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Having a problem getting registered in California.

When I called iMotorsports about a possible sale, I mentioned that I need a "50 state model" and they said now virtually all of them are. THEY SHOULD ABSOLUTELY KNOW TO SEND YOU A CA MODEL, as it was delivered there, and they no doubt collected CA sales tax. They did seem to be aware of the issues, and certainly should be. It was almost certainly an honest mistake, and I think they will see that.

I purchased a Spyder in Vegas (it was a 50 state model) and they told me a story about once selling a 49 state model to a A resident and having to replace it.

They got a lot of business here, and, ONLY if necessary, I'm sure they would like to know that you put up this thread and will be letting us know if they did the right thing, or not.

I suspect they can and will find a way to address it for you without the need for any form of coercion. Please keep us up to date.
 
Meanwhile, me not being in one of the only 7 counties in Ohio to actually require an e-check, ripping off the catalytic converter on my Spyder. ;)
 
I purchased a Honda Valkyrie from Pennsylvania years back. It was 'Used' but had only a few miles on it. When I took it in to get registered, they gave me the same story. It needed to have at least 7,500 miles on it. I took it home, pulled the speedo cable, attached it to a variable speed drill motor and ran it at 140 mph for about a day and a half. Not going to help you much though.

The key here is whether or not the Spyder is a 50 state machine. Or, if there is a 49 state model and a California model. You have to determine this to go forward. I would think the people who sold this Spyder to you would know. And, certainly a Can-Am Dealership would know. And BRP would know. Don't trust the robots at the DMV to give you the right answer. Because they don't know, and they don't care. It's 100% on you to come up with the right answer.
 
The Valk..........

Just a bit off topic-------
But isn't the Valk a wonderful bike?? I regret selling my Tourer. Only modded it a bit cause it really doesn't need much. Surprising agile for a big girl and love the torque.
Lew L
 
BajaRon said:
I purchased a Honda Valkyrie from Pennsylvania years back. It was 'Used' but had only a few miles on it. When I took it in to get registered, they gave me the same story. It needed to have at least 7,500 miles on it. I took it home, pulled the speedo cable, attached it to a variable speed drill motor and ran it at 140 mph for about a day and a half. Not going to help you much though.

The key here is whether or not the Spyder is a 50 state machine. Or, if there is a 49 state model and a California model. You have to determine this to go forward. I would think the people who sold this Spyder to you would know. And, certainly a Can-Am Dealership would know. And BRP would know. Don't trust the robots at the DMV to give you the right answer. Because they don't know, and they don't care. It's 100% on you to come up with the right answer.
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Baja,

I didn't think you would ever do anything ill eagle.;)
 
Got an e-mail this morning.
Drew Warner From I Motorsports

"I will talk to the boss about how we fix this.
I will be in touch.
Sorry about the issue."
 
I just don't believe BRP would make Spyders with 2 different emission standards for sale in the U.S. I'll bet the dealer will just send a new sticker to put on the bike..... Jim
 
Some things never change ..... Back in the early 70s, I had a high school job in an auto parts store/speed shop. One of the questions we sometimes had to ask when someone was buying a particular part was if the vehicle was a "California car" because of the emissions controls that were only put on cars sold in California. In some cases, the parts were very expensive or special order and if bypassed, we had to tell the guy that he might get in trouble if he fiddled with it and was found out. From a hot rodding perspective, we stayed away from engines and cars sold in California.
 
wyliec said:
Baja,

I didn't think you would ever do anything ill eagle.;)
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When I asked the person at the DMV who informed me that there was 'No way you will be able to register this vehicle in California' for any suggestions. She said that I could give my Valkyrie to a friend in another state, (she suggest Arizona). Let them ride it until it went over 7,500 miles, then bring it back and try again. Awesome, I thought. Just what I had planed for my brand new (to me) Valkyrie.

I know turning an odometer back is illegal. I'm not sure there is an ordinance prohibiting the other direction.


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I will call IMotorsports today.
I did not mentioned that i want 50 states model but they know i purchased from cali.
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I hope you can get this worked out. Real shame.
 

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Got a phone call from jason at IMotorsports.
Said they never had any issued registred in California my spyder is only one having a problem.
And he and BRP will do best to solved this issed.(i mentioned the emission label)
I will see how they solved this problem.
 
Supercrawler said:
Got a phone call from jason at IMotorsports.
Said they never had any issued registred in California my spyder is only one having a problem.
And he and BRP will do best to solved this issed.(i mentioned the emission label)
I will see how they solved this problem.
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If the emissions label excludes CA, then it's definitely a closed case. Not sure how that would ever fly regardless of how many you tried to get registered. It will be interesting to see how they resolve this one. My guess would be to swap that one out for a 50 state version.
 
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