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I came to California with my RM250 and have been attempting to dissect the regulatory requirements. It's a trip, bro.
[a nod to the other thread where people gave me some great riding area info).
I see this:
Racing Motorcycles (CVC §38088)
OHV motorcycles used solely in organized racing or competitive events on a closed course such as speedways, racetracks, or defined routes of travel (on or off highway) cannot be registered. However, they may be issued a permit for a fee that allows transportation to/from course events. A closed course is not available for vehicle access by the general public other than event participants (CVC §38014). The permit is a sticker that must be mounted on the vehicle in a clearly visible location and remains valid until the vehicle is sold or dismantled.
I have heard about people being pulled over for not having vent hoses on their gas cans in their trucks. In 40 years of motocross I have never heard anything about needing a permit to carry a dirt bike in a truck.
Now, before this devolves into a "Commiefornia" bashing session- I have lived all over the world, and [Northern] California is the greatest and most amazing place I have ever lived. By far.
[a nod to the other thread where people gave me some great riding area info).
I see this:
Racing Motorcycles (CVC §38088)
OHV motorcycles used solely in organized racing or competitive events on a closed course such as speedways, racetracks, or defined routes of travel (on or off highway) cannot be registered. However, they may be issued a permit for a fee that allows transportation to/from course events. A closed course is not available for vehicle access by the general public other than event participants (CVC §38014). The permit is a sticker that must be mounted on the vehicle in a clearly visible location and remains valid until the vehicle is sold or dismantled.
I have heard about people being pulled over for not having vent hoses on their gas cans in their trucks. In 40 years of motocross I have never heard anything about needing a permit to carry a dirt bike in a truck.
Now, before this devolves into a "Commiefornia" bashing session- I have lived all over the world, and [Northern] California is the greatest and most amazing place I have ever lived. By far.
The Shop
It's freaking bizarre- it's right there on the main page for anybody that wants to research OHV usage:
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy&urile=wcm:path:/dmv_content_en/…
To top it off- I am having trouble finding the title to my bike. I am wondering how that is going to turn out.
What about Hangtown, which is a moto track but part of a state facility? This shit is incredibly confusing. And my suspicion is the person that will know the least-- works at the DMV.
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25669
I get one of these for my bikes that I don't have registered. I use them on "my cousins bikes from Nevada", when I "borrow" them. wink-wink...
Since the permit is only to transport the bike on the highway- it's a moot exercise because I can tell you from first-hand experience that works race bikes are transported inside a locked van where nobody can see them
Pit Row
Also another way to tax visitors to the state.
You do not need a red/green sticker to ride at a non California Off Highway Vehicle Park. So you can ride Glen Helen or Milestone, buddy's back yard track, etc. but Hangtown is technically at Prairie City OHV and it's controlled by state rangers, so a Red/Green sticker is required.
Secondly, the transport laws you are talking about are for on the road. Basically it's saying you can't ride your nsr500 to the race, even if the race is on a real road. Not really a dirt bike in the pickup issue.
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