Suggestions on a dual sport

Coloradogoose · 12-21-2022, 01:10 PM

Interestingly, in Colorado I've never had a VIN inspection done on a new bike. It's always been something used from out of state, which they have to do by state law. Registering my KPM200 with an MCO was actually faster and smoother than registering my Himalayan because there was no dealer paperwork. Chances are I'd be better off registering the Templar X new here rather than as a used bike from out of state.

I do the same when I register vehicles and I think it's given me some leniency in the past. They appreciate when someone shows up who is organized and knowledgeable. It makes their job much easier.

It's ALMOST enough to get me to try the Templar X, but I'm not quite there. I don't believe they asked for anything other than the MCO for my KPM, but I'm not sure that the VIN on the Templar wouldn't raise additional questions when entered into their computer. I've heard that you can get an offroad motorcycle approved for road use by your local Sherriff's office, but I'm not 100% sure on that. Might look into that since most of the local SO guys ride as well. They'd probably take one look at it and sign off since it has everything needed. Lot's to think about.
As much as I like the KPX, I'm waffling a bit because of the price. It starts to get out of "toy" territory when it gets much over $2000.

Thumper · 12-21-2022, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Coloradogoose

Interestingly, in Colorado I've never had a VIN inspection done on a new bike. It's always been something used from out of state, which they have to do by state law.
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This is exactly what I said in the first paragraph. It is how I registered mine here (1st registration, and titled in State). If you look at the VIN plate, it says offroad.

So if you are not moving away from Colorado for the foreseeable future, chances are you can get through the ring of fire.

But as I said above, ALL paperwork and insurance in hand, confidence and a wave of the Jedi master hand

, and once it's in the system, you won't need inspection for at least a while. (150k miles in this state).

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12-21-2022, 01:10 PM	#1
Coloradogoose Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 91	Interestingly, in Colorado I've never had a VIN inspection done on a new bike. It's always been something used from out of state, which they have to do by state law. Registering my KPM200 with an MCO was actually faster and smoother than registering my Himalayan because there was no dealer paperwork. Chances are I'd be better off registering the Templar X new here rather than as a used bike from out of state. I do the same when I register vehicles and I think it's given me some leniency in the past. They appreciate when someone shows up who is organized and knowledgeable. It makes their job much easier. It's ALMOST enough to get me to try the Templar X, but I'm not quite there. I don't believe they asked for anything other than the MCO for my KPM, but I'm not sure that the VIN on the Templar wouldn't raise additional questions when entered into their computer. I've heard that you can get an offroad motorcycle approved for road use by your local Sherriff's office, but I'm not 100% sure on that. Might look into that since most of the local SO guys ride as well. They'd probably take one look at it and sign off since it has everything needed. Lot's to think about. As much as I like the KPX, I'm waffling a bit because of the price. It starts to get out of "toy" territory when it gets much over $2000.
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