| Author | Message | ||
     Husky |
I am looking into purchasing a used Buell out of state, I live in California. Are the 06, 07, and 08 Buells 50 state compliant, or did California have a unique California only bike in those years like they do for the 09 models? It seems as if the new California regulations prevent registering non CA compliant bikes in CA. Thanks, Husky | ||
| Krassh |
You would need a California Spec bike. Buell Makes 49 state models and a California only model. Unless you find a 49 state model out of state with over 7500 miles then you should be good to go. | ||
| Sleez |
+1 Krassh; although, the bike needs to have been registered outside of CA while it got those 7500 miles, and never have been attempted to be registered in CA before then. you can have DMV check to make sure the VIN isn't "blackballed" good luck. | ||
| Just_ziptab |
That 7,500 mile thing seems so stupid. I'm sure there is a reason,but nothing common sense would apply . | ||
| Krassh |
Not that it makes sense but they consider any out of state 49 state bike under 7500 miles a new bike. After 7500 miles it is considered used in the eyes of the state of California. Does not make sense but what does here. Buell should do like KTM started to do in '07, all their street legal bikes are 50 state legal. Bought my 07 KTM Super Enduro from Arizona and had the dealer deliver it to my door in their shop truck. Got a sweet deal as my local KTM dealer would not budge off MSRP. $2500.00 off MSRP and free delivery. | ||
| Froggy |
The CA emissions requirements add cost and weight. | ||
| Paint_shaker |
I hope they never make 50 state models.... I don't live in Ca and I don't need to pass it's emission standards. | ||
| Socalbueller |
Yeah that charcoal canister is maybe a whole 2 pounds. No wonder I am so slow. | ||
| Teeps |
Any 49 state bike with 7500 miles or more can be registered in CA. with NO PROBLEM. \ A 49st bike with less than 7500 miles can be registered if you meet other criteria, see the link. http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr29 .htm | ||
| Gsilvernale |
California bikes are slower too. | ||
| Hexangler |
So are our women! | ||
| 4cammer |
"Buell should do like KTM started to do in '07, all their street legal bikes are 50 state legal." Pass. Maybe California should just relax a little. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Yeah. C.A.R.B. can suck it. | ||
| Froggy |
Ain't going to happen, especially now that Obama is backing them and other ridiculous CARB standards. I can't buy the truck I want anymore because of the government. | ||
| Bigb1975 |
I've got a follow-up question to this and am wondering if anyone's had any experience with this. Say that a guy buys his Buell out of state and then subsequently moves to California. He therefore falls under an exemption and is able to register in CA without any DMV hassle. Is the bike still in the clear if/when he sells it later to a California resident (even if the bike still has fewer than 7500 miles)? In other words, once the 49 state bike has been successfully registered in California under an exemption, do we need to worry about it anymore? | ||
| Froggy |
Kinda like someone from NY who moved to San Diego with a 08 1125R and is looking to sell it and possibly by a Uly or a Hog?  Good question, but I believe that if it was registered in CA fine, you should be able to buy it off him fine. I would give a call to the DMV to confirm. | ||
| Teeps |
Bigb1975 Posted on Monday, September 14, 2009 Is the bike still in the clear if/when he sells it later to a California resident (even if the bike still has fewer than 7500 miles)? yes In other words, once the 49 state bike has been successfully registered in California under an exemption, do we need to worry about it anymore? no The bike must have been registered in the other state, the owner must be a resident of said state. At that point CA. does not care about the mileage or whether or not it's a 49 state bike. If you have over 7500 miles on the bike, the subject is moot. What is not permitted is say me (a ca resident) cannot purchase a new 49 state bike and bring it back in with less than 7500 miles. | ||
| Bigb1975 |
Much thanks. That's the answer I was hoping for. |
