I'm thinking about buying a used out of state bike 1997 spcn with 15,000
miles. I live here in California and I checked the DMV site but would like some
members personal experiences. Thanks in advance.

 

What did the BMV say... as they are who U'll have to make happy... not what we thing or say.

IMO I'd hate to be in Ur shoes.




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I have not personally done it with a bike, but I think as long as it has 7500 miles you are good to go. I would post this the the general discussion forum and see if you get a better response.

 

Thanks Rednose, you're right DMV does say at least 7500 miles but also
has to meet pollution standards for the model year. I have not bought
the bike yet because it is also a Special Construction build which could
also cause problems. Living in California you know as well as I do how
the Ca. DMV operates. I'm really hoping someone has been through
this nightmare and can share their experience.

 

I have a car that is registered here that was special construction, and it is a pain in the *** unless you are dealing with a DMV that has experience with it. I would ask in the general discussion about the process on a bike, and what the inspection process (if any) is like.

 

I have done it a couple times. The only issue is you can't register a vehicle with less than 7,500 miles when you get it registered in California. SJ Ron

 

Thanks for your replies!