Cali Emissions Question

[Randy@StradaFab]

   I have a person in California interested in buying a bike I have for sale. He wants documentation that says the bike is emission certified for all 50 states. Anyone know where to get that documentation?
  Thanks

[Spidey]

I assume the bike is a modern Duc?  If so, there is a silver emissions sticker both under the seat and on the frame.  Either will suffice.  Modern ducs are all 50 state bikes.  Moreover, even if your bike is not CA emissions compliant, it can be registered in CA even if its out of state as long as it has more than 7500 miles on it.

[Randy@StradaFab]

  Hmmm......Titanium frame with no stickers and less than 7,500 miles.

[Heath]

..and the seat?

Time to get riding!

[Speeddog]

That'll most likely be a Special Construction or somesuch...

What year and model of motor?

[Randy@StradaFab]

   2007 S4RS. Bike is titled as a 2011 Custom in Kansas.

[Massinova]

   I have a person in California interested in buying a bike I have for sale. He wants documentation that says the bike is emission certified for all 50 states. Anyone know where to get that documentation?
  Thanks

The question really isn't if the bike is emission certified for all states, but if California will accept it

Check the Label

To find out whether a car, truck or motorcycle is California certified, check the emission label under the hood. For a motorcycle check the frame or refer to your owner's manual. The label should read that the vehicle conforms to California regulations, or that it is legal for sale in California.
Exemptions

There are a few exemptions included in the law. As a California resident you may be able to register a 49-State vehicle if it was:

    Obtained as part of a divorce, inheritance, or a legal separation settlement
    Purchased it to replace your California registered vehicle stolen while you were using it out of state.
    Purchased it to replace your California registered vehicle that was destroyed or made inoperative beyond reasonable repair while you were using it out of state.
    An emergency vehicle, pursuant to California Vehicle Code § 27156.2 and 27156.3.
    Registered by you in the state of your last active military service outside California.
    A street motorcycle or motor-driven cycle year model 2005 and older with an engine less than 50 cubic centimeters (cc) displacement. Beginning January 1, 2006, street motorcycles and motor-driven cycles year model 2006 and newer, with engines less than 50 cc displacement, require an emission label certifying them to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emission regulations, and may be registered regardless of mileage.

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr29.htm

[Randy@StradaFab]

  After reading that, it sounds like it is not legally for sale in California.

[The Bacon Junkie]

I bought my 999 in Albuquerque, NM with a salvaged title.  (cosmetic only)

I brought it to CA DMV to get it registered.  They inspected it, engine and frame numbers matched, but when the inspector saw only 7,2xx miles on the clock he told me to go for a ride that weekend and come back the next week.

I did, and I did...

He checked that the odometer was over 7,500 miles, signed off on the paperwork, and a few weeks later I got my clean CA Title.   


It wasn't as difficult as everyone had made it out to be.  I thought I was going to be in for a real grind, but it was a breeze...

Good luck to you. 

[sugarcrook]

Registering my M695 in CA was a nightmare.  Would've been easier to sell/crash it in Chicago and just buy a new one in CA. 

[abby normal]

Registering my M695 in CA was a nightmare.  Would've been easier to sell/crash it in Chicago and just buy a new one in CA. 

I had the same level of experience with a 1990 851.  Brain-dead trailer trash at the DMV
Couldn't figure out what it was.  The process got transferred to the highway patrol.  The only reason I got it registered was a sympathetic officer who was a ducati fan.

[Randy@StradaFab]

  I would imagine they sell custom choppers in Cali. How do they get those registered?

[Drunken Monkey]

  I would imagine they sell custom choppers in Cali. How do they get those registered?

That'll most likely be a Special Construction or somesuch...

Just make sure it's over 7500 miles. I had some small issues bringing in a 900ss to CA back in the day, until I pointed out that it had over 7500 miles.

Yeah, there are some mouth breathers at the DMV. Not all, just some.

[silvy1200]

Email Ducati with your VIN, tell em you need a letter that certifies your bike is 50 state compliant since you are missing the stickers. Worked for me when moving from Chicago to San Diego. They were quick about it too.

[ducatiz]

Email Ducati with your VIN, tell em you need a letter that certifies your bike is 50 state compliant since you are missing the stickers. Worked for me when moving from Chicago to San Diego. They were quick about it too.

contact_us@ducati.com

I got a letter for my 1983 600TL that California titled as a 1976...