r/ONYX_RCR

So it took 117 days, and plenty of texts, emails and DMV visits, but I finally got the ONYX RCR 80V registered in Maryland (as a moped, Off-Road Vehicle, allowing me to go on roads of 50 MPH or less speed limit).

An overview of Maryland's classifications is here and the MVA guide on mopeds here. I wanted to register as a moped vs a motorcycle as I use this for commuting on smaller roads, and an inspection + higher fees doesn't seem worth it (also worried about failing an inspection - do we need lights over the rear tag, for example?).

So here's the timeline:

Date	# days	Description
Mar 6	0	Ordered Onyx RCR 80V
Mar 11	5	Got a text that the bike is ready for shipping
Mar 16	10	I get a text that shipping was backed up and expect delays. The moped arrived at doorstep 2 hours later
May 19	74	Got Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) paperwork after multiple texts bugging Onyx
May 20	75	Got insurance through State Farm (minimum liability) since I now had a VIN
May 21	76	MVA (what we call the DMV) denied my title because the back of the MCO was not signed (no dealer number, no mileage)
May 21	76	Onyx says they will send a registration packet (Odometer, Direct sale statement, Bill of Sale)
Jun 7	93	Receive registration packet
Jun 12	98	MVA approves title application — scans all paperwork, including text from Onyx saying they are not a dealership
Jun 22	108	Received title in the mail
Jul 1	117	Apply for and receive ORV sticker at MVA

Notes:

• The frame number stamped onto the Onyx starts with "FO" (two letters) but Onyx paperwork has "F0" (zero). I used the the zero on paperwork with MVA
• No zero-padding of the VIN is needed, the 12-digit VIN works
• In MD, Onyx shows up as "ONXY" on the paperwork. I confirmed with MVA this is normal (maybe another company 'took' ONYX)
• Title cost was $537. 6.5% of $5,198 and $200 out of state dealer fee
• The title needs to say "OMS" for Body Style, not "MC"/motorcycle. My faulty original title caused a 1½ hour delay at the MVA kiosk. Screenshot of my title
• No real need to fill out paper forms ahead of time, as they don't use them anymore

Super excited to join the community. Where do u get aftermarket parts? I want slightly larger handlebars, and possibly a seat sight a back or something to hold me when I yank it! (Pause)

The bike arrived last week and I charged the battery outside of the bike while I was assembling everything. After riding the bike to about 40%, I charged through the bike for the first time. The battery appeared to charge normally, but the bike is now completely unresponsive.

I contacted ONYX support and after some troubleshooting they told me they believe the alarm box is malfunctioning and are sending a replacement.

Has anyone else run into this problem? Just looking for advice and seeing if this is a known issue while I wait for the replacement part.