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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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What states have motorcycle inspections? Here in Ohio they do not,atleast I've never had one.Do you have to have them everytime you get plates?Do you have to pay for the inspection?Just wondering
 
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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No inspections in Florida. My county has no inspections for cars either.
 
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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In north carolina you have to git it inspected every year bike and car
 
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Texas has an annual inspection. cost depends on which county the bike is registered.
 
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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VA has a yearly that you have to pay for, done at licensed facilities. It's been 10 years since I moved from there so I don't know how muchit runs now.
DE has one every 2 years, it's cost is part of your reg. fee, and done by DMV there. (Stock muff barely make it by the dB test. Cycle Shacks don't.)
MD has one upon initial registration. Cost around 40-45, depending, also done by licensed facilities.
FL has none, just a VIN verification upon initial reg.
 
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Ga.ended requiring motorcycle inspections in the early 1980's


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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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No bike inspection required in California.
 
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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that surprises me... I would have thought the tree-hugging liberals in LA-LA land would inspect everything....
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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How about in the LA area? What about when registering a bike from out of state?
 
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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Gotta get it inspected and pay for it every year here in PA.
 



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