California: PCV vs PCV EX?

[2416ryan]

Hi guys,

So apparently the "PCV" is not legal in California (boo), and is why the "PCV EX" exists. Darn tree huggers. My questions is - how is this even enforced? In CA there are no Motorcycle smog/exhaust inspections. How would anyone ever know you have a standard PCV installed? Or is this one of those unenforceable laws? Purely hypothetical of course. :thumbup:

Thanks.

 

[MiltonDorkenhoff]

There aren't currently smog checks, but there was talk of them a year or two back. We also have a new law requiring bikes (after 2013, I think) to have OEM exhaust.

And, I'm pretty sure when you register a used bike, it needs to get inspected.

 

[2416ryan]

Thanks. If CA were to enact a smog check law, I guess if someone were to keep their original exhaust it would not be TOO hard to swap the exhaust back to OEM, and have the PCV act as a normal fuel controller.

 

[Marthy]

By the book PCV is for racing purpose only... WHOOOOSSSSGIIIVEEEESAAAASHIIIIIITT!

It is technically illegal about everywhere... But you can always change the map if you need to get it smog in the future.

 

[2416ryan]

ROFL!

Good to know.

 

[Rookasaki]

They don't enforce it trust me. I have one on my bike
California tried to pass a law requiring motorcycles to be smoged, but it was shot down. Thanks to the help of the AMA.

 

[2416ryan]

AMA rules.

 

[Rookasaki]

AMA rules.

Yes they do.. That's why I'm a member!

 

[2416ryan]

Me too! Including their towing benefits... It's a great deal.