Street Registration Question

[Woozer]

Hello - Newbie here, first post. I just bought an AIPAS S1. Their web site pictures and words say it can be used on the street. It is almost completely street legal out of the box -- all it needs are mirrors, front turn signals, and, if being really picky, reflectors. It's even got a license plate frame. But it's 4000W and allegedly can go 50 mph, so I think it really needs to be registered and insured, even though I see unlicensed bikes just like it all over the place on the streets near where I live.

The problem I'm running into, it didn't come with an MSO (Manufacturer's Statement of Origin). I had no idea what this is, it's basically just a sheet of paper listing the manufacturer, the selling dealer, and the first owner. Signed by somebody in the chain above me. It's like a birth certificate/chain of custody to get any new vehicle (car, bike, truck, plane boat) into the system. I have an export certificate which lists the manufacturer. And the purchase invoice obviously lists the dealer and me. I tried to get AIPAS to generate me an MSO (I even dummied one up for them), and they refused.

I'm afraid to go to my DOL or my insurance agency because once you ask, it can't be un-asked. Has anybody run into this situation and might have a workaround?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[RunForTheHills]

This is an e-bicycle forum. I am not sure, but I think in California, it needs to have a VIN number. A serial number might work. You would go to the DMV to register it in California. If you have a AAA membership, they may be able to help you.