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California Emissions & Me
JCZ:
--- Quote ---Ok everyone, please bear with me as this is my first ever post. Anyway, I am a Harley-Davidson dealer in Calif. You probably have a dilemma, but maybe not. No california resident can buy an out-of-state harley and bring it into California if it has less than 7500 miles on it, new or used. So anybody buying a used harley, please beware as well. If you live out of the state and move to calif. you can bring your 49 state bike with you. Many people do have dual residences and register them in Oregon, or some other state. Oregon is popular because of sales tax and registration. Technically this is frowned on by the state, but if you're not caught... There might be an exception on the SEEG. I say that because it already has a hi-flow kit installed and the bike, due to it's low numbers, may be treated differently, but I don't believe so. Right now every California bike has a different digit in the vin to designate it from the 49 state same model. This is then supposed to be caught by the dmv at time of registration. I do know some people have slipped thru dmv; however, if discovered at a later date you will be forced to sell the bike out-of-state, period. Without me researching the SEEG more, which I can do, I can't say for sure. Best thing is to get the dealer to call harley, have them call their S.P.O.C. motorcycle rep. (single point of contact) and question if the bike is 50 state compliant. If your dealer doesn't want to do this, pm me and I can make the call. Good Luck!
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Harley 56 welcome to the board. [smiley=beerchug.gif] For your first post, you stepped out there on the edge and I appreciate that. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
We have several people from HD Dealerships on this site (and a few from HD). I think we have everything from GMs to Salesman (right here in Sac) to several techs. Which dealership are you with?
Again, welcome to the site.......there's a lot of good, factual information here on the CVOs and in particular, the SEEG.
EagleEase:
Guys,
Thank you all for your posts, I appreciate it. Keep 'em coming.
A few days ago I heard from the CA Air Resources Board that unless I purchase the bike (with over 7500 miles at the time of purchase) then there was no way I could register, own or even keep the bike in CA, even if I racked up 7,500 miles out-of-state. Then, I thought of changing my residency to the state of purchase (using my friend’s address) and registering it there, but then I read the CA DMV smog reg. and I don't think I would be able to do that. Next, I thought my niece could become the legal owner (and I the registered owner) and I could still register it out-of-state and ride it in CA for 7,500 miles, but I'm not to certain about that approach (or vice-versa). I'm afraid that if I try one thing and it doesn't work as planned, then I won’t be able to try another approach and that I'll be forced to sell it. I’m also not certain that I can get emission certified by adding a catalytic converter, charcoal canister crap catcher and having the DMV certify it that way - but a dealer is writing a quote for me and he’ll have it in the morning - whether it is emission acceptable or not.
One thing is certain - I'm going there, take receipt of the bike, do what I need to do, and ride it over 2,000 miles to bring it home (two oil changes and 1,000 mile service along the way)! It’s a hassle but worth it for the SEEG. I’m trying to prevent my dream bike and dream ride from becoming a total nightmare.
EagleEase (hopefully someday soon with your help) Thanks
tntdse:
I'm doing the same thing only I live in CA and have an office in LV, Nevada so I'm registering it in Nevada. Maybe I should register it in my company name so when I bring it to CA I can sell it to myself with the 7500 on it and everything will be ok. I'm glad I saw this post tonight. Thanks!
tntdse
EagleEase:
Harley 56,
I’m not certain how to get a PM to you (maybe naitram or JCZ can clue me in). I am very interested in your offer to make a call and find out more info on the bike. The VIN’s 6th position is “1” and that means “regular”. Had it been a “3” it would mean “California”. That leads me to believe that it is a 49-state bike. I know nothing about the hi-flow kit; but, I know everything about limited production which made me stray across the border that landed me in this mess in the first place.
EagleEase (still uneasy and ready to buy my one-way ticket to see my SEEG)
EagleEase:
tntdse,
It sounds like you got a "good thing going". I would feel safe with that senario. See you somewhere down the road.
EagleEase
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