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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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For those who have or know, does painting the bike have any effect on the serial #, registration or title
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Lady here in the ca dmv said you just have to notify them when you renew your registration.

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for those who have or know, does painting the bike have any effect on the serial #, registration or title
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Yeah, what bobber said. The VIN numbers won't change with paint but if the cops run your plate it will come back to the color the DMV has. Not a huge deal if everything else matches, it will just show a red Harley on his screen when he has pulled over a black one.
It happens all the time, very common with older cars. Not many cops care about the DMV colors. VIN and engine numbers are what is important.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Doesnt effect anything at all as long as the base color is basically the same as the title or reg. I went from a dark blue to a lighter blue as an example with no issues

VIN # will not change at all.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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Its the same as painting your car... doesnt effect anything.... and you DONT have to notify them...its not a requirement that u notify them...specially with as easy as it is to see the vin on a bike... ole man is a Motor Scout.
 
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