I was able to get a VIN and tags today for my bike that I built from scratch. Below are some lessons learned. Please do not use this as an complete or exhaustive list, just some things I found helpful in Kansas.
1. Save all receipts even if someone gives you parts for free - get a receipt.
2. Take pre pictures of what you are proposing to work on as well as any designs that you may have drawn or done on the computer.
3. Itemized out all the costs on a summary Word doc or Excel spreadsheet that lists the parts and prices as sub totals as well as a total cost at the bottom of doc/sheet. Put all receipts from each place you bought in separate piles like place a, b, etc... and staple them together with the letter or number referenced on the top of that receipt pile from within your summary sheet. For example, they want to see the steel that you used to make your frame they would just have to go to one stapled pile of receipts.
4. Before staring your build, call the DMV and talk to the person if possible who will do the inspections to see if they have any specific things you need to bring when getting inspected or the items needed to make your bike street legal in that state.
5. Last but not least, it takes a while at the inspection office and DMV, so just plan to take the day off of work and make the best of it.
Hope this helps
1. Save all receipts even if someone gives you parts for free - get a receipt.
2. Take pre pictures of what you are proposing to work on as well as any designs that you may have drawn or done on the computer.
3. Itemized out all the costs on a summary Word doc or Excel spreadsheet that lists the parts and prices as sub totals as well as a total cost at the bottom of doc/sheet. Put all receipts from each place you bought in separate piles like place a, b, etc... and staple them together with the letter or number referenced on the top of that receipt pile from within your summary sheet. For example, they want to see the steel that you used to make your frame they would just have to go to one stapled pile of receipts.
4. Before staring your build, call the DMV and talk to the person if possible who will do the inspections to see if they have any specific things you need to bring when getting inspected or the items needed to make your bike street legal in that state.
5. Last but not least, it takes a while at the inspection office and DMV, so just plan to take the day off of work and make the best of it.
Hope this helps
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