If I purchase a bike from another state (Tennessee) would I be able to register it in CA without any problems?

Question

I heard that there are different requirements for registering a motorcycle in California. Is there any issues with Emissions or anything? thanks

Answer 1

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Vehicle from Out-of-State

The Bottom Line

If you are a California resident and acquire a new car, truck or motorcycle from another state, it must be certified to meet California smog laws in order to be registered here.

What Is Considered a New Vehicle?

California law considers any vehicle with less than 7,500 miles on the odometer when acquired by a California resident or business to be a new vehicle. This holds true whether or not the vehicle has been registered in another state. If you acquire a new vehicle from another state, you may not subsequently drive it to accumulate over 7,500 miles to circumvent the law. DMV cannot accept an application to register the vehicle, and you cannot register or operate the vehicle in California.

Check the Label

To find out whether a car or truck is California Certified, check the emission label under the hood. For a motorcycle check the headset or frame. The label should read that the vehicle conforms to California regulations, or that it is legal for sale in California.

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Answer 2

Depending on the year of the  bike.  You have a certain time limit when you have to change the plate to California  call dmv and find out the limitations  I beleive less than a year.  Be sure    Call dmv , Because than they know you are not visiting  you are staying  maybe less time

Answer 3

You should talk to the people who register bikes