Can I ride In California with Rinehart Tru Duals?
#31
07-19-2011, 09:05 AM
Somewhere in the california vehicle code it says it is illegal to "modify" any exhaust. So, in essence, every aftermarket exhaust is illegal here. Keep in mind that the CARB contradicts the vehicle code when they "approve" aftermarket performance parts, but, they strictly deal with pollution controlled vehicles. So, double whammy because Rinehart is warning you about SMOG rules as opposed to noise or anything else (no cats).
So, if the cop wants to cite you and you don't have stock mufflers, yeah, you are getting a ticket....
The day after CA starts smog testing bikes is the day I will be on the interstate out of this God - forsaken place that calls themselves a state...
So, if the cop wants to cite you and you don't have stock mufflers, yeah, you are getting a ticket....
The day after CA starts smog testing bikes is the day I will be on the interstate out of this God - forsaken place that calls themselves a state...
#32
07-19-2011, 10:04 AM
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The day after having my engine bumped to95" and cams put in I got pulled over on the way to my folks house in RPV.Was doing the speed limit and not being a idiot,I have rinehart true duals,got a ticket for noise and helmet. I looked up the fines $25 each no big deal.I got the fine in the mail about a week later $359.Luckily my bil is a cop signed off on the noise and I bought a DOT helmet.Went and paid the $50. Just bought some hard kore baffles to take the edge off the pipe in order to lay low,will see how they work.One of the cops kept saying "you harley guys" he must have a chip on his shoulder about riders. So yeah some areas do mess with bikers
#33
07-19-2011, 05:03 PM
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07-19-2011, 05:12 PM
#35
07-19-2011, 05:18 PM
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Are you talking about Senate bill 435? Because that bill was amended to take out the actual emissions testing. It will still be illegal to modify a stock exhaust, but bikes still do not need to be smogged...yet
#36
07-19-2011, 05:46 PM
I recently put a set of Tru Duals on my 08 Ultra and was on Rinehart's website browsing around. I see posted all over the place that they are not legal in California. Whats the story? I can't beleive there aren't any Californians without Rinharts. Do the cops hassle alot of people there and are there any other states to watch out for? Just curious since I have never been to California but thought I may make the trip someday. Guess I can take it or leave it.
Dave
Dave
My OL always talks about wanting to move there and I always need to reminder her that she will be alone.
Aren’t they trying to split Kalifornia up and create a 51st state?
BTW, I do like the sound of my TDs...
Last edited by MADHOG; 07-19-2011 at 05:55 PM.
#37
07-19-2011, 05:50 PM
No I was just giving a guy that hates California a reason to leave a little sooner!
#38
07-19-2011, 05:56 PM
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07-19-2011, 07:13 PM