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Originally Posted by AlanS

For California, you need to do the following if you build a bike from scratch:

1.) Obtain a "Light/brake" inspection from a certified light inspection station. They inspect headlight, brakelights, brakes, turn signals, etc. for proper operation.
2.) Make an appointment with the California Highway Patrol, and take your bike in for a 'numbers' check. They will run the tranny, engine and frame numbers to ensure they're not stolen.
3.) Register your bike with the Department of Motor Vehicles, after you get the documents related to '1' and '2'. Actually, the DMV is the first and last stop. You have to pay tax on the estimated worth of the bike.

I did one in 2006. There was no smog requirement, noise inspection, or anything else beyond the above.

From your description, it sounds like Oz watches this issue closer at this time than does Cali. Which I find pretty amazing, given Cali's tight-assed approach to such things.

Remember that that is a "one time only" build. This is so that the owner builder can create hi/her owm masterpiece, and not someone building to resell. If you are building more than 1, you have to use a pre approved engine, gearing combo.