Has anybody here gotten a title in cal. for a bike with a homebuilt frame? I'm talking about an honest title, no # transfering, just building a frame and using a clear numbered motor. According to the dmv website it should be a piece of cake, but has any one actually done it?
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1959 would have matching numbers for frame and motor, so the bike will not be titled as a 1959 Triumph but as a "Special Construction" , if you use a handmade or aftermarket frame. The frame will be blue tagged by the CHP VIN officer and the title will contain both the triumph engine S/N and the blue tag number. I have a friend who is a VIN officer and most know their shit about correct frames, mostly Harleys, but a lot have been educating themselves about British bikes. I've used a Title service many times, on vintage bikes, to expedite the process, but California is really starting to scrutinize the paperwork so not sure if I recommend this. I would just play it straight, Call or visit the DMV anb see what they require. Good LuckB + M said:
I'm going to dmv this week to find out whats up. My new frame doesn't have a neck yet, so maybe I'll be grafting in the stock neck with the original #'s. The frame I built is pretty much an exact copy of the original, except I got rid of the bolt on hardtail, made it all one piece. thanks for your advise.
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