Registering out of state motorcycle in California ?

devmasa · October 19th, 2010, 06:27 PM

Are the new gen ninjas 50 state certified for smog ?
do I need to have 7500 miles on it to be able to register it in California?

I found this California dmv link :
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures...cts/ffvr29.htm

I did some googling and found varying answers that contradict the link above.
Can someone who has registered out of state motorcycle in Californai help me here plz.
Thanks

Edit : This is for buying a new/used vehicle from out of Ca.

Alex · October 19th, 2010, 08:43 PM

No, ninjette's aren't 50-state bikes. There are standard versions and California versions. So if a used one is brought in from out of state, it does have to have 7500+ miles on it before it can be legally registered.

devmasa · October 19th, 2010, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

No, ninjette's aren't 50-state bikes. There are standard versions and California versions. So if a used one is brought in from out of state, it does have to have 7500+ miles on it before it can be legally registered.

Thanks Alex..that cleared up a very important point

RaceBikeRentals · October 23rd, 2010, 08:01 AM

You could always, um, replace your broken instruments with one from eBay that, um, might have more than 7500 miles on it, just to, you know, get it registered.

Sailariel · October 23rd, 2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

You could always, um, replace your broken instruments with one from eBay that, um, might have more than 7500 miles on it, just to, you know, get it registered.

Richard, I like the way you think. Brought a "used" R-50 into the US many years ago in a similar fashion.

Cuongism · October 23rd, 2010, 11:01 PM

I think he already bought his bike, but just as an FYI, I didn't have to bring my bike in to get it registered in CA. Maybe the previous owner can just write in a higher mileage on the title when he signs it over? Maybe someone who bought a bike outside the state can chime in their experience. Save some money vs changing a gauge.

devmasa · October 23rd, 2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuongism

I think he already bought his bike, but just as an FYI, I didn't have to bring my bike in to get it registered in CA. Maybe the previous owner can just write in a higher mileage on the title when he signs it over? Maybe someone who bought a bike outside the state can chime in their experience. Save some money vs changing a gauge.

Yep..I already bought a 250 in cali itself.
but writing a higher mileage than 7500 on the title makes sense since that way you wont have to bring in the bike for any inspection.Plus if you are doing the title transfer through AAA it doubt that they will even be nitpicky about these details leave alone odometer inspection.
someone who bought a bike outside CA,plz let us know your experience.

Alex · October 24th, 2010, 12:45 AM

The DMV looks at the bike itself when you register it, and confirms the mileage. They also check the engine numbers, which can be a pain in the neck if it's not easily visible.

gitoy · October 28th, 2010, 05:22 PM

i have AAA and when i registered my bikes they just accepted whatever i put on the vehicle transfer and reassignment form...

you say this is a gift from your uncle...okay...
you paid $500 for this 04 250...fine...(actually i paid $600)...
you have 7,500 miles on a 2010 250?...yeah...

this is not an out of state purchase though...

hirubhaiambani · April 17th, 2016, 03:05 PM

Hey guys,

So I might move to San Francisco for a job in the next few months. My ninjette is not a California specific model and has 8200 miles on it (and I plan on riding from MO to CA during the move). I am assuming I would be able to get it registered in California based on the mileage. Does anybody have any experience / tips about registering a non-California bike in California?

Thanks!

HoneyBadgerRy · April 17th, 2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gitoy

i have AAA and when i registered my bikes they just accepted whatever i put on the vehicle transfer and reassignment form...

you say this is a gift from your uncle...okay...
you paid $500 for this 04 250...fine...(actually i paid $600)...
you have 7,500 miles on a 2010 250?...yeah...

this is not an out of state purchase though...

When I bought my jeep for $3000 the PO wrote down $500 on the title. The DMV agent didn't even bat an eye.

Alex · April 17th, 2016, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

Hey guys,

So I might move to San Francisco for a job in the next few months. My ninjette is not a California specific model and has 8200 miles on it (and I plan on riding from MO to CA during the move). I am assuming I would be able to get it registered in California based on the mileage. Does anybody have any experience / tips about registering a non-California bike in California?

Thanks!

You're fine. It will be no problem to register the bike, and you will need to make no changes. The 7500 mile minimum (which you meet anyway), is for California residents buying a bike/car out of state. If someone is moving to California for the first time and bringing their used vehicles with them, the 7500 mile minimum isn't required.

VaFish · April 18th, 2016, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoneyBadgerRy

When I bought my jeep for $3000 the PO wrote down $500 on the title. The DMV agent didn't even bat an eye.

Here in VA it doesn't matter what you write on the title, they tax you on fair market value, unless it is a gift from a family member. I bought a truck for $600 at an auction, they didn't care that I had a receipt, they said FMV was $2500 and taxed me at that.

HoneyBadgerRy · April 18th, 2016, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaFish

Here in VA it doesn't matter what you write on the title, they tax you on fair market value, unless it is a gift from a family member. I bought a truck for $600 at an auction, they didn't care that I had a receipt, they said FMV was $2500 and taxed me at that.

In Indiana they tax you on what was written on the title. I was hardly taxed at all when I got plates.

hirubhaiambani · April 18th, 2016, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

You're fine. It will be no problem to register the bike, and you will need to make no changes. The 7500 mile minimum (which you meet anyway), is for California residents buying a bike/car out of state. If someone is moving to California for the first time and bringing their used vehicles with them, the 7500 mile minimum isn't required.

Thats reassuring Alex! Thanks for the advice

October 19th, 2010, 06:27 PM	#1
devmasa ninjette.org member Name: devmasa Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha R6, 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 104	Registering out of state motorcycle in California ? Are the new gen ninjas 50 state certified for smog ? do I need to have 7500 miles on it to be able to register it in California? I found this California dmv link : http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures...cts/ffvr29.htm I did some googling and found varying answers that contradict the link above. Can someone who has registered out of state motorcycle in Californai help me here plz. Thanks Edit : This is for buying a new/used vehicle from out of Ca.

October 19th, 2010, 08:43 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	No, ninjette's aren't 50-state bikes. There are standard versions and California versions. So if a used one is brought in from out of state, it does have to have 7500+ miles on it before it can be legally registered. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 23rd, 2010, 08:01 AM	#4
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	You could always, um, replace your broken instruments with one from eBay that, um, might have more than 7500 miles on it, just to, you know, get it registered. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

October 24th, 2010, 12:45 AM	#8
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	The DMV looks at the bike itself when you register it, and confirms the mileage. They also check the engine numbers, which can be a pain in the neck if it's not easily visible. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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October 23rd, 2010, 11:01 PM	#6
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	I think he already bought his bike, but just as an FYI, I didn't have to bring my bike in to get it registered in CA. Maybe the previous owner can just write in a higher mileage on the title when he signs it over? Maybe someone who bought a bike outside the state can chime in their experience. Save some money vs changing a gauge.

October 28th, 2010, 05:22 PM	#9
gitoy ninjette.org guru Name: gitoy Location: rpv, ca Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319	i have AAA and when i registered my bikes they just accepted whatever i put on the vehicle transfer and reassignment form... you say this is a gift from your uncle...okay... you paid $500 for this 04 250...fine...(actually i paid $600)... you have 7,500 miles on a 2010 250?...yeah... this is not an out of state purchase though...

April 17th, 2016, 03:05 PM	#10
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	Hey guys, So I might move to San Francisco for a job in the next few months. My ninjette is not a California specific model and has 8200 miles on it (and I plan on riding from MO to CA during the move). I am assuming I would be able to get it registered in California based on the mileage. Does anybody have any experience / tips about registering a non-California bike in California? Thanks!