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Buying another bike i have a few questions

Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by 81seca550, Mar 26, 2010.

  1. 81seca550

    81seca550 Member

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    Hey guys im buying another bike. I found a 1996 FZR600 with 9k miles on it. It needs a few things like a wind screen mirrors and a back tire i have access to all of that.

    The thing the gets me is there is no title. It has a clean vin it not stolen.

    I live in pa and the bike is coming from MD. The owner said he will give me a copy of the vin report and a bill of sale.

    Now my seca has a Maryland salvage certificate. I had to go through an enhanced inspection to get a title for it. Can i do the same thing with this FZR?

    BTW guy is only asking 600 for the fzr.
     
    81seca550, Mar 26, 2010
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    it probly varies from state to state. i lost the title for my honda and when i sold it i had to go to the sec. of state with the guy i sold it to and apply for a title.

    i'd give the sec of state (or DMV - or whoever handles that stuff for your state) a call and ask if getting plates is gonna be a hassle or not.
     
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    It definitely varies by state.
    This XJ is the first motorcycle I’ve bought with no title.

    Cost me almost for the title as the cycle…in Texas.

    Needles to say I won’t be making that mistake again!

    albran
     
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    If it's a '96 it needs more than just a back tire. If the front is original you're going to want to replace it too, a 14-year old tire is not safe.

    Looks like in PA you just need to fill out the correct forms: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/home/index.shtml
     
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    Well i ended up not getting the FZR guy sold it before i could come look at it in person.
     
    81seca550, Mar 30, 2010
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    You did well - trying to get a title for a non-titled bike in PA is an extreme hassle (regardless what the PENNDOT site says). I asked the same question of PENNDOT a number of years ago - unless you just need the parts, stay clear of non-titled bikes.
     
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