a second one in the car. Don't know how they worked or were powered, but used them for three years when there. Both unit serial numbers were set up to one account with the charge added as you passed under the toll cameras. At the time the bike was $1.20 and the car was £2.70 each time you used a toll road.
Terry500
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Adding in my experience with the new thin EZ-Pass RFID tag. I sandwiched it between two pieces of cardstock and put it in the left side pocket of my tank bag. It did not work on the Indiana Toll Road. I removed it from the 'sandwich' and slipped it on top on my map in the clear topside map pocket; worked fine. It's rare that I need it so didn't want to stick it permanently on my ST.
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I wonder if i could stick it on the windshield with the suction cups and reinforce it with gaffer tape.
Currently have an I-Pass transponder that says it expired 2/24. The toll people have stated that an extension of 2 years has been granted as that is how long the Ni-Cad batteries actually last. Meanwhile, I ordered 2 new transponders for the cars as well as one for the bike (they now have a designation for a motorcycle as before you'd enter the request as "Other"). Got an email yesterday saying they were shipped and that I needed to activate them... Not sure why as they are all registered to my account. Perhaps they are sending the old style for the bike as someone has mentioned above that the RFID stickers aren't meant for bikes per the I-Pass people. Will update when I get the three next week.
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Mondo
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My saga continues. Talked to an ipass rep who said they have one for bikes that attaches to the license plate. Skeptically, I ordered one and it’s made for a car size plate and would never attach to a bike’s plate. Had to pay $10 for it, but when canceled , got the $10 back. I’m now on a Can Am and the old one attaches perfectly to the inside of the frunk. Works!
Greg
Greg
It probably likes to be "flat" in relation to the reader unless it's higher up? I haven't used my E-Z pass in awhile. It's a plastic "bar". It seems to be RFID as no batteries are mentioned. I should check my account.
I had a chance to recheck the EZ Pass on my "To Hell and Back SS1000." I simply put the velcro on the top of my dash and put the EZ Pass on that with the writing facing upward. It worked just fine going through the Ohio tolls, as I got the immediate feedback at the toll that my EZ pass was accepted.
This is NOT what the device says to do. It says the back should face up/out (as in the inside of a car windshield).
If I had done this, it would be really ugly.
When I was done with it, I moved it back into my little tank bag, or back into my Aerostich somewhere.
That's the tale I have to tell to you!
Rob
This is NOT what the device says to do. It says the back should face up/out (as in the inside of a car windshield).
If I had done this, it would be really ugly.
When I was done with it, I moved it back into my little tank bag, or back into my Aerostich somewhere.
That's the tale I have to tell to you!
Rob
So, if someone’s going to Daytona Bike Week, and , as in a large portion of the attendees, is trailering a bunch of big chrome-y bikes down , and all the bikes have EZ passes on them, would they all get charged a toll?
I bet the answer is yes. Same with a towed car.
Agreed
Overdue update...
My Mn-Stoc trip involved doing the Indiana and Illinois toll roads both ways.
A few days after the trip, I checked my I-Pass account. I had three violations! The RFID sticker that I'd attached to the inside of my MadStad windshield had been read 10 of the thirteen times.
I contacted them and they were surprised that it had even worked that many times and said the stickers were not meant for motorcycles. I explained I'd checked the box for a motorcycle for one of the stickers and he had no answer. I asked why, since they subsequently emailed me about the violations, they didn't just charge my account. He said they were not allowed to do that as people switch accounts between personal and corporate...
Anyway, he said they would address the violations in two to three weeks. I asked about the 14 day limit to pay or be hit with a fine and why the charges showed as being full rate. He said not to worry. I asked what their remedy is for motorcycles and he said they were looking into it.
Well, two weeks later, all was debited at the half rate and no fines.
My Mn-Stoc trip involved doing the Indiana and Illinois toll roads both ways.
A few days after the trip, I checked my I-Pass account. I had three violations! The RFID sticker that I'd attached to the inside of my MadStad windshield had been read 10 of the thirteen times.
I contacted them and they were surprised that it had even worked that many times and said the stickers were not meant for motorcycles. I explained I'd checked the box for a motorcycle for one of the stickers and he had no answer. I asked why, since they subsequently emailed me about the violations, they didn't just charge my account. He said they were not allowed to do that as people switch accounts between personal and corporate...
Anyway, he said they would address the violations in two to three weeks. I asked about the 14 day limit to pay or be hit with a fine and why the charges showed as being full rate. He said not to worry. I asked what their remedy is for motorcycles and he said they were looking into it.
Well, two weeks later, all was debited at the half rate and no fines.
Tape some aluminum foil over the stickers.
My PA EZ Pass transponder is specifically for a Motorcycle, and has a big sticker on the back (velcro side) that says "MC."
It physically looks just like my other transponder for the cars. Just a different rate of tolls.
Rob
It physically looks just like my other transponder for the cars. Just a different rate of tolls.
Rob
I’m using an old MA Fast Lane transponder that is now part of the EZ Pass system. I have it velcroed to the bike in what is a backwards orientation to how it would attach to a car windshield. Works fine in 99% of the tolls. I have had issues on I 80/90 in Indiana but I have frequently have issues with those tolls. I just go to the wide load lane where the barrier doesn’t go all the way across and if it doesn’t open I go around. I called them once and they said “motorcycles are a problem”. Got pulled over once coming out of the tolls and showed the officer my transponder on the bike and told him it wasn’t my fault if Indianas toll equipment didn’t work correctly.(as in Hidgon’s book). He let me go. Other than IN it seems to be fine.
Not sure about Indiana, but in OH, if your transponder is not picked up by their system, and you go around the barrier, they see you as a toll evader. The correct behavior is to stop, beep your horn until an attendant comes to the toll booth, then give him/her the transponder. They will enter the number on the back and you are good to go.
Some of the EZ pass lanes in OH have no barrier, just a stop light that turns green. I once did not see it turn from red to green, and continued. They picked up the transponder when I exited the freeway, and billed me as getting on the toll road at the state line (behind me). I called and told them I had left home for the trip and where I got on...they accepted it.