C.A.R.B. and MC emissions; the study, the future of Red Stickers

[Brewster]

There was a meeting today in Sac. with the California Air Resources Board to give the public information on the OHV emissions program. Here's a link to the information presented:
https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroa...inal_print.pdf

Ride on
Brewster
CORVA

[m0t0_ryder]

Hmmmmm....

Looks like the path to the end of using "racing" motorcycles for recreational use.

I do hate the EPA ... and CARB.

[KrustyKruser]

So they are planning to do away with the red sticker program, does that mean all current red sticker bikes will be given green stickers and competition bikes will be hard to get in future? Maybe will force factories to make the CRF, YZF, etc... to be emissions compliant and able to register for road use...

[mbrick]

Originally Posted by KrustyKruser

So they are planning to do away with the red sticker program, does that mean all current red sticker bikes will be given green stickers and competition bikes will be hard to get in future? Maybe will force factories to make the CRF, YZF, etc... to be emissions compliant and able to register for road use...

I read the contrary and that they would try to ban all current red sticker bikes since they were intended for competition use anyway. Doubt it would stand from a legal standpoint.

But, at this point, your guess is as good as mine. Sure would be nice if they eliminated red sticker altogether.

[Brewster]

Originally Posted by mbrick

I read the contrary and that they would try to ban all current red sticker bikes since they were intended for competition use anyway. Doubt it would stand from a legal standpoint.

Current red stickered OHV's would most likely be grandfathered into future legislation and not banned. Future emission level requirements could eliminate the sales of NEW non-compliant vehicles. C.A.R.B. can only set emission standards.

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Brewster
CORVA

[Butch]

I just edited Bruce's title; the attached study is quite interesting.

[wilit]

My take from it was once the red sticker program sunsets, those bikes would green sticker like they did with ATVs. Yay for current red sticker owners.

However... And this is a big however... My interpretation on this is there is going to be a major crackdown on new bikes being able to be sold and registered in CA if they don't meet the new emissions standards. Brands like KTM and Beta have kind of stepped up and moving forward are only going to offer 4-stroke bikes that meet road legal emissions standards which far exceeds those requirements of green sticker emissions. If a bike doesn't meet the new standard, I got the impression it would not be allowed for sale in CA.

It looks like they're going to tighten up the requirements for "competition only" bikes and I'm sure there's probably going to be a requirement to show your involvement in racing to be able to purchase and keep the bike in CA.

[ninjazx6d]

I contacted Cassie Lopina at CARB to clarify how the red sticker program would end and this was her response that she sent to me yesterday:

Our plan for ending the red sticker program is to sunset it in two steps. First, the sale of new sticker vehicles will be prohibited. This will simply mean that all new vehicles sold must meet existing green sticker standards. Next, we will end riding restrictions on existing vehicles. This means that some date in the future all current red sticker vehicles will be awarded a green sticker and can be used anywhere all year long.

Hopefully this information eases your concerns about existing red sticker vehicles. Our goal is not to penalize riders, but to create a better program where all OHVs can be used year round!

That was music to my ears I was thinking of selling my 2008 200 XC-W, but I might keep it now.


I also asked if the 2018 KTM fuel-injected 2-strokes would be green sticker, and this was her response:

I am very excited about KTM’s fuel injected 4-stroke technology. We are looking forward to working with KTM to hopefully test one of these vehicles in our emissions lab. I am not sure if they plan to certify the vehicle as red or green sticker now, but I recently saw one in person and they looked really promising!

[Sdiii]

Originally Posted by ninjazx6d

I contacted Cassie Lopina at CARB to clarify how the red sticker program would end and this was her response that she sent to me yesterday:




That was music to my ears I was thinking of selling my 2008 200 XC-W, but I might keep it now.


I also asked if the 2018 KTM fuel-injected 2-strokes would be green sticker, and this was her response:

Thank you for this information! This is awesome!

[KooLaid]

Originally Posted by ninjazx6d

I contacted Cassie Lopina at CARB to clarify how the red sticker program would end and this was her response that she sent to me yesterday:




That was music to my ears I was thinking of selling my 2008 200 XC-W, but I might keep it now.


I also asked if the 2018 KTM fuel-injected 2-strokes would be green sticker, and this was her response:

you ask about 2 stroke, she responds with 4 stroke.

[Butch]

Last week there was a workshop on the evolution of the regulatory proposal. Attached (er, next pane) is an outline of that presentation. I went through it and drew some conclusions, though some of the jargon was confusing.

I just talked to Scott Monday and Scott Bacon at CARB. Good guys. They are trying to accommodate our sport. They are on our side.
The outline is a little confusing, but the key items for me is the plan to phase out the Red Stocker Program. In 2025 red sticker seasonal riding restrictions will be lifted.

The presentation addresses how to manufacture OHV that are clean. The two factors are exhaust and evaporative (while stored) emissions. Standards are being adjusted to allow Green Sticker bikes to be sold in 2022.

A comment of note is the “Emissions Inventory” refers to the cumulative emissions our OHVs produce. Though they produce hundreds of times more emissions per mile than cars, the shear volume of cars still produce more pollution that we do.

Amended program documents will be released in December for the 45 day public review and comment period before the next CARB meeting currently scheduled for February 21. 2019.

[Butch]

ah, linky to the outline...
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default...%2010_2018.pdf

[usedtobefast]

So if in 2021 you buy a new Red Sticker bike, then in 2021, 22, 23, and 24 you have a limited riding area/season (current red sticker limitations). But then in 2025, that same 2021 red sticker bike is then able to be ridden any time at any location?

And in 2022 if you want to buy a new Red Sticker bike, you can only use it for competitions and not ride it anywhere else, for the rest of the bike's life in California? That right? (Well, I guess you could ride it at a place like Club Moto, etc)

[Butch]

Only if you wear red socks.
In a Blue state,
On Tuesday,
Full moon.
Etc.

Edit: I might guess that non compliant competition bikes will not have registration valid for use on public lands. They won't need a red sticker. Use it on private property, have a field day. Exceptions will prolly exist...

[racerfox]

all this will do is make all CA bikes become north dakota bikes with a plate....