Shineray, LIfan NOT on NJ MVC List

Matnique · 08-16-2007, 11:01 AM

I queried our New Jersey MVC regarding Shineray and Lifan motorcycle titling/registration. Their response is that these manufacturers are not on the list and cannot be titled/registered. I wonder what other Chinese bike manufacturers are not on the list, better yet, which ones are, if any. I have never seen a Chinese bike in NJ, perhaps this is the reason why. Needless to say, this is a big dissapointment.

silverman1 · 08-16-2007, 07:24 PM

Im not from NJ, but PA and supposedly they also have a list to, how do i find it? Good question, Try calling the PA DMV and getting a real person, its pretty darn tough, and getting straight information on what exactly you do need is a guess at best. I can buy a lifan from a dealer in PA but he wants 1499.00 for a 2006, and 1599.00 for a 2007, and has no clue about what a american Lifan is and what a gray market lifan is. There all the same according to him. When I stopped by a few weeks ago he pushed the 06 model and told me the 07's have tranny issues, now neither model has any issues at all according to him. Something stinks at his dealership the rhetoric he will fling to make a profit!!

good luck

culcune · 08-16-2007, 08:13 PM

Matnique, I am pretty sure that the Lifans would be found under "American Lifan" rather than just "Lifan." I know there is a link to the DOT/EPA site which mentions which manufacturers are recognized somewhere or another...In fact, last year, someone here on Chinariders from New Jersey went through the list (I think the brand was Roketa) and proved it to the NJ authorities.

ambassador · 08-16-2007, 10:15 PM

I think getting an American Lifan registered in N.J. is do-able, the real question is, will it pass the emissions test? They are really tough and any mods will make it even harder... Just make sure you have a legit MSO or be prepared to start sending forms and fax's to whoever you buy it from...

katoranger · 08-16-2007, 10:28 PM

I believe that Lifan was listed LIFN on the DMV computer in GA. I am actually still waiting on my title to come. It has been three months now. I am tagged and insured.

Allen

Matnique · 08-20-2007, 12:53 PM

Lifan was listed under American Lifan. Hooray!

08-16-2007, 11:01 AM	#1
Matnique Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Union, NJ Posts: 27	Shineray, LIfan NOT on NJ MVC List I queried our New Jersey MVC regarding Shineray and Lifan motorcycle titling/registration. Their response is that these manufacturers are not on the list and cannot be titled/registered. I wonder what other Chinese bike manufacturers are not on the list, better yet, which ones are, if any. I have never seen a Chinese bike in NJ, perhaps this is the reason why. Needless to say, this is a big dissapointment.
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08-16-2007, 07:24 PM	#2
silverman1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 42	I hear and feel your pain!! Im not from NJ, but PA and supposedly they also have a list to, how do i find it? Good question, Try calling the PA DMV and getting a real person, its pretty darn tough, and getting straight information on what exactly you do need is a guess at best. I can buy a lifan from a dealer in PA but he wants 1499.00 for a 2006, and 1599.00 for a 2007, and has no clue about what a american Lifan is and what a gray market lifan is. There all the same according to him. When I stopped by a few weeks ago he pushed the 06 model and told me the 07's have tranny issues, now neither model has any issues at all according to him. Something stinks at his dealership the rhetoric he will fling to make a profit!! good luck
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08-16-2007, 08:13 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Matnique, I am pretty sure that the Lifans would be found under "American Lifan" rather than just "Lifan." I know there is a link to the DOT/EPA site which mentions which manufacturers are recognized somewhere or another...In fact, last year, someone here on Chinariders from New Jersey went through the list (I think the brand was Roketa) and proved it to the NJ authorities. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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08-16-2007, 10:15 PM	#4
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	I think getting an American Lifan registered in N.J. is do-able, the real question is, will it pass the emissions test? They are really tough and any mods will make it even harder... Just make sure you have a legit MSO or be prepared to start sending forms and fax's to whoever you buy it from... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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08-16-2007, 10:28 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe that Lifan was listed LIFN on the DMV computer in GA. I am actually still waiting on my title to come. It has been three months now. I am tagged and insured. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-20-2007, 12:53 PM	#6
Matnique Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Union, NJ Posts: 27	Lifan was listed under American Lifan. Hooray!
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