If that doesn't work, you may be able to buy an indemnity bond from your insurance company for the value of the vehicle. Probably less than $100 for that bike. This bond is essentially insurance against the bike being stolen.
Combine the I-bond with the proper DMV paperwork and you're all set.
I had to do this for my UNIMOG since it was somewhat inconvenient to return to Switzerland for additional signatures and documentation from the Swiss government...