How to register in cali

rgaon_1 · 12-10-2017, 12:02 AM

i just bought a yamoto enduro 150cc, not sure what year, it has a vin number but when i look it up no records are found, is it possible that nobody ever registered it? also i dont have a title. so i was wondering how i can redister in cali

culcune · 12-10-2017, 12:16 AM

I doubt you will EVER get to register it for the road. For offroad, I am guessing you should go to the DMV...heck, try to register it for the road at the DMV.

Emerikol · 12-10-2017, 05:20 AM

Rgaon, Welcome to the forum. You're going to find that Cali is by far the hardest state to get a Chinese bike registered. Not only are the VIN's on Chinese bikes "not compatible" with the California DMV, most of the bikes don't show up in the CARB database. In short, California thinks that because your bike doesn't release magical unicorn farts when you ride it, you shouldn't be allowed to use it on the streets. I don't think anyone has had success plating a China bike in California with every shred of paperwork that comes with a new bike, and you mentioned that you don't have a title, either. The battle for you is likely to be long and all uphill, but I would say start with a trip to the DMV, and bring all your patience. See where you land with that. In the meantime, congrats on the new bike, and we always like seeing pictures...

rgaon_1 · 12-10-2017, 08:13 PM

so if i want a title for it can i get like a duplicate or something

BlackBike · 12-10-2017, 10:24 PM

I wasn't even aware this was such a thing? Found it on the web, must be true...

culcune · 12-11-2017, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rgaon_1

so if i want a title for it can i get like a duplicate or something

I couldn't see why not, but that is only if there ever was one. The original owner might not have ever had a title since many bikes could not be registered in California. I used to see numerous enduros offered in Craigslist that were never registered. However, there were some generic Chinese bikes that did manage to get California plates, but that would be if one could trick their local DMV office.

All that being said, and so you don't lose hope--I believe you can get a title, but would need to go to the DMV and ask.

12-10-2017, 12:02 AM	#1
rgaon_1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 2	How to register in cali i just bought a yamoto enduro 150cc, not sure what year, it has a vin number but when i look it up no records are found, is it possible that nobody ever registered it? also i dont have a title. so i was wondering how i can redister in cali
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12-10-2017, 12:16 AM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I doubt you will EVER get to register it for the road. For offroad, I am guessing you should go to the DMV...heck, try to register it for the road at the DMV. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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12-10-2017, 05:20 AM	#3
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,459	Rgaon, Welcome to the forum. You're going to find that Cali is by far the hardest state to get a Chinese bike registered. Not only are the VIN's on Chinese bikes "not compatible" with the California DMV, most of the bikes don't show up in the CARB database. In short, California thinks that because your bike doesn't release magical unicorn farts when you ride it, you shouldn't be allowed to use it on the streets. I don't think anyone has had success plating a China bike in California with every shred of paperwork that comes with a new bike, and you mentioned that you don't have a title, either. The battle for you is likely to be long and all uphill, but I would say start with a trip to the DMV, and bring all your patience. See where you land with that. In the meantime, congrats on the new bike, and we always like seeing pictures... __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 2016 Ural Gear Up
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rgaon_1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 2	so if i want a title for it can i get like a duplicate or something
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