First Bike - GS650G - Rusty Crusty

[Eric4]

Whelp, I'm still struggling with gettin' this title transferred over... Perhaps one of y'all can help me out.

The DMV has lost all record of this bike, so I've got to create a whole new file. This requires 2 x VINs, engine number, and 'emission sticker'. The main VIN stamped on the headtube is easily readable, but the sticker on the left side is pretty hard to make out. Engine # seems to be revealing itself underneath the rust.

The emission sticker has me stumped however. I can't seem to find one, unless its the verbiage stamped onto the muffler itself? I'm starting the process of setting up an appointment with the CHP, but apparently they're 3 weeks behind currently.

I read somewhere that emission stickers didn't show up until '86?

[Markofalltrades]

Just apply for an abandoned title. The DMV wont tell you to do this because you kind of have to lie and maybe sign an affidavit. (LOL?) I in VA and maybe that only works here? It is pretty quick too. Tell them it has been abandoned on your property for over a year and you want an abandoned title.

[Nessism]

The emissions sticker is typically under the seat somewhere.

[Eric4]

The emissions sticker is typically under the seat somewhere.

I'm not seeing anything under the seat, or on the frame below the seat unfortunately... Do you have a picture of an emission sticker for this era? Can't seem to find anything on an image search.


Also, I got your carb o-ring kit today. Thanks!

[Nessism]

I'm not seeing anything under the seat, or on the frame below the seat unfortunately... Do you have a picture of an emission sticker for this era? Can't seem to find anything on an image search.


Also, I got your carb o-ring kit today. Thanks!

On the rear fender, maybe. Check this listing...https://www.ebay.com/itm/286278050732

Good luck with the carbs. Be sure to check my carb rebuild tutorial.

[Charlie G]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/286278050732

I think I gave you an inner fender like that. It may have a sticker

[Eric4]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/286278050732

I think I gave you an inner fender like that. It may have a sticker

Ah! You're right! I looked at it originally, but didn't double-check the inner fender. Sounds like now I've almost got everything needed to get this thing titled.

Now I just need to hope that my VIN Sticker on the headtube is legible enough to count. The last 5 or so digits are stamped onto the sticker, so I'd think that'd be close enough!

[salty_monk]

Make sure there is a sticker showing the VIN somewhere else as well when you take it. If it's hard to read people have been known to print a second sticker out themselves and apply them under the seat on the frame somewhere.... It's just a Suzuki logo & a Vin number. (In theory a Suzuki dealer should be able to give you a "re-print" according to DMV. Yeah right...!

[Eric4]

Make sure there is a sticker showing the VIN somewhere else as well when you take it. If it's hard to read people have been known to print a second sticker out themselves and apply them under the seat on the frame somewhere.... It's just a Suzuki logo & a Vin number. (In theory a Suzuki dealer should be able to give you a "re-print" according to DMV. Yeah right...!

I'm torn if I should mock up a 'dealership' vin , and clearcoat/glue it onto the frame, or roll the dice and hope the DMV approves my OEM VIN sticker that shows the last 5 digits...



Today I spent some time on the carbs, soda-blastin' the exteriors, and working on the un-ganging of the four. Every screw has needed vice grip assistance, so it's been a slow process. Unfortunately the last screw on my choke tube has given me grief. I might need to use a more destructive method, but will keep trying with heat + wd40

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[salty_monk]

I wouldn’t leave it to chance if I was you… I try to use AAA for as much of the process as I can. Usually quicker and have allowed me to sort stuff and come back without making a fuss. DMV you never know who you’re going to get.
You’ll have to take it to CHP probably for a check as well as it’s out of the system so they could also give you a problem….

[Eric4]

I wouldn’t leave it to chance if I was you… I try to use AAA for as much of the process as I can. Usually quicker and have allowed me to sort stuff and come back without making a fuss. DMV you never know who you’re going to get.
You’ll have to take it to CHP probably for a check as well as it’s out of the system so they could also give you a problem….

Thanks for the tip. I do have AAA so I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if they are able to register/title a bike that's out of the system

[salty_monk]

They definitely do out of state and can do the VIN etc checks for that.
it was a long time ago when I did an out of system bike, I don’t think I had AAA back then so never tried.
There are also a few title services around that can help but you shouldn’t need them, in theory yours should be straightforward just an annoying process.