Can You Ride Your Dirt Bike On The Road, LEGALLY? - Yes & Here's How
It's a common misconception that some dirt bikes can't be made street legal. It's just a matter of how many hoops are you willing to jump through and how much time you want to invest, but first off.. Why?
In a market saturated with overweight Dual Sports, left is the technical rider wanting something with a license plate that doesn't weigh 400lbs. You can either sacrifice agility and ride an obese hog through the woods, or lack a bit of road performance and have way more fun on the trails you really love. After being on both sides I decided to sell my CRF300L and give the all new CRF250F a try.
As the successor to the legendary 230F, the updated fuel injection brings this bike into the 21st century and makes it an awesome candidate for a lightweight Dual Sport. Getting the title transferred can be as easy as raising your right hand, or a long list of inspections and BMV visits. Thankfully regardless of what state you are in, the job can be done.
With the help from our good friends over at Rocky Mountain, today we install their Tusk street legal kit paired with the Squadron headlight from Baja Designs. With a little effort we now have another street legal Dirt Bike to enjoy not only on the trails, but the backroads across America.
Here are the parts we used!
Tusk Street Legal Kit: bit.ly/TuskLightingKit
Baja Designs Headlight: bit.ly/BajaSquadron
Integrated Turn Signals: bit.ly/TuskHandguardSignals
Check out our website: www.advdailyco.com
#streetlegal #dirtbike #howto
Thanks Tanner! Would love to hear more detail on this someday! Here in NJ is a pain in the a** to be legal. And the paper work don't get me started! Might do a Vermont Registration someday....
Vermont allows bikes manufactured for off-road to be converted to street legal. Put on the required equipment, pass state inspection, present proof to DMV and pay your DMV confiscatory taxes. Here in VT we have tons of unmaintained seasonal roads (referred to as Class 4 roads here). A big chunk of the NEBDR route is on these roads.
I can’t wait to ride the NEBDR 😊
Exactly the comment I was looking for, as I live in Vermont!
I live in Vermont and looking to make it street legal any tips
@@DiZZoLabs Section 4 passes by my house and I love riding our back roads. Our class 4 roads are a great way to see VT. There is a growing amount of dissatisfaction among locals with the amount of traffic that NEBDR has brought. Previously only a few locals rode these areas. Tread lightly, particularly on the maintained dirt roads between the class 4 sections. Those roads pass by homes and that extra motorcycle traffic is the primary source of the complaints. I suspect we'll see more radar enforcement this summer from our sheriffs. They are paid by towns to enforce speed and they get a cut of the action from every ticket written.
@@isaiahwakefield1353 LOL. I bought a WR250R. The DMV website has a form you have to complete as part of the process. dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/VN-029-Off_Road_Conversion_to_Street_Legal_Motorcycle.pdf
Tusk kit looks pretty slick! Oh and I just ordered a shirt, gotta represent!
Another great video Tanner! Even ol Jakethegardensnake brought you and your trusty 250F up the other day. 100,000 subs here we come! 💪🏽
I did this kit on my 2006 ktm 300 xcw love it! Tusk sells a kit with a 12v battery and let me tell you it lasts a long time
I had to convert my 2019 450X with all the road legal stuff and had to bring it to an inspection station, were they approved it and gave me a letter that I gave to the BMV and the titled it. Bought the bike brand new and might have been the first to road register the new Gen 450X in Maine. Only added thing Maine required was a chain guard on the swing arm. I only use it for the inspection and take it off the rest of the time.
I love the "2 stroookkke" cameo!
2015 Ktm 300xc I used the service that Dirt Legal offers along with the tusk lighting kit.
I’m in Ohio and that “change of body style affidavit” sure is a game changer. Good, clear video. Gotta love that VT loophole though. I’ve used it about 10 times now. 😅 good stuff!
can you use the vermont loophole with a "off road use only" titled bike? Looking to use the loophole for a crf250f.
@@cmp0763 if you are in Ohio, you can take your “offroad only” title to the title office and get a “change of body style affidavit” they don’t inspect the “street-legalness” of it. You walk out with a MC body style title. I type this as I stand looking at my “street legal” CR500 supermoto 😏.
Vt??VT??? I'm in pennyslvania, and wonder8ng what all I have to do to make a 2017 yz 450f street legal, title wise
@@bumpstartnetherthat's sicckkk!!! How do I do that for pa??? Can I register it in ohio?
Can’t wait to see those bikes out!
thank you for the video I found it very helpful
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by!
Been waiting on this video! Have the exact same bike and kit in the garage waiting to be done, I'm in wisconsin and am just going threw dirt legal
Are the rules the same as Ohio for dirt bike conversions?
Also located in Wisconsin, how was dirt legal?
Idaho. Brake/tail light, 1 mirror, horn and head light(no low beam required). No signals or D.O.T tires required.
Also in Maine anything 250cc and under gets issued a title immediately. No questions asked.
I was able to make a Yamaha TTR 230 street legal in KY. It was relatively easy. Mostly because of a DMV clerk who was eager to help. I will say that most clerks were not familiar with the process. Thankfully, the clerk that I approached was helpful. Local sheriff dept had no problem recommending the bike for a street license after inspection. The requirements were Headlight (HIGH and low beam), horn, brake light (Front and rear), and turn signals. I pieced it all together with separate components and built a wire harness. Everything except the headlight ran on a 12V 5000mah Lipo battery. The stator was plenty for the Polisport headlight. I do not remember the Sheriff dept checking my Kenda K270s for DOT approval. Insuring the bike with liability was a non issue. The DMV used a generic bill of sale signed by myself and the previous owner as a means of assessing value for tax purposes. The only issue on the DMV side was a non-existent odometer. After some trial and error, the clerk noted "Not actual mileage" in the Title field for Odometer, and the state accepted it. They then issued my plate and I received a title in the mail about 2 weeks later. Fun fun fun.
I’m in Kentucky as well. My dmv is giving me the runaround. What dmv did you use?
Made a CRF250X legal in WI. South Dakota issued me plate, but wouldn’t issue me a title. Back in 2005 dirtbikes weren’t titled in WI and SD wouldn’t accept my DNR registration, which trumps titles in WI. Having just the plate was fine. Had zero issues in the three years I owned it.
Dirt legal will make your bike street legal.
Bonus for me in Texas… me and my riding buddy are both certified state inspectors so that part will be a breeze. 🤣
I've done this for years. Had multiple different makes and models all road legal. My first bike was a 2004 CRF 250x. Also, they do not come with title, they come with a MSO that you file with your DMV for a title issuance.
I currently have a 2017 KTM 250xcw plated, a 250xcfw plated, 2006 CRF 250x plated and working on plating a 2005 CRF450x.
I have an XR400R made street legal. I bought the bike with a street title already, but I am in the process of all the wiring and such. I have all the parts, (blinkers, stator, battery, wiring, etc.) I just need to install it all. I bought switchback running light/ blinkers and mounted the on the hand guards. The blinkers are sequential and sweep though from inside to outside and do not need a flasher relay. I also bought a key switch that has, OFF/RUN/RUN+LIGHTS so that I have the option to put all accessory lights on a separate curcuit. I bought wiring that has multiple wires encased in a coating (think phone cord) so that it's nice, neat, and organized. Here in Michigan, we don't need blinkers, but I want them. I also got a flashing brake light and a LED strip brake light. I want to be seen.
I went through the process of getting a CRF250RX made street legal in TX. I also used the Tusk kit. For TX, you must have both a high and low beam. And you must also have a brake light switch for both the front and rear brakes. Blinkers aren't required in TX and I used the circuit for the blinkers for either the high beam or the extra brake, but I can't remember which. I don't think it was possible to have both beams, both brakes, and blinkers with the Tusk kit as is. I bought a keyed switch that I was hoping we could tie in to have some more security for the bike. We followed the instructions and all but it kept blowing the bike's main fuse. So the key only turns on the system to the dual sport kit, the lights and horn and all that. At some point I will address that issue and make the bike so that it requires a key to run. For now, it's doing what I need it to do, letting me connect trails. The headlight I got was an Amazon cheapy and it's worth no more than I paid for it. But I won't be riding after sundown, so that's okay too. If I ever do decide to ride it after hours, I might get a headlight mask for a CRF450L and then the Baja Designs kit for that bike.
Once I save up some more money, I plan to street legalize my 82' cr250 - then possibly add an oil injection system. I'd like to get a newer motor that's an efi two stroke - and have that on some dual sport street legal chassis
How does the 250f preform on the road with the knobbies? Great video!
Thanks for the how-to on making your dirt bike street legal. A strictly dirt bike sounds like a lot of fun. I may get one. In the mean time, my little Honda CRF300 Rally does the job, on road or off road. I guess I’m not QUITE as aggressive a rider as you are. Happy Trails!
The Honda Rally is a great bike! As long as your having fun, doesn't matter what you're riding, so glad to hear you're getting out there!
Here in Utah the bike needs to have the Headlight(low/high), turn signals, horn and break light and it needs to pass an inspection and can be registered as a street legal bike.
Do you need an address in Utah?
I believe so.
The Tusk bark busters are outstanding.
I love your videos!
Here in New York I have 2 dirt bikes registered using (Dirt Legal )services and it has been excellent 😅
Bike looks sick with that headlight
Does the Honda CRF250F have a lighting coil and/or plug in - in the stock wiring harness?
A mirror is required in WA state to plate a dirt bike. What if any, mirror did you go with? Thanks
In Texas you can also tag on off road vehicle so you can ride the county roads and the FM roads not any Hwy. You get a yellow license plate and you can go 25 miles radius of the registered address. All you have to have is proof of ownership. I did this for my 4 wheeler and it only cost around $20. My dirt bike came with a street legal kit.
25 miles from home - lol never heard of this , that's funny
Which handguard did yall use? I see the turn signal link but not the handguard
Maine anything under 300cc is title exempt, and can reg for street use with just a bill of sale and insurance.. of course for Inspection you need all the usual, but who cares about inspections stickers
Would this kit work on a Trailmaster T27?
In Arizona anything goes. Easy to get a bike street legal. My Xr600r takes me everywhere....unless it's deep sand😄
I’ve always wanted to ride a dirt bike as a commuter, 110 miles a week. I haven’t done it because I’m unsure about the servicing. How often would you drop the oil, if the bike is having an easy life on road? 40 hr servicing would work out around 1000 miles for the amount of time it takes to get to work.
I haven't done any actual research for Colorado, I have a friend that made her KTM150 XCW(?) street legal, just threw on a license plate after whatever battles with the DMV or something, since the bike already has a headlight.
good on America...here in Malaysia they Seized up every Dirtbike..and whoever tryna Register their dirtbike...they get into court and then prison...😢😢
A Yamaha dealer here in Missouri said he knew tons of guys ith WR 450s that are street legal...Here in Missouri as far as I can tell from reading the moto laws is out need a horn, mirror, headlight, and tail light...pass the inspection that it all works and you're good...and according to a friend of mine they didn't even care about the tires..
so i’m confused. if tanner connected the white and blue wire into both red wires for the “on/off” switch..where/how did he connect the squadron headlight into? did he splice it?
I got a 2021 125cc Coolster pit bike with a 250cc Kawasaki engine. What would I use for the vehicle filter on the website to get the right street legal kit?
I'm looking into picking up a 1999 KLX300R and was looking into making it street legal. My line of thought though is I like clean. But, I would of tied the whole system to the kill switch
in your video you said all bikes has came with a title since the 90s but ive only ever got a certificate of origin for a vehicle. could someone tell me if this is the same thing or as close as it gets to a title. and has anyone in the comments got or know how to get a bike legal in the state of NC?
Have you changed the exhaust too..?
The BMV down in Delaware on 23 told me that they wanted actual printed photographs of the equipment I had added to the bike to make it street legal. Making a KTM 250 XC-F street legal.
Yeah but I’m pretty sure california doesn’t allow this because I also wanted to do the same thing with a 250f and searched it up and it said it wasn’t allowed
I just got a xt225 way easier. It is a dual sport. 2001. Been saving gas since 2022. My top speed is only 70 but it works.
In Washington state you have to have any dealership inspect it then go register it.. but yes you must have a title!!! So people don't ever buy any bike without a title!!!!!
If the title you bought a bike with is out of state is that ok?
@@op_cloud8829 as long as the vin on the title matches the vin on the bike..some states require a vin inspection but Washington state just charges an extra 30 dollars for out of state title
I'm in Florida so you cannot have a florida tag on a dirt bike but you can have an out of state tag as long as its legal (valid). I used a service online called "Dirt Legal" I had to trade in my florida title for a Wyoming title. They handled everything... It took about 2 weeks for the whole process andcost roughly $200. You can even renew your tag every year through them.
You cannot do that where I am from, BC Canada. used to be able too . not anymore
Dude, get the Beta street legal. It was super easy for me to get mine road legal. A 300cc two stroke turns heads on the road!
Riding my 300 xc-w on the street, people always double take haha.
What engine size do you need
yo u just gave a an idea now if I get caught riding a none street legal pit bike/dirt bike I can say I’m riding to the trails
Michigan is just like Ohio I did it to a 2000 husky 610 te
I always had a headlight and tail lights on my dirt bike!! and my license plate Sazz catch me if you can😉🚔✌🏼👋🏻👋🏻
Connecticuck is a pain for registering dirt bikes. That's why I bought my KTM 5hundo EXC-F. Hit the trails right from the showroom floor. 😎
I’ve done it in Ct.
Ct requires all of the mentioned things along with a chain guard. Lower rear fender. Front brake lever needs to work lights. I plated my christini 300 awd
@Ken Farnsworth Only one DMV in the state to perform the inspection and you need a M/C license to do so. They just want all of your money. Not worth all the hassle with only 2 legal riding areas in the state.
@@wizzy69 If you do Netra event you will be able to ride more places
That’s why I drove 19 hours to grab my WR. Massachusetts makes it impossible to convert.
That's cause they suck
Drz for the win.
I converted two dirt bikes to street legal here in Indiana. Then Indiana changed the law and made it illegal to do so. No more conversion from "off road" to "motorcycle". Sucks but true. I'm not sure even licensing in another state and then trying to title it in Indiana will work.
Ah I haven't heard this. That's interesting, I hope you can find some loop hole to make it work 👍🏻
I wish I could tag a dirt bike in Georgia. DMV will not do it here since the vehicle was manufactured for offroad use. If it did not come with a FMVSS sticker on the frame not going to happen.
Same for Oregon, Ive heard of people registering their dirt bikes in other states then driving them here.
I’m in Georgia with a Montana tag …. no pos way in Georgia
Tusk make a 12 battery rechargeable for the the system you just put in
What if you get the dirt bike from Amazon? Do they come with a title? Or I have to go to dmv or sum and get it?
Do not buy a motorcycle off of Amazon, just buy a used legitimate motorcycle... you don't want that Chinese crap that's going to break in 10hrs of riding.
What if I don’t have a title because I am still buying it ?
Does the crf need the stator rewound to run a headlight and dualsport kit? Anyone know?? I can’t seem to find help anywhere
Not at all, I’ve never had an issue.
@@AdventureDaily thank you! So are they both running off the battery or just the headlight? Sorry that’s my last question. ☺️. Love your content by the way keep it up.
"I just so happen to live in the butthole of America, that is Ohio." Damn it, so do I. This is going to be annoying aint it. "And thankfully, they make this process super easy." Wait really? Ohio has an upside?
Can I come by and have you help me make my CRF230F street legal? Lol
Kansas wont street legal bikes factory titled as "offroad use." Out of state title is the only way that im aware of.
Did your light come with a wiring harness? Mine has a plug but didn’t come with a harness
I had to cut the plug off and splice it.
Okay, we’ll I’ve got the tusk enduro kit too waiting to Be wired, what did you wire your black and White wire from the plug to?
Nebraska absolutely will not allow a bike that has an off road only designation on the original certificate of origin be licensed for street use. I had a friend get his KTM through the local DMV only to have the street legal registration revoked by the state a few weeks later. Most people here have to register and plate their bike in South Dakota to run a dirt bike as a dual sport.
That's what I'm afraid of. I have a Honda 450R that has an on road Iowa title already but I'm pretty safely assuming the NE inspection is going to be a mess. I may just go pay the taxes and go straight to SD and skip Nebraska's BS
@@OutKartnAround I would just go the route of plating it in South Dakota.
I went through SD with a 06 450x
Anyone have any clue how to make one street legal in Tennessee or if it’s possible?
I live in TN and it's possible through dmv. They might or might not issue a ohv or non ohv title long as you have notarized BoS it's not stolen and no liens and be older than 9yrs and have fair market value less than $3k I believe. You need head/tail light doesn't have to have high and low a horn front/rear brakes no signals or brake light required. After you've added those you can get it converted to street legal and tagged. I will mention you must be a resident or have a business in TN. Also do a NICB vin check too see if it's hot or been titled before. If it's hot don't try it you will get charged for receiving stolen property, if it's been titled better hope you got it from the person the titles names in. I'd you have the extra $ dirt legal will do it for you, they wanted to charge $700 to do this for my 06 ttr230
I have ridden my 1993 kx250 two stroke from Dalton Gardens, ID to downtown Coeur D’Alene, which is a ten to fifteen minute drive many times.Have passed sheriff’s and police. Never had any issues with them. Don’t ride stupid, on the sidewalk, no lane splitting, and no riding on the freeway. Hell if you’re 18 or older you don’t even need a helmet as they recognize your an adult and you’re responsible for your actions.
What about Florida? Can I make it legal here?
Ohio is pretty sweet though. Try that in a different state
Do you need a motorcycle license to operate a dirt bike on street roads
Arizona is stupid simple. You can street an old Big Red 3 wheeler! The DMV or even private DMV's never even look at the bike. Its up to you to make sure you're legal. Light, horn, brake lights and a mirror. Probably need hi and low beam but the reality is chances of getting checked for that is nil. Almost sure that you don't need turn signals. Can't say 100% but I'd bet $100 you don't.
Arkansas?
Canada is a no go for that stuff
Dirt legal USA does the whole states loopholes. UK go for v55/4 V55/5 write Enduro exempt for lower seat height under 940mm V55/5 brand new receipt of ownership from seller to buyer and as he's said tax and registration is the V55/4-5 and MOT once you've added lights smart taillight indicator horn all-in-one alarm RC remote straps turn takeoffs as alarm 10 m will wake me up garden shed. Don't forget the $250 1000-3000 mile a year (, Amount of mileage you can use on road doesn't have a tachymeter so UK can blag my mileage) cheapest insurance lowest price new L Rider will also need to take a CBT course UK £120 +/- learner rider for 2 yrs necessary before taking test
Sorry bro struggling to understand that. I'm in need of a value for money road legal dirt bike here in the UK and was hoping to get some advice from you. Currently booked my CBT.
@@madmax9144 Any dirt bike UK months for paperwork but can be done. KZhead V55/4 will explain or brand new V55/5 receipt/write your own if bought without receipt. Add Enduro exempt to V55 form due to old bullshit bioshock infinite bull 💩930mm 36+ inch seat height if turning unworthy pitbike dirtbike etc To register for road legal tax and registration plates is now easier/possible. 17 front 14 rear at 31 inch is fine for me 30 inch INSIDE leg. Any pitbike unworthy of the road will pass MOT with Smart taillight indicator horns (For a bicycle but L brackets suffice easy DIY) Place L brackets between 2 half -0- top and bottom bicycle pole bracket. Which cheap "Motorcycle licence plate flip brackets" 2 new drill slits hole Will fit between the -0- bracket with the L on the outside upside down bolted to mudguard. Clip off to recharge in 2 3 hrs large enough battery 🔋 Smart taillight AliExpress MOT pass with bontrager x 2 another form.
Is there anybody from Georgia that has converted their dirtbike to a street bike?
Oh and these people around here are riding 2 strokes on the streets with no helmets, no plates, no shits to give and the cops don't do anything...Welcome to the wild Midwest!
Down in Ohio
Me living in Cali😭😭😭
Red wire power side goes to black wire from compact controller white wire from compact controller goes too male side of red wire from tusk harness an white from light black negative from light ties into turn signal negative
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What does clap or clapped mean?!
Urban Dictionary: "Clapped" ; used to call things broken, damaged or ugly
Sounds like an NFA Item with all that crap you listed off.
Can't I buy a street legal bike from a reputable dealer?
Sure you can.
@@AdventureDaily Thanks.... I was beginning to doubt my reality for a moment!
The answer is “depends on the state” Hawai’i? Get wrecked. Never gonna happen.
Start a petition and get everyone you can to sign it (even if they don’t even know what a dirt bike is). Each signature represents real money to the state, and money always talks to those crooks… Or just be like me and do whatever you want. I’m done with asking nicely.
Selling my DRZ400E and picking up a crf230f. I want to do this to mine. Thanks for the info and great videos. Where in Ohio are you? I am in Delaware just North of Columbus.
The fact that we have to do all of this horseshit just to ride our bikes from trail system to trail system is ridiculous.
I’m in Oregon just bought a nice yz450f for 10k and it seems like it’s gonna be impossible
i live in ohio. ive lived in alabama and indiana. ohio is DEF not the butthole of america. OK, maybe cleveland
how much would i pay someone to do this for me? $100?
If it's a friend yeah but a dealer would probably charge double that.
@@AdventureDaily now that ive looked around a bit, i think a honda xr-150L is exactly what i want. can i please borrow $4k?