Topic: Texas Members: Inspection sticker location?

[BlindSight]

Just to be certain... requirements for motorcycle inspection...
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/inspection/veh_class_list.asp?class=Motorcycle+and+Motor-Driven+Cycle&classsubmit=Go

AND....if you don't want to deal with an inspection you can pay $15 a year more and register your motorcycle as a classic.....
http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/license_plates/qualifying/antique/classic_motorcycle.htm

[Mandic]

Awesome, I do believe my bike will be getting a classic plate!  I intend to ride it as much as weather permits, so vintage is a no go.  Classic for an extra $15 is fine by me.  I know my bike is plenty safe, and honestly the only thing it would need is a horn, but I just don't want one.

[BlindSight]

yeah im thinking inspection cost 14.50 right? an extra .50 and don't have to mess with it at all.

[Anti-Johnny]

I dont think texas does classic plates for motorcycles? I looked when I registered mine and didnt see anything. I got one with a horned toad on it. wild life conservation donation etc.

[BrianAdair]

I asked the clerk a the title office about that, there is antique registration, and classic registration.

antique tags, she said you can only ride i parades , classic tags, you pay $30 extra for custom plates and I think she said no inspection.

Guy's at the local Orileys told me that a few inspection stations here had been fined and couldn't inspect anymore, that the state was coming down on them...
I think it's all about who you know and where you go...

[Anti-Johnny]

I think its parades, club events and for repairs or maintenance. I dont know how they could confirm that without following you.

[BrianAdair]

I just looked it up, classic still has inspection.

FAQs: Specific Vehicle Types - Antique & Classic

Antiques & Classic Registered Vehicles

Vehicles registered as "Antiques" are exempted from the annual inspection. To see the restrictions on the use of antiques or to obtain more information on how to register your vehicle as an "Antique", see the TxDOT website.

Vehicles registered as "Classic" are required to have the annual safety inspection. These types of vehicles are inspected like any passenger vehicle. Certain items of inspection, however, may or may not be required to be inspected, depending on the age of the car. (For example, seatbelts and anchorages are only required if the vehicle was originally manufactured with them.)

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/Misc/faq/veh_type.htm#antique


 I'm not sure if you can get it for motorcycles either, but the clerk told me when she looked it up that it didn't say you couldn't.....

[DanielB]

You can register your bike as vintage, then an inspection is not required.

The other reason I'm asking about this is because my bike is from out of state.  In Texas, when you buy a vehicle out of state you must get the "green form" when you get it inspected to be able to to get the title transfered.

[Gordon]

I dont think texas does classic plates for motorcycles? I looked when I registered mine and didnt see anything. I got one with a horned toad on it. wild life conservation donation etc.

I have Classic Motorcycle Texas plates on both of my bikes.  I was kind of disappointed, though, that they don't really look any different than a regular plate except for the "Classic Motorcycle" on them.

[lone*X]

They let me do the stopping test on my Venture.  I wouldn't let them ride it anyway.

State law provides that the inspector IS NOT required to do the driven brake test.  A locked up brake can dump the bike even at 20mph and they do not want the liability of that.   Never had one tell me that they had to ride the bike and I have been having them inspected for over 40 years. 

[number13]

The other reason I'm asking about this is because my bike is from out of state.  In Texas, when you buy a vehicle out of state you must get the "green form" when you get it inspected to be able to to get the title transfered.

That is true. I bought an out of state frame for a project
and had to get an inspection and the green form before
I could register the title. The inspection was a breeze.

[Really?]

The other reason I'm asking about this is because my bike is from out of state.  In Texas, when you buy a vehicle out of state you must get the "green form" when you get it inspected to be able to to get the title transfered.

That is true. I bought an out of state frame for a project
and had to get an inspection and the green form before
I could register the title. The inspection was a breeze.

I guess if the inspector wanted to be a D***, he could fail it, lol.  No lights and it came with them from the manufacturer.

[bollingball]

Anti-Johnny They confirm it with the mileage every year on the inspection sheet. 0 to xxx amount of mileage to 3000 miles

[Mandic]

So here is one for you, what about a rear brake?  Must a bike have one?  Not sure I want to go that route but on the Triumph Bobber build I am planning I am debating not having a rear brake. 

[lone*X]

So here is one for you, what about a rear brake?  Must a bike have one?  Not sure I want to go that route but on the Triumph Bobber build I am planning I am debating not having a rear brake. 

I see a "high side" in the making for sure.

[george]

Run the Vintage, Antique plate, I am and we deserve to, after all , what are we riding? Every ride out on one of these is a parade, a show or a trip for parts!!

[Red67lemans326]

Vehicle Inspection...What's that?
Here in Florida...it can spew black smoke constantly, brakes?...who get's those checked, Tail lights...people only replace them when the officers pull them over and give them a 25$ ticket (and it's reduced to 15 when you get it fixed). But there is that Pesky 1000$ Wheelie ticket for motorcyclists...
1st time: 1000$
2nd wheelie: 2500$ and they can suspend your license
3rd time: 5000$ fine, 10 year suspension of your license and the state of Florida now owns your bike.
Not to worry our 750's won't wheelie as easily like the newer super sports (my 1000rr)...Geez i miss my Supermoto
Anybody got a cb750 wheelie picture??

[Retro Rocket]

Vehicle Inspection...What's that?
Here in Florida...it can spew black smoke constantly, brakes?...who get's those checked, Tail lights...people only replace them when the officers pull them over and give them a 25$ ticket

And you think this is good....

Mick

[Mandic]

Yea I was in Florida recently.  Some of the cars I saw scared me, honestly.

As an automotive technician in PA(where we have yearly inspection), I constantly saw things that SCARED me to think "These people are on the same road as me".  And they get inspected every year.  I cannot believe states still go without inspection, it is ridiculous.

[Anti-Johnny]

Gonna change the subject a bit. Thought since I have the attention of several texas folks....

I am looking at a car that fits my budget but its never been registered in texas..

-guy bought it in colorado
-never transferred title
-has bill of sale with his and previous owners signature
-has back of title signed over to him

I like the car. Its cheap and pretty solid but I have never had to deal with this. I plan on calling the DMV tomorrow but we know how great it is to be on hold for an hour and a half before not being told the whole story. The DMV is also an hour away. Id hate to get there and be missing something after I already threw my cash on the table.

Thanks and sorry for the highjack

WELCOME TO TEXAS!

[Patrick]

You biggest initial issue will be the lack of the original owner's signature on the application for a Texas title. There are two ways around this. The legal way is to get a bonded title. That means you pay a bonding company for insurance against the possibility that the vehicle was stolen. I've done it and it is not difficult. I got a bond from my home insurance company. What this means is that after title is transferred, if the owner of record (name on title) shows up and can prove the car was stolen, the bonding company pays the original owner the fair market value of the car, as determined by TxDOT. You then pay that money back to the bonding company and you get to keep the car with a clean title. If, after three years, no one comes forward, the cloud is removed from the title and the car is yours.

I just finished, this month, the three years on my VT1100, which had a bonded title. The bond cost me $100, based on the value of the bike.

With the bond you will receive a clean, blue Texas title and can sell or trade in the car if you want, just like any other vehicle. You will remain on the hook if the original owner shows up, no matter where the car ends up.

I recommend against the second potential route, which is not legal and which I will not detail.

If you need any more info, call me.

Patrick

[Stev-o]

Riding restrictions then?

Yes, but unless you use your bike to commute [I don't], you won't have any problems.

[Really?]

The DMV is also an hour away.

The DMV is far more than an hour away. So you shouldn't go there.

[Mandic]

Riding restrictions then?

Yes, but unless you use your bike to commute [I don't], you won't have any problems.

I intend to. So it looks like I will be registering it normally.

[bollingball]

Stickers? What stupid sticker not in NC and no inspection after 40 yrs. old