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Modified Trail and Dirt Bikes

Procedure for Titling of Glider Kits

A glider kit that was purchased as an incomplete vehicle from a manufacturer on an MSO, consists of a cab, front steering axle and sleeper (optional). To convert into a complete vehicle, the engine, transmission and rear assembly must be added.

The applicant surrenders:

The glider kit MSO properly assigned.
A title and a Statement of Fact is required stating that the engine, transmission and rear end assembly came from the vehicle shown on the title.

If no title is available, a bill of sale for the engine, transmission and rear assembly will be accepted. The bill of sale must be notarized or signed under penalty of perjury.

A DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number is required on these vehicles prior to titling.

The make, VIN and year of the vehicle is taken from the MSO. If no year is shown on the MSO, the year of manufacture becomes the year of the vehicle.

The Vehicle Identification Number of the completed unit must have 17 characters and must conform with federal standards. The manufacturer is authorized to assign this number on the MSO and issue a VIN plate. If not, a Colorado assigned VIN will be required (see Assigned VIN).

If this type of vehicle is rebuilt without installing a new glider kit and the public VIN is affected by the rebuilding of the vehicle, the Colorado Assigned VIN procedure must be completed (see Assigned VIN)

Sample: Glider Kits

Motor Home

A motor home is a complete vehicle which will be titled, registered and operated on the streets and highways of the State of Colorado. It is a unit specifically designed to provide temporary living quarters permanently attached to a motor vehicle chassis or cutaway van. This vehicle contains permanently installed independent life support systems.

New Motorhome

A new motor home consists of two MSOs, or one MSO for the chassis and an invoice for the coach. The MSOs or MSO and invoice must be submitted.

All assignments are not necessarily made on both MSOs since this is an incomplete vehicle. The chassis/cutaway MSO may be assigned to the coach dealer. If the coach dealer is not franchised to transfer on the chassis/cutaway MSO, the assignment will be completed on the coach MSO.

Use the Cab and Chassis or cutaway MSO for VIN.
Use the Coach MSO for make and year. The manufacturer’s name must be shown as the make on the Colorado title and the model must show what the make field reads on the MSO.
- - Example: The Coach MSO shows Fleetwood as the manufacturer and Prowler as the make. On the Colorado title, Fleetwood is the Make and Prowler is the Model.
DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number is required if either MSO is from an out-of-state distributor or dealer.
Completed weight should show on the coach MSO. If unavailable, a certified weight slip will be required to verify the weight of the complete unit.

Incorrect VIN on Previously Titled Motor Home

Previously issued titles showing the coach VIN number should be converted to the chassis VIN number. This may be accomplished by submitting a DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number showing both coach VIN and chassis VIN. To conform with 1981 Federal Regulation, the chassis number is used for identification of motor homes.

Modifying a Complete Vehicle to a Motorhome

To qualify as a motor home the vehicle must contain permanently installed independent life support systems. It must provide at least four of the following facilities:

Cooking
Refrigeration or ice box
Self-contained toilet
Heating and/or air conditioning
Potable water supply system including a faucet and sink
Separate 110–125-volt electrical power supply and/or L P gas supply
- - When a complete vehicle such as a van or school bus, is modified or altered and does not incorporate four of the above additions, it would retain the original body style, and does not qualify as a motorhome.
A DR 2444 Statement of Fact must be completed by the applicant listing the modifications completed on vehicle.
A certified weight slip is required.
A DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number is required.

During modification, if there has been an obstruction or mutilation of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or if the vehicle has been rebuilt using major parts from different vehicles, a Colorado assigned vehicle identification number must be issued (see Assigned VINs).

Van Conversions

Vans are a complete vehicle. Do not confuse van conversions with motor homes. If two MSOs are surrendered, only the MSO of the van is required for titling. All information must be taken from the van MSO, including all the assignments.

A van conversion does not change the make, VIN or body style of a vehicle. The conversion normally consists of carpeting, paint, perhaps a refrigerator or furniture. The serial number of the conversion kit should not be used as the vehicle identification number.

Cutaway

A cutaway is an incomplete vehicle. The following documents are required:

Cutaway MSO
- - The vehicle year and make are taken from the cutaway MSO
Either the MSO, invoice, or bill of sale describing the added vehicle body.
- - The vehicle body style is determined by MSO, invoice or bill of sale; i.e., van or motorhome.
    - - All assignments are not necessarily made on both MSOs since this is an incomplete vehicle. The chassis/cutaway MSO may be assigned to the bus dealer. If the bus dealer is not franchised to transfer on chassis/cutaway MSO, the assignment will be completed on the bus MSO.
DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number.
Adding the weights from the ownership documents or certified weight slip if not reflected on the ownership documents.

If a motor home body is installed, follow the titling procedure for motor homes.

Buses

A new bus consists of two MSOs, both MSOs must be submitted.

Use the Cab and Chassis or cutaway MSO for VIN.
Use the Bus MSO for make and year.
DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number is required if either MSO is from an out-of-state distributor or dealer.
Passenger capacity and type (Adult or Juvenile) must be provided.

Cab and Chassis

One Title/MSO

A Cab and Chassis can be a complete vehicle. In order to title/register a cab and chassis with one title/MSO, the following documentation is required:

Title or MSO for the cab and chassis.
Certified VIN inspection indicating that the cab and chassis is roadworthy.

Two Titles/MSO

When an individual or entity purchases a formerly incomplete vehicle by title or MSO with two or more ownership documents, the following documentation is are required:

Title or MSO for the cab and chassis.
A second MSO, invoice or a DR 2444 Statement of Fact describing the added vehicle body.
A DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number will be required to show the current body style of the completed vehicle.
A certified weight slips.

Vehicle Modifications

When any type of vehicle has been modified or converted, verification can be required to complete the documentation being submitted for the issuance of a title.

Verifications may be, but are not limited to, such items as:

A certified weight slip (must identify vehicle by year, make and vehicle identification number).
Invoices relating to modifications, conversions and/or completions. Taxable value should be modified to include the value of the added equipment.
A DR 2444 Statement of Fact describing the modification.
A DR 2698 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number will be required to indicate completed modification(s).

Modified Trail and Dirt Bikes

Procedure required to title modified trail and dirt bikes:

MSO or bill of sale identifying the vehicle must state it is an “off road” vehicle. Bill of sale must be notarized or signed under penalty of perjury.
A DR 2704 Colorado Certified VIN Inspection.
A DR 2686 Completed Certificate of Compliance.
A DR 2444 Statement of Fact may be required if vehicle has no odometer. See Vehicles Without Odometer Mechanism.

The following vehicles are not titled under this procedure:

Low-Power Scooters are registered through Low Power Scooter Dealers and the Department.
All-Terrain Vehicles are not registered. Manufacturers have determined they are not designed for highway use.

42-1-102(48.5) (a) “Low-power scooter” means a self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for use on the roadways with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, no manual clutch, and either of the following:(I) A cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty cubic centimeters if powered by internal combustion; or (II) A wattage not exceeding four thousand four hundred seventy-six if powered by electricity. (b) “Low-power scooter” shall not include a toy vehicle, bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, wheelchair, or any device designed to assist mobility- impaired people who use pedestrian rights-of-way.

CRS 42-6-102(10) 1044 changed def. “Motor vehicle” means any self-propelled vehicle that is designed primarily for travel on the public highways and is generally and commonly used to transport persons and property over the public highways, including trailers, semi trailers, and trailer coaches, without motive power. “Motor vehicle” does not include the following: (a) A low-power scooter, as defined in section 42-1-102; (b) A vehicle that operates only upon rails or tracks laid in place on the ground or that travels through the air or that derives its motive power from overhead electric lines; (c) A farm tractor, farm trailer, and any other machines and tools used in the production, harvesting, and care of farm products; or (d) Special mobile machinery or industrial machinery not designed primarily for highway transportation.

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