how do i become a motorcycle manufacturer?

Question

I build choppers, but heard that the laws are changing. Do you have to be a manufacturer to build bikes.

Answer 1

Contact your State DMV they will have the forms to fill out depending on the volume of bikes you plan to build. I would say if you build more than 10 bikes a year you may want to become your own licenced builder. Thats going to take a business licence and a few certifications depending on your state. Good luck hope this helps.

Answer 2

Some states require you to be an authorized dealer/manufacture in order to make more than X amounts of bikes. Like here in Arizona, you are only allowed to make 1 custom bike a year without being considered a company. In California, however, you can only per 2 bikes in your lifetime without being considered a company.
I know you will have to make a pitstop to your local DMV/MVD info center and ask some questions. Or you can possibly visit online- most states have a ton of info online about rules and regs.
Your bikes will have to meet a basic safety standard, which basically entails just making sure it won't fall apart. Nothing much, just an average vehicle inspection. And depending on how many you sell in a year (again, depends on the state you live in), like if you sell more than 300 bikes a year, your bikes may be subject to emissions, noise, and other EPA-regulated standards. You will also need to stamp a VIN # in the neck of your frame and an engine # in the case of your engine (unless your supplier already does so, which they probably do) for verification purposes.

Answer 3

As long as you DO NOT incorporate, you can do anything you want.

You have a God-given RIGHT to trade your time of life for pay that you deem acceptable.

You have a right to contract with others, whether it's a written contract, or simply an exchange of money for product.

Be careful about calling yourself a "manufacturer", that word may have a specific meaning in the UCC or USC.

If you DO NOT ever use your social security number in plying your trade, you never have to worry about codes, statutes and ordinances because you're simply trading your time of life for pay you deem sufficient. It's when you incorporate, get a tax entity identification number, apply for a 'business license' etc, that you invite the government to regulate your commercial enterprise.

Oh, and you cannot operate your business in Washington DC, American Samoa, any US protectorate or territory (like Puerto Rico) on federal property or in a federal enclave like a naval base or something.

As long as you are in one of the several united States of America you're ok.

Answer 4

The bikes you build must meet standards. If you are building bikes, then by definition you are a "manufacturer," so don't sweat that part; it's all about the taxes.

Answer 5

The absolutely free reverse vin check sites generally provide fake information. To get real information, money will have to be paid. The free searches provide fake information so they can get your email address to send spam.

Stay away from shady reverse vin check sites, most likely you won't get any information after you make the payment. Not to mention you won't get a report and you won't get an answer if you try to call for a refund. Stick with a reputable reverse vin check site like http://www.reversevincheck.net that has been around since 1995.

Answer 6

It takes 8 seconds for the Yahoo Answers question to display for me to be able to click on the [add your answer] box. is my laptop slow?

Answer 7

check with the small business association

Answer 8

Maybe so