CA Emissions????
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: California
yeah, found a definite 'maybe' in Oregon--- can't quite get the numbers right--- but if I can, great ride back home
Also, if you register out of state, you'll need an out-of-state driver's license and an insurance policy that has that address as your residence. If not AZ and NV would be the only plates you'd see on California highways!!!
California DMV is wise to all the usual tricks. Don't bother!
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Nor Cal
You need to join ABATE and help us fight the smog bill, SB435. If passed, 2000-and newer bikes will require smog inspection, beginning 1/1/2012. Currently it's being amended to switch the smog enforcement from DMV to the police in spot road checks, but it can be amended again to put the smog checks back in:
http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bil...ntroduced.html
http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bil...ntroduced.html
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Joined: Oct 2006
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If you tell DMV you paid $1 for your motorcycle/car/truck, they charge you fees (taxes) to recoup the sales tax you would have paid at a dealer, not based on the 1$. You won't save any money. You can save some money by getting a good deal through a licensed dealership because their paperwork will drive the DMV fees. I have an (expired) state sellers' license for CA.
Also, if you register out of state, you'll need an out-of-state driver's license and an insurance policy that has that address as your residence. If not AZ and NV would be the only plates you'd see on California highways!!!
California DMV is wise to all the usual tricks. Don't bother!
Also, if you register out of state, you'll need an out-of-state driver's license and an insurance policy that has that address as your residence. If not AZ and NV would be the only plates you'd see on California highways!!!
California DMV is wise to all the usual tricks. Don't bother!
Don`t think telling them I got it for a buck would of worked but the lady that took my money didn't speak English too well and I was after all saying I dropped $12K on my bike.
She didn't know what a Road King was!
A buddy of mine, non-military, CA resident, bought a NEW non-compliant 2009 bike out of state, registered it in AZ with his CA drivers license and CA insurance. Gave them an address in AZ as residence. Walked out with Title and plates. And saved about $800 sales tax.
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Tourer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Dunstable, MA
The 2006 Fat Boy probably got in because in addition to the 7500 mile rule, there is also an exemption if the vehicle is over a certain age, and I believe it is 3 years. So, if a 2006 Fat Boy shows a manufacture date of 09/05, after 09/08, it can be "imported" into California regardless of mileage. But, you cannot "import" a new 49-state vehicle into California if you are a Califronia resident. Not saying that DMV sometimes "screws up", but that is a rare exception and I would not buy a new scoot hoping to get lucky!
Isn't that why we buy new scoots
