CRF 150F to Street Legal?
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LakeMerrit
*Merritt
probably not. Others know better than I, but they will look at the vin/engine number and see it wasn't sold as street legal in CA.
hypergirl
AFM #990
Ohhhhhh..... roger that. Thanks for droppin' me some knowledge :thumbup
banshee01
Well-known member
I have seen a couple CA plated ones for sale on CL, you should be able.to come.across one that made it through years ago. Probably wouldn't be a great road bike though. Some good options for short people out there. My wife is 5'2" and is riding a Drz400sm for her dual sport
Crf230l
Xt250
Wr250x
Drz400sm
Crf230l
Xt250
Wr250x
Drz400sm
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hypergirl
AFM #990
I mainly want a dirt bike, but I will need to ride it approximately 10 miles to get to the trails. that’s my dilemma
I’m 5’7”, so not too short, but not very tall either. 31” inseam.
Probably the weight of the bike biggest factor? So I can pick it up by myself when/if I end up horizontal on the trail :laughing. The CRF 230L might do it.
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augustiron
2fast 2live 2young 2die
230l is also not "really" plate-able.
But you may be able to find a plated one with luck and patience.
But you may be able to find a plated one with luck and patience.
HadesOmega
Well-known member
Klx230 just came out. I would live to plate my klx140L but ain't gonna happen. But interestingly enough my Sur Ron Light Bee has a moped plate
Have u looked into a monkey?
Have u looked into a monkey?
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motomania2007
TC/MSF/CMSP/ Instructor
It is tricky to plate a bike that was not sold as a plated bike. The VIN is coded as "plated" or "nonplated" and California is very picky due to emissions requirements.
banshee01
Well-known member
The crf230l was made in 2008 and 2009 and came CA street legal from the factory. Not to be confused with the crf230 or crf230f
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/d/fremont-honda-dual-sport/7009985482.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcd/d/santa-clara-2008-honda-crf230l-nearly/7000065253.html
Just search "plated" or "street legal" in the motorcycle section on CL.
Like others have mentioned there are bikes that are not street legal by today's standards but were plated previously through a loophole. Is it possible that dmv denies the plate when you register it in your name? Yes it is possible but I dont think it is likely. Hopefully someone can chime in on this part
banshee01
Well-known member
I believe the crf230l was CA plated from the get go the 2 years it was made
The crf230f was not plated
Honda also made the crf230M supermoto here in CA plated
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augustiron
2fast 2live 2young 2die
^you are both correct on the plated 230l vs non plated 230 f. My mistake.
banshee01
Well-known member
Awesome, then you can have a proper dirtbike for cheaper than a plated bike
redtail
only ones and zeroes
Agreed, best solution for dirt riding. :thumbup
You have the added benefit of flogging it mercilessly while in the dirt knowing you'll still have a way to get home. :ride
gixxerjeff
Dogs best friend
Agreed with everything that's been said....but there is a lot to be said for having a plated bike, not the least of which is the plate is as good as a green sticker. You can ride anywhere, anytime. Plating my DR350 was a pain in the ass but totally worth it.
Roadstergal
Sergeant Jackrum
Hitch carrier or a Kendon trailer FTW.
A proper dirtbike sucks as a streetbike - long periods of sustained WOT are not what those bikes are made for, the maintenance intervals are short, and quite frankly, after a day of riding in the dirt, I want to strip off my gear and relax on the way home.
hypergirl
AFM #990
