I'm in the process of registering my XS400 that was out of the DMV system. It is now back in the system and all it needs is to get verified by DMV. I have been reading a lot and about the vehicle verification process and people are saying that bike has to have a Ca emission sticker/label in order to pass the inspection. Can anyone that had experience on this chime in. My bike doesn't have the said sticker, I bought the bike with a lot of missing parts but I am putting parts I have sitting around to make it look complete. I'm just worried that I might not be able to get it registered.
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California Registration-Emission Sticker
- Thread starter nujee
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I don't really know much about California motorcycle regulations but I can't imagine they would inspect a bike this old too meticulously. I also have to go for inspection here in New York this week so I guess will compare experiences. Oh yeh and DMV sucks
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sly409
XS400 Addict
i thought older motorcycles in california were exempt from emmisions requirements.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/about/2011mc_reg.htm
According to the dmv site. you dont need emissions on motorcycles
According to the dmv site. you dont need emissions on motorcycles
From the AMA state law reference:
Safety Helmet Required by law
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants - required under age 21
Eye Protection Not Required
Daytime Use of Headlight Required by law-modulating headlight permitted, required for vehicles manufactured during or after 1978
Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction None Helmet Speakers Single earphone only Periodic Safety Inspection Required by law - random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) One required by law
Radar Detector No Restriction
Turn Signals Required by law
Muffler Muffler required. No muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device (27150. Adequate Muffler Required). Maximum Sound Level Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft from center lane of travel:1)Pre-1970..92dba; 2) After 1969, and before 1973...88dba; 3) After 1972, and before 1975...86dba; 4) After 1974, and before 1986...83dba; 5) After 1985...80dba (27201-27202. Motorcycle Limits).
State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/5) - Financial responsibility requried. A driver involved in an accident who fails to prove existence of financial responsibility at time of accident shall have driver's license suspended for 1 year.
Handlebar Height A person shall not drive a two-wheel motorcycle that is equipped with handlebars so positioned that the hands of the driver, when upon the grips, are more than six inches above his or her shoulder height when sitting astride the seat.
Earplugs No Restriction.
Rider-Education Waiver Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes
Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States No
Safety Helmet Required by law
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants - required under age 21
Eye Protection Not Required
Daytime Use of Headlight Required by law-modulating headlight permitted, required for vehicles manufactured during or after 1978
Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction None Helmet Speakers Single earphone only Periodic Safety Inspection Required by law - random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) One required by law
Radar Detector No Restriction
Turn Signals Required by law
Muffler Muffler required. No muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device (27150. Adequate Muffler Required). Maximum Sound Level Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft from center lane of travel:1)Pre-1970..92dba; 2) After 1969, and before 1973...88dba; 3) After 1972, and before 1975...86dba; 4) After 1974, and before 1986...83dba; 5) After 1985...80dba (27201-27202. Motorcycle Limits).
State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/5) - Financial responsibility requried. A driver involved in an accident who fails to prove existence of financial responsibility at time of accident shall have driver's license suspended for 1 year.
Handlebar Height A person shall not drive a two-wheel motorcycle that is equipped with handlebars so positioned that the hands of the driver, when upon the grips, are more than six inches above his or her shoulder height when sitting astride the seat.
Earplugs No Restriction.
Rider-Education Waiver Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes
Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States No
Yes they don't smog motorcycle here but during the inspection, dmv inspector that will conduct the verification will be looking for a EPA sticker as part of this:
http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg31.pdf
number 8. That I don't have.
http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg31.pdf
number 8. That I don't have.
I think you are talking about the sticker they put on at the factory that says the bike meets epa requirements. This isnt a sticker you can go and get from someone. My guess is that most places wont really care unless the bike is newer. Im not even sure they did that back in the late 70s and 80s, so I wouldnt be to concerned. If I was you just call the dmv and ask if it is a problem.
Yeah I called DMV and the guy said for years 78 and up model it has to have that. Some people were able to get their bike registered without it and some didnt. I think it depends on how knowledgeable the person inspecting the bike about this type of situation. I'll probably do it next week so and I'll update you guys if I get it or not.
sly409
XS400 Addict
To tell you the truth I've never heard of a single person being denied registration for their motorcycle due to anything emissions related in california. This is the first I've ever heard of such a law/rule? Let us know how it goes.
Ya from what I have been reading policy makers just clamped down on this. Its only been in the past few years that they have been checking for the sticker. Also from what I have read most places dont even know the existence of such a sticker, so I think it is kind of luck of the draw type thing. You may get a guy that is very diligent about his job and he will check you, or you might get a guy that is there simply for the paycheck and you wont get checked
xs400neophite
XS400 Addict
Yeah a supposed C.A.R.B. sticker was either on the air filter covers or under the seat. I doubt it.
I contacted Yamaha USA headquarters in Cypress CA, gave them the XS's serial # and I was able to pick up a letter from them( I live 20 min. away),on official Yamaha letterhead, stating my motorcycle met all DOT,EPA and California Air Resource Board (or C.A.R.B.) regulations. The DMV should accept that.They did in my case.
Needs to be on Official Yamaha letterhead,legit from the Company.
I contacted Yamaha USA headquarters in Cypress CA, gave them the XS's serial # and I was able to pick up a letter from them( I live 20 min. away),on official Yamaha letterhead, stating my motorcycle met all DOT,EPA and California Air Resource Board (or C.A.R.B.) regulations. The DMV should accept that.They did in my case.
Needs to be on Official Yamaha letterhead,legit from the Company.
Cool
That's what the AAA agent I spoke with told me.. to get a letter from Yamaha. I'll try to call them tomorrow and see what they can do for me.Do you still have the copy of the letter by any chance? Does it say your VIN?
Drewcifer
1976 XS 360 Maniac
They didn't bother with mine at all. Just checked to see that my frame vins matched my engine vins, Off you go, hand in old plates, get new plates. They even loaned me a screwdriver.
Reg'd in Cali last jan. No emissions requirements at all. Ain't nobody got time for that.
Reg'd in Cali last jan. No emissions requirements at all. Ain't nobody got time for that.
I would buy the inspector a lunch or a nice bottle of something.
Drewcifer
1976 XS 360 Maniac
nujee close inspection of my avatar reveals make and year....
Also, that sunset orange bike was only made in in 76 I believe.
Also, that sunset orange bike was only made in in 76 I believe.
ah ok..yeah they only require the EPA sticker on the 78 and up model so your bike was exempt. I already requested a letter from yamaha stating that my bike passed the emmision certification the year it came out just waiting for them to email me the letter and mail the hard copy. So now I'm sure I can register it!
Wow! It must be some kind of nice there in California. I can't see why else people would put up with this kind of crap...
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