California registration tips

[Frazer]

Hi All,

So my uk model katana 1000 is on its way to the usa.
The EPA and DOT paperwork is filed no problems here do to its age,
So my question is how do I go about getting a California title?
Thing is it doesn't have the fed sticker on it because the 1000 cc kats were
grey market imports
I have read that using a dmv registration sevice is the best way these people don't care they just want to get paid.
I have the original English log book showing my ownership since 1985
Anyone in California done anything like this?

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[HighRisk]

I live in cali and just asked my Australian friend how he registered his bike when he came over he said all he had to do was bring the papers he filled out before shipping it over "Import papers" he said to the DMV with a SMOG (Passing the U.S Emissions test) and paid a fee and they sent him a title in 5 days

Also he said that if you dont have the import paperwork they can take your bike and it almost happened to his dads, so be careful.

[Frazer]

Thanks good info,
what age was his bike and by import papers was that the EPA form 3250-1 and DOT form HS -7

[HighRisk]

Thanks good info,
what age was his bike and by import papers was that the EPA form 3250-1 and DOT form HS -7

I asked him and he doesnt know xD I can see if he will try to find his papers again and ill post a copy or something if you'd like

[sixdog]

You will probably be asked to get it inspected by the California Highway Patrol ( CHP )...They look the bike over and verify VIN numbers...check for proper turn signals and such. Once CHP gives the OK it's easy from there.

[sixdog]

more info on this thread.....

http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/california/374422-chp-motorcycle-registration.html

Good luck and keep us posted.

[Frazer]

Thanks for the link ,made for an interesting read.
Reading other forums the CHP is a pain but mostly a formality then the dmv goes reasonably well
we shall see ,My bike is still sailing its way over here.

[sixdog]

Happy to help....actually when I registered an out of state bike here in California the CHP was very helpful and pleasant to deal with....the "people" at the DMV were VIPERS!!!! Rude and obnoxious....

Good luck and post up a pic of that bad boy when you get it...

[Frazer]

+1 on the dmv ask 2 people get 2 different answers and so on I would hate to have to get an inspection there I have watched them one of my work locations backs up to the dmv its kinda pathetic.
On the flip side talked to a CHP officer asked him a few questions about what I needed to do he was very helpful turns out he rides old Honda's, Nice guy.