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You might kick yourself - I think you know these are both UK spec bikes, it will depend on how they were imported whether you can get them licensed in the USA. Looks like they came over some time in 2019/2020 according to UK DVLA.
On the plus side both now over 25 years so probable you can get them tagged - you'll have to let us know the process. I had to go through a LOT of import paperwork for mine.
On the plus side both now over 25 years so probable you can get them tagged - you'll have to let us know the process. I had to go through a LOT of import paperwork for mine.
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You might kick yourself - I think you know these are both UK spec bikes, it will depend on how they were imported whether you can get them licensed in the USA. Looks like they came over some time in 2019/2020 according to UK DVLA.
On the plus side both now over 25 years so probable you can get them tagged - you'll have to let us know the process. I had to go through a LOT of import paperwork for mine.
On the plus side both now over 25 years so probable you can get them tagged - you'll have to let us know the process. I had to go through a LOT of import paperwork for mine.
However...the dealership, who my friends have dealt with a lot and who seem very above board, were pretty confident that there would be no problem. The bikes even have MPH speedometers so maybe they were originally shipped to the UK by a service member then shipped back at end of tour. (Bremerton has a very large US Navy base). We shall see.
In the absolute worst case scenario (and this would be horrible to have to do) there are far more than $1000 worth of good parts on the bikes. I don't want to go there, however.
Last edited by heresolong; 06-30-2024 at 09:24 AM.
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I don't think country of origin matters for classic vehicles so you might luck out here.
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Update: Yesterday I put in the new battery in the 1988, added ethanol free gas with some fuel system cleaner, and cranked. Opening each carb drain a bit of smelly green gas came out, and then a bit later, some clean gas. Cranked it over and let it sit. Choke cable was very sticky and wouldn't move more than a half inch or so, so I pulled the handlebar control clamp apart and put some Triflow down the cable. Over the course of working in the garage and yard, I went back every half hour or so and cranked it again. At one point towards the end of the day it actually fired, probably not all cylinders, but chugged through a couple cycles and then died. The choke cable is now working fully as I would work it back and forth when I was cycling the bike. Not sure if the cleaner will eventually be enough to clear the jets but if I can get it to run without taking the carb bank off, so much the better. We shall see.
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