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Re: No title
« Reply #25 on: January 30, 2012, 05:19:34 PM »
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Re: No title
« Reply #26 on: January 31, 2012, 07:49:38 AM »
I have used I.T.S. to obtain a title... well Maine registration and plate. Rode around with that plate for a year and then took the reg, to the local DMV. Only thing I had to do was sign a paper stating that the vehicle had 'come from a State not requiring a Title'.... easy-peasy. Got a crisp new TN title in the mail 2 weeks later :)
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Re: No title
« Reply #27 on: January 31, 2012, 10:10:34 AM »
I'm wondering if it could be this easy here in Colorado. I've talked to people and the non-loophole way here is quite a pain.
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« Reply #28 on: January 31, 2012, 12:15:51 PM »
To put a different perspective on this situation that seems to be a common theme for these SOHC's. How long have you been hunting for a bike and come across it but no title. All the hours searching CL, fleabay............ Whats another 30 days and an extra 50 bucks to get the title. To me, its well worth it.
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Re: No title
« Reply #29 on: January 31, 2012, 12:29:52 PM »
Because it is such a pain in the butt here to do it "by the book" there are tons of vehicles without titles, especially older stuff.
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Re: No title
« Reply #30 on: January 31, 2012, 02:30:22 PM »
Quote from: Blasbo on June 08, 2009, 09:30:16 AM
I got a "bonded" title here in Mississippi for $50. PO did not have a title to sign over. I filled out some paperwork, took it to my insurance agent and paid her $50. Took the paperwork to DMV and got the tag for $33. No physical inspection of the bike at all. Best of all next year I can get a historical tag for $26 that never expires!

My title bond is being processed while I rebuild my calipers, next week I should have a title, registration, and I'll be ready to roll. Thanks for the info, Blasbo.
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Re: No title
« Reply #31 on: March 08, 2012, 06:28:21 PM »
I’m about to undertake this process myself.  Typically I stay away from bikes with no title.  But this purchase was too good to pass up.  I finally located a good DOHC CB750 Super sport to cafe out and for a great price.  Only issue…. Not title.  I was walking away when the guy talked me into some scheme to drive to Michigan and apply for a title and have one in one day.  He had a ton of bikes, was a rebuilder, and sounded like he knew what he was talking about.  He also had a wealth of knowledge about the bikes in general. We haggled a bit on price … then I left with the bike in my truck.  One month later and I’m scared to invest any cash into the project without a title or registration in hand.  I’m assuming registration means I can put a tag on it and ride it around. 
I live in Ohio so a trip to Michigan isn’t totally out of the question.  I’ve research my options a bit and it looks like I could do the following:

1)   Drive to Michigan and fill out a form with the VIN and get a title.  Will I get the title the same day?  Don’t I need to have an address in Michigan to do this?  If so anyone in MI willing to help me out…? Cash reward for my missing title…

2)   Try to get a vehicle inspection at the state trooper office then apply for a replacement title via the DMV.  Does the bike need to be in a complete form to do this ….?   Umm I already broke it down to the frame and don’t really want to reassemble just to do an inspection.  I don’t need the practice.

3)    Try to get a bonded title.  I understand this will allow me to get a registration and tags.  I don’t care about reselling the unit for years.  I’m building this for myself to ride. Waiting years for the title to clear doesn’t bother me. 

4)   Go back to the guy I bought it from a purchase the other 1976 DOCH he also had.  Part out between the two bikes.  I really don’t know what he’s going to ask for that other bike and that’s going to be expensive.

What do you guys think.  Any advice and answers to the unknowns. Anyone know any title experts in Cincinnati or nearby who could help me out for this disaster. I’m starting to beat my head against the wall…. Never again will I be tempted by great prices without the proper paperwork.
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Re: No title
« Reply #32 on: March 08, 2012, 07:11:43 PM »
I'm still waiting for someone to try impala66k on eBay.  I just don't have any non titled bikes to reg at the moment...
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Re: No title
« Reply #33 on: March 08, 2012, 07:20:04 PM »
i would look into getting a bonded title.  i thought i had to go that route too, but lucky the owner found his title so i got off the hook.   ;D
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Re: No title
« Reply #34 on: March 08, 2012, 07:22:26 PM »
Quote from: fmctm1sw on March 08, 2012, 07:11:43 PM
I'm still waiting for someone to try impala66k on eBay.  I just don't have any non titled bikes to reg at the moment...

Who is impala66k? Looks like he sells a but of parts.  Does he do title service as well?
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Re: No title
« Reply #35 on: March 09, 2012, 06:42:53 AM »
not to change the topic.but would this title service work for a boat?  i got a 73 Chaparral that needs Indiana Title.
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Re: No title
« Reply #36 on: March 09, 2012, 06:45:38 AM »
Quote from: bayerja on March 08, 2012, 07:22:26 PM
Quote from: fmctm1sw on March 08, 2012, 07:11:43 PM
I'm still waiting for someone to try impala66k on eBay.  I just don't have any non titled bikes to reg at the moment...

Who is impala66k? Looks like he sells a but of parts.  Does he do title service as well?

Guy in Utah.  Last I heard from him it was $125 and you got a Utah title.  Send him a message through eBay and ask him about titling an old bike.  IIRC, it was a 6-8 week wait but $125 easily beats ITS and Broadway nowadays.
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Re: No title
« Reply #37 on: March 09, 2012, 08:02:18 AM »
heres a link for more info on getting a bonded title in texas.

http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/titles/bonded.htm

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Re: No title
« Reply #38 on: March 09, 2012, 10:01:35 AM »
Quote from: 736cc on August 02, 2007, 06:12:55 PM
Just go to your dmv and tell them you lost your papers, and you haven't registered it in 20 years. Unless previous owner titled it recently or its been stolen, it works everytime. DMV's don't keep old records from before computers.

Not in Indiana.  Court ordered is now the ONLY way to get a title.  Been turned away from multiple BMV offices and finally did the paperwork and paid the fees to appear in Circuit Court. 
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Re: No title
« Reply #39 on: March 09, 2012, 10:11:19 AM »
Quote from: KRONUS0100 on March 09, 2012, 06:42:53 AM
not to change the topic.but would this title service work for a boat?  i got a 73 Chaparral that needs Indiana Title.

Boats are easy in Indiana, did one today.  Bill of sale and police inspection  $5.00 and viola, titled boat.
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Re: No title
« Reply #40 on: March 09, 2012, 10:26:30 AM »
Iowa is not too bad...I just got a title for an F1 last Fall.

Send bill of sale and completed DMV form to state DMV office
Obtain 3 year surety bond - cost $50 from my insurance agent
Local DMV stops out and inspects bike for equipment and safety
Take paperwork to local DMV and paid another $51 to get the title/registration/plate

I asked ITS about a title for another F1 last month, they quoted me $275 and needed a form filled out by the DMV besides the bill of sale.

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Re: No title
« Reply #41 on: March 09, 2012, 11:29:41 AM »
If you don't mind the wait VA is pretty easy.  You start out by doing a VIN search through the DMV's website.  There is a $25 fee for this.  It uses the NMVITS database.  If that comes back clean (that there is no title) then you can proceed to the next step.  You apply for a title under the abandoned vehicle clause and wait 15 days.  Once that is complete you "intend to auction" the vehicle.  You list it on the DMV's site and wait 21 days.  Once that is complete you pay the title fee (something like $43) and get your title.  I think all of it can be performed online.  I know I did every thing except getting the title which I chose to go in and acquire.

The first wait period to to allow a potential title owner to come forward and claim their property.  However, they must be searching the DMV's database with the VIN to check.  The second wait period is to allow a potential lien holder to claim their property.  Again they must use the VIN to search.
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Re: No title
« Reply #42 on: March 09, 2012, 01:31:37 PM »
Quote from: Harsh on March 09, 2012, 11:29:41 AM
If you don't mind the wait VA is pretty easy.  You start out by doing a VIN search through the DMV's website.  There is a $25 fee for this.  It uses the NMVITS database.  If that comes back clean (that there is no title) then you can proceed to the next step.  You apply for a title under the abandoned vehicle clause and wait 18 days.  Once that is complete you "intend to auction" the vehicle.  You list it on the DMV's site and wait 21 days.  Once that is complete you pay the title fee (something like $43) and get your title.  I think all of it can be performed online.  I know I did every thing except getting the title which I chose to go in and acquire.

The first wait period to to allow a potential title owner to come forward and claim their property.  However, they must be searching the DMV's database with the VIN to check.  The second wait period is to allow a potential lein holder to claim their property.  Again they must use the VIN to search.

This process looks fairly easy and straight forward.  Do you know if you need to have a viginia residence in order to obtain the title after the intent to auction time period is up?  I would imagine you would.
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Re: No title
« Reply #43 on: March 09, 2012, 01:41:06 PM »
If i could do it in NJ, I'm almost positive you could do it in any state. Just find a title service provider.
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Re: No title
« Reply #44 on: March 09, 2012, 02:37:03 PM »
On this topic anyone have info about registering a bike that has been off the road for a long time in California.
I dont have the same problem of no title. I bought the bike with a title for $350, but to transfer the title and register it, the DMV wants $750. Ouch!
The previous owner last registered it in 2002. I guess when i bought it I didnt think the back fees would be that crazy, little did I know. People always talk about the bikes dropping out of the system but I think the DMV always charges 3 years back registration dont they?
I asked if I could register it non operational and to just transfer the title while I fix it up, but I still have to pay the $750 before I can do even that.
 Can I register out of state and then do the same thing transfer registration back to California? or am I SOL.  Im not looking to get away with not paying my fair dues but the $750 really stings.
Any one who has had this experience in California?
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Re: No title
« Reply #45 on: March 09, 2012, 04:23:11 PM »
Quote from: bayerja on March 09, 2012, 01:31:37 PM
Quote from: Harsh on March 09, 2012, 11:29:41 AM
If you don't mind the wait VA is pretty easy.  You start out by doing a VIN search through the DMV's website.  There is a $25 fee for this.  It uses the NMVITS database.  If that comes back clean (that there is no title) then you can proceed to the next step.  You apply for a title under the abandoned vehicle clause and wait 15 days.  Once that is complete you "intend to auction" the vehicle.  You list it on the DMV's site and wait 21 days.  Once that is complete you pay the title fee (something like $43) and get your title.  I think all of it can be performed online.  I know I did every thing except getting the title which I chose to go in and acquire.

The first wait period to to allow a potential title owner to come forward and claim their property.  However, they must be searching the DMV's database with the VIN to check.  The second wait period is to allow a potential lien holder to claim their property.  Again they must use the VIN to search.

This process looks fairly easy and straight forward.  Do you know if you need to have a Virginia residence in order to obtain the title after the intent to auction time period is up?  I would imagine you would.

Not sure, but I will look into it.  I do know that when I started the paperwork I had to put an address where the vehicle was physically located, but not sure if it was required to be in the state. Regardless, I will still look into it for you.
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Re: No title
« Reply #46 on: March 09, 2012, 07:28:02 PM »
Quote from: gecko672 on March 09, 2012, 02:37:03 PM
On this topic anyone have info about registering a bike that has been off the road for a long time in California.
I dont have the same problem of no title. I bought the bike with a title for $350, but to transfer the title and register it, the DMV wants $750. Ouch!
The previous owner last registered it in 2002. I guess when i bought it I didnt think the back fees would be that crazy, little did I know. People always talk about the bikes dropping out of the system but I think the DMV always charges 3 years back registration dont they?
I asked if I could register it non operational and to just transfer the title while I fix it up, but I still have to pay the $750 before I can do even that.
 Can I register out of state and then do the same thing transfer registration back to California? or am I SOL.  Im not looking to get away with not paying my fair dues but the $750 really stings.
Any one who has had this experience in California?

Sounds pretty simple. "sell" it to someone who lives in a state that doesnt charge back fees. Then once its titled in their name, have the "sell" it to you again.
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Re: No title
« Reply #47 on: March 10, 2012, 03:23:46 PM »
I did some looking and I am still not sure.  I attached a few links in case anyone is curious.

Proof of Address.  It states that you don't have to be a VA resident, but not sure if the address you provide has to be in the state.
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv177.pdf

Abandoned Vehicle page
http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/vehicles/abandoned.asp

Best part is you can do everything online except the very last section.  That has to be done in person or via mail.
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Re: No title
« Reply #48 on: March 11, 2012, 04:51:55 AM »
there was a lot of posts and i really didnt bother reading all of them but.....

why dont you just buy a frame that has a title and transfer your whole bike on the bad frame with the missing title to the frame that has the title? i can get titled frames for like $100-150

engine vin and frame vin dosnt match on these honda's anyways......
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Re: No title
« Reply #49 on: March 19, 2012, 05:02:04 PM »
Quote from: xsmooth69x on March 11, 2012, 04:51:55 AM
there was a lot of posts and i really didnt bother reading all of them but.....

why dont you just buy a frame that has a title and transfer your whole bike on the bad frame with the missing title to the frame that has the title? i can get titled frames for like $100-150

engine vin and frame vin dosnt match on these honda's anyways......

Because my title bond only cost me $50 and I didn't have to Go through the hassle of transferring all the parts over, not to mention the engine
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