New Rider from Louisiana has a question...

TylerConnell · December 14th, 2010, 05:30 PM

I just bought my 2009 Ninja 250 from Calmes Motorsports in Denham Springs. I have read countless OMV papers on motorcycle inspections in Baton Rouge, but not one says that we need to be inspected yearly. Anyone know if Louisiana requires a yearly inspection on Motorcycles?

P.S. My family is telling my the dealer took care of all of the paperwork, but I do not have an inspection sticker.

Alex · December 14th, 2010, 05:32 PM

kkim · December 14th, 2010, 05:34 PM

http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/l...t.asp?state=la

TylerConnell · December 14th, 2010, 05:35 PM

kkim

It says periodic saftey inspection is required, any idea where, when, or where to put that said sticker?

kkim · December 14th, 2010, 05:37 PM

I'd call the local DMV and ask them. Doesn't your motorcycle shop know these things, too?

TylerConnell · December 14th, 2010, 05:38 PM

About the only thing they know is how to sell a bike and not help you after you have rode it off of the lot.

want1sobad · December 14th, 2010, 05:51 PM

welcome!

TylerConnell · December 14th, 2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by want1sobad

welcome!

Thanks, I'll be ordering some chain adjusters from you REAL soon.

TylerConnell · December 14th, 2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Thanks Alex!

luisd_08 · December 14th, 2010, 06:20 PM

Hi there!

Well, I'm not 100% positive on the yearly inspection, but I'm about 98% sure it is required.
As for your inspection sticker, you should receive it when you receive your physical plates.

When I purchased my ninja, I had to return to the dealer in about 2 weeks with proof of insurance to obtain my physical plates, and inspection sticker.

TylerConnell · December 14th, 2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by luisd_08

Hi there!

Well, I'm not 100% positive on the yearly inspection, but I'm about 98% sure it is required.
As for your inspection sticker, you should receive it when you receive your physical plates.

When I purchased my ninja, I had to return to the dealer in about 2 weeks with proof of insurance to obtain my physical plates, and inspection sticker.

Well that would be my luck with Calmes, first trying to sell me it $1000 over sticker and then not giving me an inspection sticker. I bought it back in September too. Been riding ever since without an inspection.....perfect

kkim · December 14th, 2010, 07:30 PM

Call your local DMV to be sure what the laws are in your area. If the dealer is in fact selling the bike and not providing an inspection sticker required by law, they can get into big trouble with the local/state authorities.

I would call the dealer and ask about your sticker... it could be sitting on someone's desk.

TylerConnell · December 14th, 2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

Call your local DMV to be sure what the laws are in your area. If the dealer is in fact selling the bike and not providing an inspection sticker required by law, they can get into big trouble with the local/state authorities.

I would call the dealer and ask about your sticker... it could be sitting on someone's desk.

AMAZING idea kkim. I had no idea the were actually required by law. That should be perfect for me, because I have tomorrow off of work, and temps will be in the 70's.

vnranger · December 14th, 2010, 07:48 PM

TylerConnell · December 14th, 2010, 07:48 PM

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Thanks! I love this forum, Planning on doing a LOT of the DIY here

bob706 · December 14th, 2010, 08:10 PM

Welcome to the forum

TylerConnell · December 14th, 2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bob706

Welcome to the forum

Thanks!

KJohnson21 · December 15th, 2010, 01:59 PM

Snake · December 17th, 2010, 10:56 AM

Hello and welcome.

Rosie · December 17th, 2010, 02:30 PM

TenaciousD · December 21st, 2010, 08:37 AM

Why not just go to your nearest inspection station, pay your $15, and get a sticker? Do you have a car? What do you do with that? The motorcycle should be no different.

December 14th, 2010, 05:30 PM	#1
TylerConnell ninjette.org DIY Name: Tyler Location: Louisiana Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 19	New Rider from Louisiana has a question... I just bought my 2009 Ninja 250 from Calmes Motorsports in Denham Springs. I have read countless OMV papers on motorcycle inspections in Baton Rouge, but not one says that we need to be inspected yearly. Anyone know if Louisiana requires a yearly inspection on Motorcycles? P.S. My family is telling my the dealer took care of all of the paperwork, but I do not have an inspection sticker.

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December 14th, 2010, 05:34 PM	#3
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December 14th, 2010, 05:35 PM	#4
TylerConnell ninjette.org DIY Name: Tyler Location: Louisiana Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 19	kkim It says periodic saftey inspection is required, any idea where, when, or where to put that said sticker?

December 14th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I'd call the local DMV and ask them. Doesn't your motorcycle shop know these things, too?

December 14th, 2010, 05:38 PM	#6
TylerConnell ninjette.org DIY Name: Tyler Location: Louisiana Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 19	About the only thing they know is how to sell a bike and not help you after you have rode it off of the lot.

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December 14th, 2010, 07:30 PM	#12
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Call your local DMV to be sure what the laws are in your area. If the dealer is in fact selling the bike and not providing an inspection sticker required by law, they can get into big trouble with the local/state authorities. I would call the dealer and ask about your sticker... it could be sitting on someone's desk.

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