karadragon
Active member
I'm moving to the Bay Area on a TN visa (temporary worker, likely 1-2 years contract). I have 2 bikes that are currently registered in Ontario, I'm reading this friendly pamphlet from the DMV https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wcm/c...4e31-ac02-453e3a71c7c7/ffvr29.pdf?MOD=AJPERES and it says:
Say what? The bikes are 2007 and 2009 year models, over 20K miles on the odometers. I'd hate to have to sell them and buy new ones in California, especially since my employer will cover shipping for all personal effects, but obviously will not buy me replacement bikes.
Can I get away with just not registering them in California? Seems like for under a year it would be ok, but what exactly would happen afterwards?
California has special requirements for vehicles imported from other countries (including Canada and Mexico).
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No motorcycle or diesel-powered vehicle can be converted to California emission standards.
Say what? The bikes are 2007 and 2009 year models, over 20K miles on the odometers. I'd hate to have to sell them and buy new ones in California, especially since my employer will cover shipping for all personal effects, but obviously will not buy me replacement bikes.
Can I get away with just not registering them in California? Seems like for under a year it would be ok, but what exactly would happen afterwards?