Crate Motor in CA
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Since like 1968 registartion goes my the frame's VIN number. Prior to frame VINs, it was the motor numbers. Only on a recent salvage/rebuilt title application was I asked for the motor number.
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Seems to be a lot of bad info about this subject on the forum. In CALIFORNIA if you get stopped by an LEO and he/she happens to check your #'s completely, then the frame and engine #'s had better match your registration or your mike will most likely be impounded. I know, several are going to say they have never had their #'s checked but that does not mean you or them never will have.
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http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wcm/con...df?MOD=AJPERES
Note ... Page 6 ... CVC Section 38041
http://www.oclaw.org/research/code/c...l#.VPNMhGfwtPY
I feel like a lawyer :>(
Note ... Page 6 ... CVC Section 38041
http://www.oclaw.org/research/code/c...l#.VPNMhGfwtPY
I feel like a lawyer :>(
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Seems to be a lot of bad info about this subject on the forum. In CALIFORNIA if you get stopped by an LEO and he/she happens to check your #'s completely, then the frame and engine #'s had better match your registration or your mike will most likely be impounded. I know, several are going to say they have never had their #'s checked but that does not mean you or them never will have.
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
Thank you for verifying my last sentence!!!!
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I agree with perki.
If engine number/VIN on reg does not match the actual numbers on the frame/motor....definitely risk the losing the bike.
If you don't look, ride or hear like the "part", your risk is much lower....if you do, well, your rolling the dice. You come across a cop who knows what they are looking at, then your screwed.
Choice is yours.
If engine number/VIN on reg does not match the actual numbers on the frame/motor....definitely risk the losing the bike.
If you don't look, ride or hear like the "part", your risk is much lower....if you do, well, your rolling the dice. You come across a cop who knows what they are looking at, then your screwed.
Choice is yours.