Registration questions???

[dandiehl]

Hey there. I've been lurking these forums for a bit while building my bike. 74 Honda cb200.
My question relates to getting a roadworthy and registration.
I bought the bike off eBay in a pretty rough condition, not running and rust and corrosion on most parts. Bought it from a guy who said his mate had it in a shed so the only paperwork I have is receipt of purchase.
What will I need for registation and am I better off getting it registered stock or wait til my modifications are done.
My plans are fiberglass seat, new rearsets, clip-ons and new lighting.
Hope you guys can help me as I'm sure some of you have been down this road before.
I'm on the Gold Coast, queensland so if anyone knows of any good bike roadworthy places, I'd be keen to give them my business.

Thanks. Dan.

 

[Enemy]

I can't say what's needed for rego in QLD (I'm a NSW boy), but as far as the mods go, pretty much everywhere is the same. Leave them until the bike is registered. Even though you're only doing a few it can get complicated, if the bike is standard when they see it, getting rego is a pretty easy affair.

Rego mobs don't like mods as a general rule as there's a chance they haven't been done properly (not saying this is you) and may make the vehicle less safe if done incorrectly. Then it's on their head for why it was passed, so they don't really like to see any mod work, regardless of neatness, basically to cover their own backsides. You might find someone who will pass it, but if you haven't done the mods yet it's easier to wait.

Hope this helps.

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

Don't put any work or money into a bike until you have a valid title IN HAND.

Getting a title when the title is missing is difficult at best, and sometimes virtually impossible. Here in Pennsylvania, they make it so difficult that I won't have anything to do with an untitled bike.

Most DMV's will not even tell you who the owner of record is so that you can contact them to ask for a duplicate title. If you personally know a police officer, you might be able to convince them to run the VIN# for you, but if it turns out to be a stolen vehicle, you are in for a hassle.

 

[Cafe Racer Shop]

Hey,

As far as getting the bike regoed in QLD, go to www.transport.qld.gov.au and look in the registration section. There you will find links to down load the "Code Of Practice" which is basically the roadworthy rules. That way you can see if you are OK with how you have your bike set up. It will be up to the guy who writes up the "safety Certificate" as to whether the bike passes or not, but by having the "rule book" you can at least be prepared.
Generally you will need to have some proof that it has been registered before when you go to QLD Transprt to get it rego'ed too. Again it depends on the person at the time - i have got away with the old plate and sticker once

 

[boingk]

It will be up to the guy who writes up the "safety Certificate" as to whether the bike passes or not

Bingo, mate. Look and ask around for the guy who sepcialises in older gear - usually the one in a workshop with the older aircooled bikes hanging around out front and in the workshop. The fellows behind the counter might be older and will get talkative with older bikes - 'I remember those... had a mate who...' and so on.

Anywho, ask around and see if theres anywhere thats 'kinder' to older bikes. I certianly wouldn't have gotten away with a few of mine in more stringent shops so it pays to look around.

And yes, get ehr running stock and on the road before modifying her - at the very least you'll be able to get through rego more easily and also be able to find out *legally* if tuning efforts are making improvements or backsteps. A written receipt of purchase should be enough as long as its got the frame/engine number and bike description, as well as owners name and amount paid. If all else fails take the lot to the RTA and be very polite!

Cheers - boingk

 

[smvirili]

Same shit for me here in NSW. Anyone got some insight?
I've got a '72 Yamaha that is now completely torn apart. Will be minimal modification - just the seat and lights really.
Got the rig from some old mate living on a farm. Don't think this bike has ever been rego'd, had the vin# checked on RTA and no record.
I have confirmed that pre '75(or some other later year) bikes don't need compliance plate though so I'm fine in that department. Only problem is there is no title... Just a letter saying that he hands over the ownership to me.

Any experience from NSW guys? A bloke in WA hit me up a while back telling me no title was no dramas for him. He also had a 70's bike.
I know I can join the vintage japanese motor club nonsense but they need to you have a pretty complete resto, and to ride the bike there are heaps of lame regulations regarding ride distance and logbooks... fook that!