| Author | Message | ||
     Kenb |
been thinking about a atk 450 xc with the dual sport kit but then i'm wondering what needs to be done to get it registered and insured ? anybody ever done this ? | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I'll be paying attention to this thread too. I have a 1980 KLX250 that would be great fun. | ||
| Stealthxb |
laws vary by state. | ||
| Rokoneer |
Here's a good place to start getting an idea of what it takes, if possible at all, in your state: http://www.fourstrokesonly.com/StrtLicRef.html | ||
| Tramp |
problem usually arises with regard to the VIN, which denotes the vehicle is neither DOT nor EPA compliant. That's just the federal problem. It costs quite a bit of change to have a DOT/EPA certified automotive engineer perform the work and then sign of on the compliance. Honestly- you're much better to just purchase a basket case streetbike and use it's frame, numbers, etc., to keep it legal. Maybe an old SL125 or something would be a good start. Then you can use the SL frame and maybe weld the engine carriage for your dualsport to it, and swap out front ends, etc. would be cheaper. | ||
| Chevysolid |
In AZ, you could street a quad by having a working brake light (not just a taillight), headlight horn, mirror and street tires The tires often wouldn't even be checked I don't believe that they checked the VIN for the DOT issue. But like previously stated it varies by state | ||
| Tramp |
That's very cool. | ||
| Djkaplan |
In Muscogee county Georgia, you can pretty much register any motorcycle as long as it has a headlight and a tail light with a brakelight. I see plenty of WR's and XR's on the streets. Back in 1978, I got my MC drivers license on my Dad's PE250 Suzuki complete with knobbies and caked on red clay. | ||
| Tramp |
red clay halo | ||
| Jerzydevil |
I looked into this about 10 or 12 years ago, may be different now in Jersey, you need headlight taillight w/working brakelight on the front and rear brakes, depending on the year the headlight is supposed to come on w/the key, mirrors, I beleive turn signals, and some sort of chain guard. Don't know about your bike (2 or 4 stroke) but i dont think u can make a 2 stroke legal tho. | ||
| Iamike |
I had bought a '95 XR400 that I was going to legalize. At the time the only legal bikes were XR250,DR350, & the 650's. I checked with Iowa laws and all I needed was brake lights, mirror, horn and battery operated lights that would stay on for 10 minutes. I even talked to the DOT inspector who would approve it. It came under the remanufactured vehicle code. I bought the Baja Designs kit ($400) and it went in real nice. Then I started doing the paperwork. It was about that time that there was some fiasco with an off-road bike that had been legalized. I heard that they had even gone back to some bikes that had been approved and took back the licenses. It was about then that my son decided he'd rather have a car and sold his CR125 so I sold my XR and bought a street legal DR650. | ||
| Kenb |
thanks for all the input guys, i'm going to stop by the dealer here and see what he says. | ||
| Seth |
A year ago a friend of mine contacted the Mass. RMV to see if he could legally make his quad street legal. He wrote a lengthy letter explaining his reason and that cost wasn't an issue and that he just wanted to be legal and that he was more than happy to do what ever it took to make it happen. Their response; one word: NO  | ||
| Tramp |
the dealer is the one entity with an ulterior motive in these situations. last one I'd trust. stop by your DMV, or go to your DMV's FAQ section online. | ||
| Rex |
keep in mind the DMV looks for the manufacturers special sticker on the frame...they almost didn't let my buells pass in arizona, since the sticker on one was hard to read and see, and the vin on the other showed it was a 2005 vrs. the 1995 it is...... | ||
| Dsergison |
in illinois... I bought a new XR400. I went to DMV and handed them the title and crossed my fingers they wouldnt read the red print that said not for highway use. I got a license plate. No questions.  |
