taymana337
XS650 Member
Hey there,
I found what I believe to be a good deal on a bike. However after speaking with the seller, he informed me that the bike has a clean out of state title in a previous owners name. And he can give me a bill of sale but doesn't remember if the title was filled out for the last buyer portion or not.
The add for the bike seems solid except the title part. I am not sure if the title in question makes or breaks this deal. This will be my first purchase ever on my own when dealing with a motorcycle, or any piece of equipment requiring me to title it.
I live in CA, and was wondering if this will be an easy transaction and I can go to the dmv and title it in my name without any hassle, get CA plates etc.....
After emailing the seller again, he stated that he has a ton of bikes and not all are under his name.
He also said "the best part about this bike is the out of state title, so no risk of increased fees or hassle from CA DMV since they only regulate CA vehicles. And that you wont have any issues registering it though."
Is the following true? Or am I being duped into believing something that will be very hard in the end? This will be my first ever purchase in my name on my own when dealing with a titled piece of transportation.
I've lived long enough to understand that people can and will get fucked over. And to never really take anything anyone says at face value when being involved in a expensive transaction. Always do your research.
What are your opinions on the title???
The add is as follows :
72 Yamaha XS650 project - $2,500
I picked this up probably several months ago as a finished and running bike, but wanted to change the tank and lost interest.
90% of the bike has been updated, upgraded, rebuilt and replaced.
Frame is stock, uncut and not modified.
700cc big bore kit and engine rebuilt (by a shop)
PMA and electronic ignition
New coils and spark plugs
New electrical everything
Updated new custom wiring
Kick start only. Batteryless setup
Dual disc front end
New bars, grips, levers
New seat
Custom exhaust
Single carb setup with Mikuni carb
Starts 1st kick if you have the leg for it
Hasn't been started in several months so probably needs a carb clean.....
I found what I believe to be a good deal on a bike. However after speaking with the seller, he informed me that the bike has a clean out of state title in a previous owners name. And he can give me a bill of sale but doesn't remember if the title was filled out for the last buyer portion or not.
The add for the bike seems solid except the title part. I am not sure if the title in question makes or breaks this deal. This will be my first purchase ever on my own when dealing with a motorcycle, or any piece of equipment requiring me to title it.
I live in CA, and was wondering if this will be an easy transaction and I can go to the dmv and title it in my name without any hassle, get CA plates etc.....
After emailing the seller again, he stated that he has a ton of bikes and not all are under his name.
He also said "the best part about this bike is the out of state title, so no risk of increased fees or hassle from CA DMV since they only regulate CA vehicles. And that you wont have any issues registering it though."
Is the following true? Or am I being duped into believing something that will be very hard in the end? This will be my first ever purchase in my name on my own when dealing with a titled piece of transportation.
I've lived long enough to understand that people can and will get fucked over. And to never really take anything anyone says at face value when being involved in a expensive transaction. Always do your research.
What are your opinions on the title???
The add is as follows :
72 Yamaha XS650 project - $2,500
I picked this up probably several months ago as a finished and running bike, but wanted to change the tank and lost interest.
90% of the bike has been updated, upgraded, rebuilt and replaced.
Frame is stock, uncut and not modified.
700cc big bore kit and engine rebuilt (by a shop)
PMA and electronic ignition
New coils and spark plugs
New electrical everything
Updated new custom wiring
Kick start only. Batteryless setup
Dual disc front end
New bars, grips, levers
New seat
Custom exhaust
Single carb setup with Mikuni carb
Starts 1st kick if you have the leg for it
Hasn't been started in several months so probably needs a carb clean.....