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Are fe650 Street legal in CA.

badlandsbrett

badlandsbrett

Joined Apr 2006
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Greetings Guys
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I currenty ride a 520mxc 2001 and can't DS in Cailf. and I am thinking of upgrading to a 06 525 But I found out can't for sure DS this either. The dealer told me that he thinks the FE650e is street legal and I can licence that. is this true and how does the FE650 compare to the KTM 525 other than the obvious 100 cc. I don't know much about them Most of my buddys have 04 ktms that were resitered in time.
Any thoughts or advice
 
Technically no, they're not. DMV has started cracking down, the dealers can get in trouble if they run one through as a street bike. There may be some that will still do it, but they would be taking a chance.
 
Welcome BadLandsBrett,
Unfortunately the motorcycle in question is not street legal.

Dale
 
The only way to get it registered in California is by going the special construction route.

http://www.joeracerproducts.com/manuals.php

Here is the key I think:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/spcns.htm

Per California Vehicle Code §4750.1, the first 500 program applicants in each calendar year may choose whether the inspection is based on the model-year of the engine used in the vehicle or the vehicle model-year. If the engine or the vehicle does not sufficiently resemble one previously manufactured, the referee will assign 1960 as the model-year.



Specially Constructed Vehicle

580. A "specially constructed vehicle" is a vehicle which is built for private use, not for resale, and is not constructed by a licensed manufacturer or remanufacturer. A specially constructed vehicle may be built from (1) a kit; (2) new or used, or a combination of new and used, parts; or (3) a vehicle reported for dismantling, as required by Section 5500 or 11520, which, when reconstructed, does not resemble the original make of the vehicle dismantled. A specially constructed vehicle is not a vehicle which has been repaired or restored to its original design by replacing parts.
 
Unfortunately new law will allow for only one special construction exemption per individual lifetime. Serious!

Dale
 
Officially these bikes are not street legal in CA. Others states might have different rules allowing street reg.
 
Oregon is still giving plates on 2 strokes ( I have 3 ) and my new 06 FE650 came with a plate, best way for calif is for the custom build.



The Calif flag Reads : Republic Of California

Sure........

Should be: The Liberal's of California
 
come to down under cobbahs , you can ride your bergs anywhere you like .

i had a streetrace with a CR500 from the traffic lights and won .

FE650E 04
 
Not with intention of being a know it all.

Simply an FYI:
The Federal Government can and will do as they please.

Certain laws may not be "currently" enforced, however, said laws may at anytime be retroactively implemented.

The Federal government is very specific regarding what is and what is not considered legal regarding this subject.

Dealerships violating such Federal Law face big trouble should the hammer fall.

Simply be aware. Do you yourself a favor and thoroughly research your legal options.

Do you always want to be looking over your shoulder?

Example:
Purchasing and carrying a concealed firearm is easy.
Doing such legally is quite another issue. Yes, it only makes a difference when you are caught, however, being legal and prepared is priceless.

Dale
 
I am a little surprised over these new laws. Are there no exceptions?

How are people supposed to compete in traditional Enduro races in the US?
We have many races here where part of the race includes driving in traffic on public roads between stages. Much like auto rallye racing.
For such purposes our bikes have waivers for such as no speedo, turn indicators etc. Emissions for sure.
Is this type of Enduro not practiced in the US?

Just curious.
 
Aspen said:
I am a little surprised over these new laws. Are there no exceptions?

How are people supposed to compete in traditional Enduro races in the US?
We have many races here where part of the race includes driving in traffic on public roads between stages. Much like auto rallye racing.
For such purposes our bikes have waivers for such as no speedo, turn indicators etc. Emissions for sure.
Is this type of Enduro not practiced in the US?

Just curious.
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Hi Peter,
I have not gone so far as to research every avenue including off road events.

As a custom bike builder I know new regulations are very specific regarding "street Licensing and registration".

As with everything I am certain exceptions shall be made, however, the brunt of the new law is already in print.

In my personal opinion it is better to be safe now than sorry $8k later.

Best Regards,
Dale
 
This topic is obviously controversial.

In my opinion said topic should fall under the heading of "customer service".

I suggest anyone considering such a project contact their dealership, Brett Saunders and / or BMG regarding legal and liability issues pertaining to such a matter.

Dale
 
As California Goes, So Goes the Country

The total crackdown was implemented a few years ago. It is emissions based, in that most off road bikes cannot meet street bike emissions requirements and therefore cannot be made street legal. The only anomaly in this emissions quagmire are the new Husqvarnas. All their new enduro models come California street legal. I am sure others will soon follow suit.
 
2008 is looking particulary tough mandating the likelihood of EMS and Catalytic Converter equipped motorcycles in order to pass further reduced minimum emission levels.

Closed course purpose built racing motorcycles being one likely exception.

Dale
 
husabutt said:
As California Goes, So Goes the Country
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As does the rest of the western world...
The exception being their lax vehicle inpection standards other than emissions.
 
Aspen said:
husabutt said:
As California Goes, So Goes the Country
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As does the rest of the western world...
The exception being their lax vehicle inpection standards other than emissions.
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So true. If you have brake lights, turn signals and can pass a smog inspection pretty much anything goes. Quite different from say Germany.
 
From my personal experience (I own an '05 FS650C model) that you can not register the bike "legally" in Calif. I can not even get a "green sticker" to ride legally off road. California is looking for a minimum number of digits (among other things) on the "VIN" number, 'Bergs (at least my model) don't have it and will never be approved. I speak from recent personal experience, as a cowboy CHP decided to cite me for (among other things) no registration, and no insurance while riding my bike at almost walking pace in front of my house (a street that sees maybe 20 cars a DAY!) I'm currently fighting the ticket, I'll post the results. :lol:
 
RockyMt said:
From my personal experience (I own an '05 FS650C model) that you can not register the bike "legally" in Calif. I can not even get a "green sticker" to ride legally off road. California is looking for a minimum number of digits (among other things) on the "VIN" number, 'Bergs (at least my model) don't have it and will never be approved. I speak from recent personal experience, as a cowboy CHP decided to cite me for (among other things) no registration, and no insurance while riding my bike at almost walking pace in front of my house (a street that sees maybe 20 cars a DAY!) I'm currently fighting the ticket, I'll post the results. :lol:
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Did you purchase the bike new in Ca.?
 

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