2001 Kymco People 50 2t - PARTING OUT

[bowton]

I was planning on getting this scooter back on the street because it was left outside for over 10 years.  I got it from original owner and it has about 4k miles on it.

I stripped it, cleaned it and starting servicing it.  But before I started buying expensive replacement parts like seats, battery, etc.  I called the California DMV only to discover that the owner last registered it in 2004 and didn't tell DMV that is was non operational.  Therefore CA DMV wantes $877 in back registration fees.  Not worth it in my opinion but sad because its wants to get back out on the streets...

So far I have rebuilt the brake master cylinder, front brake caliper, and the carburetor....

Is anybody interested in this for the motor or any of the functional parts as spares?

[eamartin]

What are the registration/licensing rules on 49cc scoots in California?

[bowton]

CA is the nanny State.  I was born here so I can say that

When I was a kid 49 cc scooters required nothing.  That was the whole point.....

I checked current California law/regulations and CA now treats 49cc scooters like a motorcycle...

1) You have to have a valid CA drivers license
2) you have to get a motorcycle endorsement
3) you have to register it every year......
4) you have to wear a motorcycle helmet

The only difference is that you DO NOT have to carry liability insurance if it's 49cc.

[eamartin]

Are these rules for ALL 49cc machines?  Even mopeds?