09-11-2019, 03:01 AM
(09-11-2019, 01:35 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: The only problem with this is when in an accident caused by the rider , insurance will not pay out ?
Not the only problem. In California at least, you can't register a vehicle that is not insured (you can insure an un-registered vehicle, but not too likely).
If the police take an accident report (regardless of who hit who) and find the bike's plate does not match the VIN, the bike is impounded and held until you can show current registration and/or proof of ownership/title. And you will get a ticket for no insurance, and another one for using a plate from another vehicle (fraud), which is usually a misdemeanor, but could be a felony.
If you don't have a title, then to get one, it has to have VIN verification by the DMV if you have legit paperwork. Plus CHP inspection if you have none. Which you can't do without the bike, since it's in impound storage collecting fees. You are really screwed.
So you will owe for the towing, impound lot storage, release fee, plus the expense of titling and registration and the tickets.