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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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Hey Guys-

Tomorrow will be my first NJ inspection, having moved here from NY. I have SE2 pipes installed, and I am concerned that the state inspection stations will fail me. Should I go to the dealer, or does the state show leniency on pipes?

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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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To tell you the truth, I haven't had my bike inspected for a few years now, and am not in any rush to go

If anything I would suggest a dealer. It will cost you at the dealer, but I would tend to think they are more inclined to pass you so that you may purchase more go fast goodies from them ...but don't hold me to it. Best bet is to call a few dealers in the area to see how much, and to see if that exhaust is legal around here.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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If you go to the inspection station make sure you have reflective tape on your helmet and eye protection, like goggles or a windshield.
I went to a station one time and passed with slip-on mufflers.

 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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To tell you the truth, I haven't had my bike inspected for a few years now, and am not in any rush to go
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I think the last time I was there for a motorcycle inspection, was in 96. At that time, exhaust wasn't an issue...


 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Hey Guys-

Tomorrow will be my first NJ inspection, having moved here from NY. I have SE2 pipes installed, and I am concerned that the state inspection stations will fail me. Should I go to the dealer, or does the state show leniency on pipes?

Thanks!

3Power...just don't crack those pipes, until you are done and got your sticker!!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Thanks fellers . .
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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I had vince hinds on mine. No problem with inspection. I went to the one in Flemington. Alot of times the inspector is a biker too. Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Go to a dealer. I failed a few years ago for my helmet. I had the reflective tape on the sides and back. They said my DOT helmet (Nexl)was not DOT.
 
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What do you guys do w/o inspection?? No sticker and not worry about it?
 
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i never got pulled over

i think they are pretty lenient here in NJ
 
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