New lesson learned....

[LoserShoes]

Isn't it printed in the owners manual also? If someone has one handy they might take a look.

Steve

[planedick]

Owner's manual...

Looked in the owner's manual that came with the bike. No mention of emissions stuff...

[DiverRay]

Once I get home from NM, I'll take a pic of "daily ride" and send it to you. I don't remember them going off about the sticker, but it was on the bike.
You should have a picture Sunday afternoon.
Ray

[planedick]

Looks like this...

I found this on E-bay, clearly shows the sticker in question.



I got an appointment to see the CHP on 12-28-06

[JWSanders]

They don't seem to check frame numbers here in TN.

Bought my 400 on Ebay from a guy in IN, had it titled and registered here in minutes, with no inspection, EPA or otherwise. I did have a clean title from IN though. Spent longer waiting in line than I did to get the title mailed to me, it seemed.

My 11 had a TN title, but noone ever checked it when I changed the title to my name.

I'm hoping to never have to go through the process of registering an untitled bike. Didn't even bother to get my (untitled) parts bike titled, as it was destined for dismantling.

[mainlylinux]

Wow, in this part of Michigan I can drive up to get my plate renewed with a 700 cubic inch turbo whatcha-ma-banger in a 2006 honda and that's it, no questions.

I see guys driving around on the street in the summer in cars with a 5000 RPM stall and a giant huffer sticking out of the hood with a couple carbs on top.

I'm not exactly sure why we get away with it, but I'm not gonna look a gift horse in the mouth.

FWIW, most people end up driving newer cars that are unmodified anyhow.

[wingnut]

Transferring an untitled bike from another state can be a real PITA no matter where you are. I bought the 81 with no paper and it took me 6 months to get a clear NC title. Lots of letter writing and trips to the DMV in Virginia. The F was last titled in GA in 1990. I have an old registration slip but no title. The PO is deceased. Not even going to try on this one.

[soccer4m]

title registration for calif.

Hi, I have to agree with Diverray, I have had no problem in calif. with several old bikes. I go to the dmv. get the paperwork to fill out on the bike to get registered. Go to the Highway Patrol check site so they can verify it wasnt swiped. By the way their records only go back 10 years in the computer system,so this bike should be no problem. Within twenty minutes I am out the door and the new title is sent within two weeks. The usual calif. fees are around 60.00 which includes the registration. Remember to put a nice low price on what you bought it for,,hint, hint, because they will charge you sales tax,,so a bike of 10.00 cost is a lot cheaper than the "real price paid." Good luck, keep it simple, actually it is easier without a title than with in calif. Just have, get, make up a bill of sale and submit to the dmv, and you should be good to go. Any other questions just pm me.......Mike in san diego,,,xj1100

[Brian_D]

Re: EPA crap...

Originally posted by planedick
Well, the '79 had just such a sticker, I remember seeing it and in CA your vehicle must meet the standards that were the rule when it was new. That means '78 and there were standards then and what we need to know is what that sticker says. If someone here in CA were to look on the goosneck left side, I think, and maybe take a closeup of that label and send it to me....... maybe could solve some of the issues. That Emissions label is what they need. Being plastic, it didn't survive the powdercoating heat.

Did you get the registration dilemma resolved? I checked my 79F, and it has 2 seperate stickers - sorry, I couldn't get any pics.

Main sticker with the VIN located on the steering head:

MFD. BY YAMAHA MOTOR CO. L.T.D. 2/79 (506) GVWR 1090 LBS.
GAWR FRONT - 420 LBS. WITH 3.50H19(B) TIRE, 19x1.85 RIM,
AT 28 PSI COLD. REAR - 670 LBS. WITH 4.50H17(B) TIRE,
17xMT2.50 RIM, AT 40 PSI COLD.
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
VEHICLE ID No. 2H7 - xxxxxx
TYPE CLASSIFICATION.....MOTORCYCLE.

EPA sticker located on the left, front down tube:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO
U.S. EPA REGULATION
APPLICABLE TO 1979
YEAR NEW MOTORCYCLES.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO. L.T.D.

The EPA sticker has a small piece missing.

[SFerinTEXAS]

EPA STICKER

Did you look inside the left side cover? My 79sf has it there as well but they may want it frame mounted, who knows when you'r dealing with red tape people.

[planedick]

Peice 'o cake...

I guess I was over reacting. CHP asked for the VIN when I called for an appointment and when I got there today, they had already the complete history in hand and was ready to sign off. Officer Smith was taken aback by the condition of Pathfinder. He was impressed to say the least.

PS He said there were a lot of dummies working for the DMV

[Cynthia]

Wow, it makes my heart feel good to hear that the "Pathfinder" is getting so much attention. Dick, I hope you got everything settled. See, I knew you were the right person to get David's bike!! He would be cussing too!!! I just love you to pieces!!!!

Since I haven't been on here in a while, we lost David's Mother on December 15th, just got back from Dallas yesterday for her services. It's been a hell of a year, I sure hope that the good ole Lord see's fit for 2007 to be a better year.

The love and support I have received from all of the XS11 group has been overwhelming and you all have touched my heart....

I wish you all a very Happy New Year and be safe partying on new year's eve....

Love to all, Cindy (Pathfinder's Wife)