I bought my bike wrecked and put it back together myself. I have less than 1k into repairs as of now. I paid 4k for the bike with 500 miles on it. I hope to have it registered and inspected for under 5400 total. Anyway all that is besides the point.
I need to know what else I need to do to have it pass the states inspection. ITs a salvage titled bike which makes it alot more difficult.
I have all oem lights, nothing is visibly damaged other than some scrapes. Everything is fastened securely no zip ties or anything. It has a tinted windscreen is the state ok with that? It has an undertail kit which I know the state will fail me for most likely, I just placed a bid on the stock tag bracket ugly thing. Anything else that an undertail kit removes? Does the tag bracket thing come with a tag light?
Ill post pictures up asap.
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Sounds like you know what you need to do. Salvage title is not a problem, necessarily. When you go to do the inspection, though, make SURE the inspector can see the frame number, engine number and VIN plate very easily. In other words, know where those stamps are found and you won't have any issues, assuming all the equipment you mentioned is corrected before you go.
the seat isn't the issue. the subframe is bent, look at where the point in the tail section is and compare that to the centerline of the rear wheel. they should be even.
as for what you need to do to pass inspection, it varies from state to state, so check with your local dmv office to find out exactly what needs to be done. a bunch of people from different places all over the world won't be able to tell you exactly what you need in your state to pass the inspection.
I would take it in for inspection and then fix anything that comes up on the report. At least then you know what you are dealing with. In Maryland quite a few years ago I had a dealer inspect my bike and the inspector said it would fail since it didn't have a clear windscreen. Crazy part was I bought the tinted screen at there shop.
Take it in and see what the inspector has to say. Good luck!
EDIT: After looking at your pictures again you may get busted with no reflectors and the rear fender.
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I am buying that rear fender tag bracket thing it has reflectors on it. If I fail because of a tinted windscreen ima be upset everyone has crhome black etc stupid state haha
I found one on ebay Im just going to buy the clear screen and hope it comes in on time. Then everything is stock, and as for the subframe I can bend it straight can I? I've bent far worse than this before but not on a street bike.
the seat isn't the issue. the subframe is bent, look at where the point in the tail section is and compare that to the centerline of the rear wheel. they should be even.
More than likely you will need the reflectors that go on the bottoms of the forks back on the bike, as well as the ones that go on the tag bracket..... both of which make the bike visible at night from the side.
In GA the subframe probably would not be an issue. It doesnt have to be perfect, just safe.
You would need all OEM lights, or OEM replacement that meet the DOT standards for size and distance apart and visibility. OEM reflectors or reflectors that meet DOT standards. Tag light. Horn. Proper functioning of all controls, and paperwork showing the purchase of all those parts to repair said bike (receipts).
Another option if it's the same in PA as NJ is get it inspected at a stealership. Here, most dealers are licenced inspection stations. It usually costs around $40 in my experience...but they don't usually check all the small stuff like reflectors and reflective tape on your helmet (which is a requirement to pass at the DMV). So if you can and you're willing to pay a little bit, that may be easier for you.
More than likely you will need the reflectors that go on the bottoms of the forks back on the bike, as well as the ones that go on the tag bracket..... both of which make the bike visible at night from the side.
In GA the subframe probably would not be an issue. It doesnt have to be perfect, just safe.
You would need all OEM lights, or OEM replacement that meet the DOT standards for size and distance apart and visibility. OEM reflectors or reflectors that meet DOT standards. Tag light. Horn. Proper functioning of all controls, and paperwork showing the purchase of all those parts to repair said bike (receipts).
Beat me to it...
Yellow in the front red in the rear.
The stock tag holder has them I believe on the rear.
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Re: Hey need some help
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Originally Posted by mcdozer44
Another option if it's the same in PA as NJ is get it inspected at a stealership. Here, most dealers are licenced inspection stations. It usually costs around $40 in my experience...but they don't usually check all the small stuff like reflectors and reflective tape on your helmet (which is a requirement to pass at the DMV). So if you can and you're willing to pay a little bit, that may be easier for you.
On the other note, I would replace that subframe.
Not in Jersey, he's not going for a normal inspection.
A salvage/reconstruct title requires a special inspection done by appointment only at one of 3 NJ inspection stations.
It's a more intense inspection that includes # checks and requires proof of purchase of all previously damaged parts.
Paperwork for this inspection must be filed in Trenton, then you're given a 5 day temp tag to get you to inspection.
Cost is $100.
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