Just about done !
As Herman pointed out the TOP (temporary operating permit) expired the end of March … so what's up?
Well … on Friday 3/30 I was at the Santa Clara DMV with a stack of papers and in less than 20 minutes was out the door … with the plates
My experience with the whole California SPCNS / SB-100 program is that it worked very well. A lot of this is due to the trail blazing done by many here on CC and also due to well informed folks I interacted with during the process at the various government agencies. What was required was well spelled out up front in a checklist I got from the DMV and by following the procedure, it was not that difficult. I think the agencies that deal with this program are getting better at the process as well.
Since I already had my SB-100 number issued last year, what I had left were (3) inspections:
- CHP VIN verification, which I went though at the Dublin CHP office. The inspection officer was very professional and courteous, no issues at all.
- Brake & Light inspection from a shop recommended by Steve (PANAVIA), again very professional and easy to work with.
- BAR Referee station (at Skyline College) and the key inspection item there was the closed PCV system with 'Emissions / PCV' stamped hoses.
That brought me back to the Santa Clara DMV where Jody, who I believe is the manager and again very courteous & knowledgeable, went through the entire stack of paperwork and kept the MSO, SB-100 certificate, CHP / B&L / BAR certificates along with a few other forms. In return I got my pile of receipts back along with the plates and tags … done and done !
What's left … a few cosmetic items, a run up to Tom at FE Specialties for the 500 mile
oil change and once over of the motor (check the valves, adjust the carb and so on), then ride height adjustment and full alignment.
Do I like it ?? ... oh yeah !!!
