Nick wrote me the following. Can anyone help him out
"I'm planning on building a custom bike in california with diesel power, and I'm trying to find more information about the legality of diesel (emissions wise.) I imagine you would know nothing about this, but perhaps you know of someone who would? Maybe someone who imported an enfield into california? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have 2 registered Diesel Motorcycles at the moment in CA.
See
Does my vehicle qualify for a smog exemption?
Smog inspections are required unless your vehicle is:
Hybrid
1975 year model or older
Diesel powered
Electric
Natural gas powered and has a Gross Vehicle Weight rating of 14,001 lbs. or more.
Motorcycle
Trailer
Good luck,
Dave
“Face piles and piles of trials with smiles. It riles them to believe that you perceive the web they weave, and keep on thinking free. "Moody Blues"
for most Americans-
very few places have motorcycle emissions testing from what i've found. licensing my bikes was as easy as pulling up to the dmv inspection (MOT inspection station for my UK mates) and showing the VIN plate, and that the indicators, lights and turn signals work. they issued a title (V-5 ) and off i went.
UK SVA for a new(ly built) diesel bike is pretty straightforward from what I have read (I have the manual). Basically the thing can't emit so much smoke as to block visability of the car behind!!! It'd be noise would be likeley to be the sticking point over this side of the pond (plus silly things like measuring the curve on fastners sticking out of the bodywork!)
Neil
Smart engined 800cc turbo diesel triumph tiger. 100mpg (imp)
Belfast to Kathmandu overland, 2010/2011 - http://www.suckindiesel.com
Bangkok to Sydney ???
) and off i went.