My state inspection experience - just a rant

[K80Shooter]

No inspection's in Ga either.

[fuelie60]

Funny that an inspection thread should come up today. Myself and 3 other spyder buddies are going to get our bikes inspected today. 2 of them are going to a dealership. Another friend and myself are going to a local inspection shop. I told the other guy not to screw it up for me. So I am going at lunch time to hopefully get mine done first. I can normally start a conversation with them and they end up not checking anything. Considering my rear tire is getting on the thin side, I am hoping that is the case today. I am going to get a new tire in a couple of months, but too much tread to replace it right now.

I am new to NC (Pinehurst area) and about to take possession of my first Spyder. Can you recommend repair shops and inspection shops near me? Do I have to get it inspected immediately upon getting it (used machine) or am I good the first year?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

A call to NC DMV will get you the answer ..... Mike

[RideOn]

To avoid inspection failures just move to New Jersey. Motorcycles are not inspected, cars are only inspected for emissions.

But then, on the other hand, you'd be in New Jersey. Not a great trade-off.

[Chasinsparks]

I had to get my RT 622 trailer inspected. The inspector tried to fail it because the reverse light did not work. I had to take the trailer apart pull the lighting housing to show him there was no reverse lights on the trailer that it is there for looks and no way to even install a bulb.