A 1969 or older model motorcycle shall be titled by the engine number as specified by the manufacturer. The South Dakota title shall reflect the engine number as the serial number of the motorcycle.
If the motorcycle has an after market engine replacement or cases, a new serial number shall be assigned and a rebuilt title issued to the owner. If the frame is replaced by an after market frame, a new serial number shall be assigned and a rebuilt title issued to the owner.
If the motorcycle has had a frame replacement with a 1969 or older frame, a new serial number is not assigned, but the motorcycle shall be inspected. The title may not be issued as a rebuilt. If the motorcycle has a frame replacement with a 1970 or newer frame, a new serial number shall be assigned and a rebuilt title issued to the owner.
S.D. Admin. R. 64:30:05:12
General Authority: SDCL 32-3-57(2).
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-3-16.