Seems the DMV is way more interested in the emissions sticker than the 7500 mile requirement for an out of state bike. I dont see one on my 08 anyone know where it is located?
Thank you - K
Thank you - K
California emissions sticker?
- Thread starter Kento-Moto
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You haven't printed one off your computer~?~ 
I really have no idea...went through something like that down in FL years ago but not on the Busa
Doesn't CA require more emissions crap be put on bikes before the dealership sells them...how does that work when bring a bike into CA~?~
I really have no idea...went through something like that down in FL years ago but not on the Busa
Doesn't CA require more emissions crap be put on bikes before the dealership sells them...how does that work when bring a bike into CA~?~
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Kent, on the Gen 1 it is stamped into the stock mufflers, DMV inspector noted on the inspection sheet that it was not present on my first out of state busa (FMF slip-ons), also stated that that causes it to fail the inspection and that they would not register it inside. I just took the completed paperwork back inside with a blank check on top and said "all set, how much do you want?" It would also appear that they are more concerned about collecting thousands of sales tax dollars than they are about it having all the qualifications required to pass the inspection, that Busa also was shy of the 7,500 miles which was supposed to make it unregisterable as well.
yeah welcome to CA 
Laylas_Mom
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ewww, no Cali living for me!
Here is the official requirements ...
Before Buying a Vehicle From Out of State—Be Sure You Can Register It in California (FFVR 29)
Before Buying a Vehicle From Out of State—Be Sure You Can Register It in California (FFVR 29)
I say it all the time I need to get out of here I want to get back east where I originated from or maybe somwhere where there are mountains and trees. real ones
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the mileage requirement is to discourage people from buying non--cali emissions bikes and then bringing them here to ride or sell.
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Ya there seems to be a huge price for everything here in Cali but what an awesome back yard we have.
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/general-bike-related-topics/118496-saturday-solo-sierras.html
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/general-bike-related-topics/118496-saturday-solo-sierras.html
afterhours
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it makes sense....otherwise people would just drive to nevada, buy 49 state bikes and cars that do not meet cali smog requirements.
A message from Arnold ;
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Vehicle from Out-of-State
The Bottom Line
If you are a California resident and acquire a new car, truck or motorcycle from another state, it must be certified to meet California smog laws in order to be registered here.
Aren't All Vehicles California Certified?
Not all new vehicles are manufactured to be sold to California residents or businesses. Many manufacturers make vehicles to be sold in the other 49 states. These vehicles (49-State) are made with smog equipment that meets federal emission standards, but not California standards. 50-State or California certified vehicles are made to be sold to California residents.
What Is Considered a New Vehicle?
California law considers any vehicle with less than 7,500 miles on the odometer when acquired by a California resident or business to be a new vehicle. This holds true whether or not the vehicle has been registered in another state. If you acquire a new vehicle from another state, you may not subsequently drive it to accumulate over 7,500 miles to circumvent the law. DMV cannot accept an application to register the vehicle, and you cannot register or operate the vehicle in California.
Exceptions
As usual, there are a few exceptions included in the law. As a California resident or business you may be able to register a 49-State vehicle if you:
Obtained it as part of a divorce or inheritance settlement.
Purchased it to replace a vehicle stolen while you were using it out of state.
Purchased it to replace a vehicle which was destroyed or made inoperative beyond reasonable repair while you were using it out of state.
Were on active military duty outside California, and you registered the vehicle in the state of your last military service.
Check the Label
To find out whether a car or truck is California Certified, check the emission label under the hood. For a motorcycle check the headset or frame. The label should read that the vehicle conforms to California regulations, or that it is legal for sale in California.
Does This Apply to Someone Moving to California?
If you are moving to California from another state, you may register a new federally certified vehicle in California if it was first registered by you in your home state, or for military personnel, in your last state of military service. When applying for vehicle registration in California, you must provide evidence of your vehicle's previous registration and that you were a resident of the other state when you acquired the vehicle.
Vehicles Purchased From Out of the Country
California has special requirements for vehicles imported from other countries (including Canada and Mexico). It may be very costly and in some cases impossible to modify these vehicles to meet California emission requirements and/or federal motor vehicle safety standards. For example, vehicles manufactured to be sold in Europe (gray market vehicles) less than two years old are not legal for registration or use in California.
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Vehicle from Out-of-State
The Bottom Line
If you are a California resident and acquire a new car, truck or motorcycle from another state, it must be certified to meet California smog laws in order to be registered here.
Aren't All Vehicles California Certified?
Not all new vehicles are manufactured to be sold to California residents or businesses. Many manufacturers make vehicles to be sold in the other 49 states. These vehicles (49-State) are made with smog equipment that meets federal emission standards, but not California standards. 50-State or California certified vehicles are made to be sold to California residents.
What Is Considered a New Vehicle?
California law considers any vehicle with less than 7,500 miles on the odometer when acquired by a California resident or business to be a new vehicle. This holds true whether or not the vehicle has been registered in another state. If you acquire a new vehicle from another state, you may not subsequently drive it to accumulate over 7,500 miles to circumvent the law. DMV cannot accept an application to register the vehicle, and you cannot register or operate the vehicle in California.
Exceptions
As usual, there are a few exceptions included in the law. As a California resident or business you may be able to register a 49-State vehicle if you:
Obtained it as part of a divorce or inheritance settlement.
Purchased it to replace a vehicle stolen while you were using it out of state.
Purchased it to replace a vehicle which was destroyed or made inoperative beyond reasonable repair while you were using it out of state.
Were on active military duty outside California, and you registered the vehicle in the state of your last military service.
Check the Label
To find out whether a car or truck is California Certified, check the emission label under the hood. For a motorcycle check the headset or frame. The label should read that the vehicle conforms to California regulations, or that it is legal for sale in California.
Does This Apply to Someone Moving to California?
If you are moving to California from another state, you may register a new federally certified vehicle in California if it was first registered by you in your home state, or for military personnel, in your last state of military service. When applying for vehicle registration in California, you must provide evidence of your vehicle's previous registration and that you were a resident of the other state when you acquired the vehicle.
Vehicles Purchased From Out of the Country
California has special requirements for vehicles imported from other countries (including Canada and Mexico). It may be very costly and in some cases impossible to modify these vehicles to meet California emission requirements and/or federal motor vehicle safety standards. For example, vehicles manufactured to be sold in Europe (gray market vehicles) less than two years old are not legal for registration or use in California.
Laylas_Mom
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That's crap man
and I Need to MOVE but that is another Story 
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