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The following information is excerpt from the AMA District 36 Forum....
I recommend all California Dual Sport Riders read it!
I have posted the reference web for further details.
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Old 08-17-2006, 02:32 PM
Dave Pickett Dave Pickett is offline
District 36 Number: 9D
*****ISTRATOR
Dual Sport ***alert***
Yesterday, I received information important to ALL of those that have made the conversion since Februaly 1, 2004.
CARB [California Air Resources Board] in conjunction with the DMV, has submitted 1,300 names and registration documents for illegal conversions.
Owners with converted bikes will be notified that these vehicles are illegal, and the street legal plates and registrations will be suspended immediately.
As these vehicles do not meet emission regulations for road operation, CARB has clamped down on these non-compliant vehicles, and owners will be notified. It will be up to the owner of these vehicle to register their bikes under current regulation requirements of Red, Orange, or Green Sticker status to proper registration format. What I have learned is that vehicles converting prior to this date, will be "Grandfathered" and all to remain as registered. Future registration of conversions can only be made on vehicles manufacturered from 1977 and back. 1978 [with out certified "road" engines] and newer models will not be allowed to be converted.
At this time, this is what I know. I would guess that owners will be notified by DMV, CARB, or both. I will try to post more as I get additional information.
A question was raised about purchased units that were installed with a conversion kit from a dealer at time of sale. I have been told that these too are illegal. A gray area exists on "out of state" converted bikes. I will advise more as information comes forth.
I am checking into the CHP Form 888 that issues the guidelines and requirements to meet California street legal requirements, but understand that this form has now been "suspended." This action has taken place starting with CARB, with DMV doing the clean up work. I have also heard that if you have one of these vehicles, and are stopped by a peace officer, they will confiscate your license plate.
All of this is verbal right now, but the source is reliable. Look for Press Releases shortly from ORBA (Off Road Business Association)
CLORV members are asking the MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council) for a statement on this. News will be coming out on this in the coming weeks.
Sorry to be the delivery source for this bad news. As OHV recreation continues to grow even bigger, more anti-OHV organizations are doing what they can in a methodical, paced way to erradicate OHV as we know it.
Political: VOTE! Remember the leadership in governing agencies are appointed by the elected majority leadership in our state. The way to change things is by getting involved, get educated on the candidates, get educated on the issues, and VOTE. Yes, your vote does matter.
See www.CLORV.org for more information on pro OHV or candidates that have responded to the CLORV OHV questionaire..OHV voter education is out there, so get informed. The current "system" is not working......................
Dave Pickett LAO
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http://www.ama-d36.org/forums/showthrea ... #post17114
Best Regards,
Joe
I recommend all California Dual Sport Riders read it!
I have posted the reference web for further details.
...............................
#1
Old 08-17-2006, 02:32 PM
Dave Pickett Dave Pickett is offline
District 36 Number: 9D
*****ISTRATOR
Dual Sport ***alert***
Yesterday, I received information important to ALL of those that have made the conversion since Februaly 1, 2004.
CARB [California Air Resources Board] in conjunction with the DMV, has submitted 1,300 names and registration documents for illegal conversions.
Owners with converted bikes will be notified that these vehicles are illegal, and the street legal plates and registrations will be suspended immediately.
As these vehicles do not meet emission regulations for road operation, CARB has clamped down on these non-compliant vehicles, and owners will be notified. It will be up to the owner of these vehicle to register their bikes under current regulation requirements of Red, Orange, or Green Sticker status to proper registration format. What I have learned is that vehicles converting prior to this date, will be "Grandfathered" and all to remain as registered. Future registration of conversions can only be made on vehicles manufacturered from 1977 and back. 1978 [with out certified "road" engines] and newer models will not be allowed to be converted.
At this time, this is what I know. I would guess that owners will be notified by DMV, CARB, or both. I will try to post more as I get additional information.
A question was raised about purchased units that were installed with a conversion kit from a dealer at time of sale. I have been told that these too are illegal. A gray area exists on "out of state" converted bikes. I will advise more as information comes forth.
I am checking into the CHP Form 888 that issues the guidelines and requirements to meet California street legal requirements, but understand that this form has now been "suspended." This action has taken place starting with CARB, with DMV doing the clean up work. I have also heard that if you have one of these vehicles, and are stopped by a peace officer, they will confiscate your license plate.
All of this is verbal right now, but the source is reliable. Look for Press Releases shortly from ORBA (Off Road Business Association)
CLORV members are asking the MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council) for a statement on this. News will be coming out on this in the coming weeks.
Sorry to be the delivery source for this bad news. As OHV recreation continues to grow even bigger, more anti-OHV organizations are doing what they can in a methodical, paced way to erradicate OHV as we know it.
Political: VOTE! Remember the leadership in governing agencies are appointed by the elected majority leadership in our state. The way to change things is by getting involved, get educated on the candidates, get educated on the issues, and VOTE. Yes, your vote does matter.
See www.CLORV.org for more information on pro OHV or candidates that have responded to the CLORV OHV questionaire..OHV voter education is out there, so get informed. The current "system" is not working......................
Dave Pickett LAO
....................................
http://www.ama-d36.org/forums/showthrea ... #post17114
Best Regards,
Joe
