04-25-2016, 05:13 PM | #1 |
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Just got my new 2016 RX3 - Orange
Got the new bike. I put it all together. I grabbed my docs and want to the auto tags place, and then I get told I cannot get a temporary plate. It is due to the VIN starting with the letter "L". Apparently PA does not like them.
Here is what they linked me to for further explanation: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/dv...tin%2012-2.pdf At the end of the day, I have a brand new bike and I can't ride it on the street. |
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04-25-2016, 05:33 PM | #2 |
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That's unreal. I figure if CA will register them, anyone would!
Does it really start with "LVIN" or is it "VIN L********..."? L means it's made in China, if I remember right. That shouldn't affect the registration. It's not a "low speed vehicle". That's not what "L" in the VIN means. I'd go stompin back down there and talk to someone else or a manager.
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04-25-2016, 06:46 PM | #3 |
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Im having a Hawk flash back!!! i would call CSC and see what they say!
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04-25-2016, 07:11 PM | #4 | |
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04-25-2016, 07:12 PM | #5 |
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So, you are the first person in Pennsylvania to buy an RX3? I seriously doubt that. Somehow, I would have thought that CSC would have known about this ahead of time. Sounds like you got a lame DMV idiot.
Like 2LZ said, CA is the absolute more difficult, red-tape laden state in the union when it comes to owning, operating, and registering motor vehicles. |
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04-25-2016, 07:15 PM | #6 |
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As usual, 2LZ is absolutely correct. The letter "L" in the VIN indicates the motorcycle was manufactured in China. Last year the CSC Cyclone RX3 was added to the list of Chinese motorcycles which can receive registration and a license plate in Pennsylvania.
I encourage you to call CSC for advice and some more legal "ammunition" to employ. Then storm on back to the DMV and talk to a manager, who hopefully is more knowledgeable than the other "public servant."
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04-25-2016, 07:18 PM | #7 | |
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04-25-2016, 07:20 PM | #8 | |
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When you go to the DMV, just make sure to bring all the appropriate documentation which was supplied by CSC. CSC spends a lot of time, and money, to make sure all their motorcycles are DOT and CARB approved for street use in all fifty of the United States of America.
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04-25-2016, 08:17 PM | #10 |
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Cold shivers !
The more I dwell on this the worse I feel for you brother. Surely Spud is correct and you were served by an ill-informed beuracrat who didn't want to take a few minutes to verify their decision. I would think Ryan will be able to offer some assistance or sound advice. Edit... I guess there was a post and article from back in 2008 #11 ... But still.... Enough already! http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=376
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04-25-2016, 08:49 PM | #12 | |
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Did you read the link I attached in my original post? I had to read it over and over. PA has to send the registration submissions to the Harrisburg for review of the Certificate of Origin. Their doc clearly states they will not give you a temporary plate. They are mailing out the docs to Harrisburg tomorrow.
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04-25-2016, 08:54 PM | #13 | |
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04-25-2016, 09:11 PM | #14 |
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On the CSC website they list 2 RX3 affiliates in PA ... Coopersburg and Duncannon.... So they do obviously get titled and registered!
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04-25-2016, 09:14 PM | #15 |
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Yeah, guess it just takes longer. Well hopefully it won't be that long since they have 2 others "at least" in the state of PA.
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