Justin,
Congrats on getting your car running. How sweet it is!
I just did the whole process for my SB100 sequence number. First I got the reg started with DMV for SPCN, which costs me a small fortune, but got me in the DMV system. They offered me the TOP but I had no car at that point so I declined. They gave me some paperwork and said see you on Jan 2. Next was a cold night of camping at the Folsom DMV for the Jan 2 excitement. I would also recommend Folsom, they are a very knowledgable and fun group of people that work there. I know that "fun" and "DMV" is an oxymoron, but they were a super group of people to work with. They gave me my seq # and more paperwork. Then I made the appt with CHP, which is in Elk Grove, and all they did was look for my SPF # stamped on the frame and rivot a little badge on the firewall, gave me more paperwork, and sent me on my way. Then was the appt at BAR, which was a no brainer because I already had the sequence # in hand. BAR is over by Fry's Elec. The BAR put my pass sticker next the the CHP badge. They gave me MORE paperwork and I was back up to Folsom to turn it all in. To this day I have not received my plates, but it should be any day now.
What a process.... Since I don't have my plates yet, I can neither confirm or deny that any of this has worked.
Best of luck. Hope to see you on the road soon!