won't a "new" bike be inspected for all the 2016 EPA bells & whistles that a 40 year old design will never pass so the poor guy just gets screwed again in a different orifice?
This varies by state also. WI is loose, homebuilt title has very easy standards But you can't just homebuilt a standard bike it can't "resemble " a manufactured make model" (whatever THAT means LOL). BUT check insurance rates on hpme built before you try this.
The rules quickly get byzantine
Homemade motorized vehicles
Homemade motor vehicles, other than motorcycles, may qualify for Hobbyist plates.
The vehicle must have been constructed from new or used parts not originating from or resembling a previously manufactured motor vehicle.
Homemade motorcycles that replicate a motorcycle 20 or more model years old.
Application materials must include a bill of sale for all major parts used in the construction of the vehicle.
If the vehicle qualifies, it must pass a safety and equipment inspection with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Refer to Wisconsin Statutes 341.268 for vehicle definitions and Administrative Rule Trans 149 for homemade or reconstructed vehicle requirements. If you have questions about vehicles that qualify for hobbyist registration, call (608) 266-1466, Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm or contact us.
Things you should know:
The owner of a Hobbyist vehicle must own or lease one other motor vehicle for regular transportation with current, valid registration in Wisconsin under the same name(s) as the hobbyist vehicle. If jointly owned, each owner must own or lease a vehicle with valid registration in Wisconsin to qualify.
Hobbyist registration fees are twice the regular annual registration fee for the type of vehicle, plus a one time fee of $50 for the first Hobbyist plate. Example:
regular annual registration fee for an auto is $75