Buying a used motorcycle from florida in california?
I'm trying to buy a used 1998 honda. But i'm a bit confused on the emissions part?
"The Bottom Line
If you are a California resident and acquire a new car, truck, or motorcycle from another state, it must be certified to meet California smog laws to be registered in California. This includes certain diesel-powered vehicles. DMV can't accept an application to register a vehicle in California that does not qualify for registration (California Health and Safety Code - 43156).
What Is Considered a New Vehicle?
California considers any vehicle with less than 7,500 miles on the odometer at the time of purchase or trade by a California resident or business, to be a new vehicle. This is true whether or not the vehicle has been registered in another state.
Check the Label
To find out whether a car, truck, or motorcycle is California certified, check the emission label under the hood. For a motorcycle, check the frame or refer to your owner' s manual for the location. The label should read that the vehicle conforms to California regulations, or that it is legal for sale in California."
Does this only apply to motorcycles that are new?
so if i bought a used one 1998 motorcycle from florida that had over 20K miles would this make it exempt?
and what forms would i need to finish this transfer?
http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg343.pdf
that and a bill of sale? With the title before i take it to the dmv?
Find a closer bike.
Bottom line is CA has smog and most vehicles have to pass every year. The bike may or may not pass. If not you have to spend a lot to make it pass. A 17 year old bike is not new.
Not to mention the cost of shipping.
What's that? Free shipping and a money back guarantee? Its a scam.
Motorcycle Registration.
Registering a motorcycle in California is basically the same as that for registering a car or registering a new, out-of-state, or never before registered vehicle you'll need proof of ownership (like your title, or the name and address of the lien holder, if you have a loan); and insurance. Unlike cars, however, motorcycles do not require a smog check.
so isn't the emissions test for the newer bikes meaning 7500 miles and below or models now that should have stickers saying 49 states or california approved?
sorry i should have put more informations on this.
the bike is in california with expired tags.
I want to know is it possible to make this a legal sale and still make it happen with all the emission rules and what not.
bottom line is Must this bike have a sticker that says california approved.
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