Actually, while we are on the topic, i have a question for the experienced members of the Board
Would you suggest that i register the bike at the DMV for the new engine serial number. My engine number on my title of course now doesn't match the new engine.
when i first got the engine, i called the DMV and they suggested that i should re-register the bike and that i may need to have the CHP (california highway patrol) check the bike for "emmissions". I never followed through. What is my risk if i dont follow through? Is there a risk that the S&S engine does not pass emissions in california? Are the CHP going to bust my balls? Anyway, i have been putting this off because of the fear of the unknown but figured i would see if anyone else has dealt with this.
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You're in in uncharted waters here with the CHP now that the law allowing one SPCNS bike per person every 5 years is in effect. Depending on whether or not they determine your bike to be a stock H-D with a re-engine or a custom, you could see a bunch of chit happen. My advice and this is what I would do. Keep the MSO for the engine in a water tight baggie taped to the underside of of your seat. If you get stopped, give up your license and registration and nothing else. Don't offer anything unless asked. Sit there with you hands on your handlebars and play dumb.
I've lived in Dago for 9 years and flew 1% MC colors for 5 and never had a cop check my VIN or engine #. If they start to, then explain that you changed out the engine and have the MSO under your seat. You might at that point get told you need to re-register,you might even get some kind of fixit ticket, but honestly I doubt this is going to happen to you unless you do something dumbass that causes them to impound your bike ( over 100mph, DUI etc)
JMHO
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