jeremias
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moped import fees?
Going to be moving near Ensenada indefinitely next month, and I was thinking about taking this old moped to putt around on that is about thirty years
old. Would anybody here know if I would let through with it on the back of my truck?, or is there some fee I would have to pay(I'm guessing that would
probably be the case)? Thanks!
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Bob and Susan
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if you leave it there you need to import it
if it comes back then no
you need some kind of registration for it to be street legal
and insurance
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You also need to have your head examined [and eventually you probably will] if you intend to get out in traffic with one of those things.
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jeremias
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
You also need to have your head examined [and eventually you probably will] if you intend to get out in traffic with one of those things.
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haha......yeah, i didn't plan on cruising the highway.. Just to use it the San
Miguel Village, or to check the surf at 3emes
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jeremias
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
if you leave it there you need to import it
if it comes back then no
you need some kind of registration for it to be street legal
and insurance |
the moped is registered in my name in CA as a motorized bicycle. Do you know what would happen if the moped that I am supposed to take back home with
me were to get stolen?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jeremias
the moped is registered in my name in CA as a motorized bicycle. Do you know what would happen if the moped that I am supposed to take back home with
me were to get stolen? |
You arn't going anywhere with it. Just take it down there and play with it. Nobody will know or care.
Don't import it....don't even license it anymore if you don't want to.
Who knows what you're supposed to take home with you when you leave. You are entering the, "Nobody Cares" zone.
Don't make problems for yourself.
Those living down south that give you advice are living under different circumstances. They're like captives who can't fart without the whole town
being aware of it. They're world is structured by regulations. Yours isn't. Enjoy the freedom.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jeremias
the moped is registered in my name in CA as a motorized bicycle. Do you know what would happen if the moped that I am supposed to take back home with
me were to get stolen? |
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Consider it a blessing!!!! 
No problemo if it get's stolen. Just have Ca DMV remove it from their files
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what do fat girls and Mopeds have in Common?
They are both fun to ride until your friends see you!!
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Bob and Susan
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wait...
a moped has pedals
a scooter doesn't
is it a moped or scooter
BIG differance
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Very different Moped has cranks with pedals scooters dont and usually are always faster. Use to have a Peugot Moped good old days lol~~
READY SET.....................
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jeremias
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Well, this one is actually considered a no-ped that doesnt meet the pedal requirements of a moped but is under 50 cc at 49cc. It is in a grey area but
probably is technically a scooter, but most people just register them as motorized bicycles and don't have any problems here in Cali. At least so far!
What difference would it make in Mexico?
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the moped is registered in my name in CA as a motorized bicycle. Do you know what would happen if the moped that I am supposed to take back home with
me were to get stolen?
It's really not a good idea for it to get stolen and then ride it. you could get into some trouble.
Just keep it here and ride it. it better to have it not registered than it has been reported stolen
We have people who have left cars and ATV here for years. So far never had a problem. WE did get checked once all the plates on all the trailers and
registration had to be verify. In the sheds they did not see the ATV and motor bikes. All the trailer had all the tires on them. So we did not have
any problems.
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now you are talking about smuggleing stuff into mexico
to import or not to import
that's the question
jeremias has a scooter not a moped
mopeds are not required licenses in california
but scooters are
50cc and up are motorcycles
49cc and down are treated differently
both require motorcycle licenses to ride
bottom line ...
if you leave it here you need to import it
if it goes back with you...no need
the california license can stay on
to import it at the border you probably need a broker
i'd call ahead
what's a scooter with a 49cc engine worth
$500 to $1500 dollars
why insure it for theft
a rhino is worth WAY more
remember if you leave personal belonging in mexico when you leave you need at least an fm3
otherwise you are abandoning them and they can be taken
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