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Originally Posted by 1980YamahaIT175G
http://www.df-motor.com/product_show.asp?id=695
If you look at the above link, that was what Tom Noonan was referring to. He was THE person who was the FINAL person to give you a plate or not. That was a few years ago. He had stated that as time went on, this would be the way to certify motorcycles. For ALL 50 states. Sort of looking into the future, if you will. Remember, he had stated this. Not me. I personally feel this is a little ridiculous.  But, he has the FINAL say. Back in 1981, in New York State, once you had the proper equipment put on the bike, that was it. You took the old title with the "DIRT BIKE" describing the Body Type to the DMV and then, abracadabra, the new title had MOTORCYCLE describing the Body Type. This was for my two stroke premix enduro. At some point in time, I will post pictures of what my enduro looked like with the "equipment".  Amazing what one could get away with years ago.
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The 3 criteria that was posted was:
1 - Motorcycle needs to be able to go over 25 mph.
2 - EPA Certification/Approval metal plate riveted to frame of motorcycle.
3 - DOT Certification/Approval metal plate riveted to frame of motorcycle.
I'm saying that they do not use rivets, at least not on my bike, which is 50 state legal.
Anyway, the tires might be what keeps these from being DOT approved. On my Bashan, I have the enduro tread, which is DOT approved. Most knobbies are not DOT approved.
But, there is a way, I'm not sure it is worth the trouble and money for the Hawk
I would think the process to recertify an off road motorcycle for street use might be simple, but who knows.
http://dmv.ny.gov/forms/vs100.pdf
http://dmv.ny.gov/registration/regis...ler-or-vehicle
Point is, there are exceptions and a process, and you need to find the correct channels instead of listening to the person who is feeding you the wrong information, and believing it is the law.