Low, Low, mileage issues?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Driftless Area
Something will turn up, bide your time. Before I bought my 90 fxrs-sp I had looked for almost a year at all the on-line spots. Finally bought my bike from a guy who lived 5 miles from me, go figure. I kinda think that if buy local you're less likely to get a bad deal, ie: you could spread the word around how this local guy gave you a bad deal. Might not apply in all cases, but most want to keep their good standing in a community. mho.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: SoCal / AZ
My 97 BadBoy (bought in 96) has 4400 miles. Like with all my toys I start and warm up once a month to operating temp if I am not going to ride it. I change the fluids every six months, run stable in the gas and also clean and wax it often. When I do ride it it is usually a 20 mile round trip ride down the coast and back. For the longer trips I take another bike. It starts and runs perfect.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Round Rock, TX
Varies from state to state. In Texas, a bill of sale is worthless. The owner's signature on the title and on the application for a new title is all you need.
I buy and sell cars, bikes and boats for a living, and in the small number of cases where I buy from an individual, my first question is always if they have the title and if it is in their name. If the answer to either is no, I pass.
I buy and sell cars, bikes and boats for a living, and in the small number of cases where I buy from an individual, my first question is always if they have the title and if it is in their name. If the answer to either is no, I pass.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Danbury CT
He could have purchased the bike and had the owner sign the title but left the purchasers name blank. This way the buyer can resell it without paying the sales tax. If he didn't register it its easy.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Driftless Area
Varies from state to state. In Texas, a bill of sale is worthless. The owner's signature on the title and on the application for a new title is all you need.
I buy and sell cars, bikes and boats for a living, and in the small number of cases where I buy from an individual, my first question is always if they have the title and if it is in their name. If the answer to either is no, I pass.
I buy and sell cars, bikes and boats for a living, and in the small number of cases where I buy from an individual, my first question is always if they have the title and if it is in their name. If the answer to either is no, I pass.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 236
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From: Ontario, Canada
Solid advice,
In Ontario they want the bill of sale as well as the title. A buddies son bought a beautiful 72 Challenger from a guy that hadn't switched the title from the previous owner.
It was reported stollen after he had it switched to his name and the car was confiscated from his driveway and the kid still had to pay the loan for the car through the bank and never saw the car again.
A new vehicle purchase package is always a good idea, it lists leans against the vehicle, number of owners and current owner. $20 well spent in my books.
In Ontario they want the bill of sale as well as the title. A buddies son bought a beautiful 72 Challenger from a guy that hadn't switched the title from the previous owner.
It was reported stollen after he had it switched to his name and the car was confiscated from his driveway and the kid still had to pay the loan for the car through the bank and never saw the car again.
A new vehicle purchase package is always a good idea, it lists leans against the vehicle, number of owners and current owner. $20 well spent in my books.
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Cruiser
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From: USA
I've bought and sold more motorcycles, boats, trailers, and vehicles than I care to remember and I'm here to tell you a bill of sale is quite handy to have. I will NEVER buy or sell anything with tires without a bill of sale.
And...... that application form you refer to is called a 130-U.
I ain't no professional but this ain't my first rodeo.
You also failed to mention that there is a time frame for transferring a title in TEXAS after the date of signature, otherwise you will pay additional fees.
So if you'd like to help, then help, don't just talk ****.
Last edited by udnudn; Jan 11, 2012 at 07:22 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Round Rock, TX
good... you handle this deal for me and I'll buy you a frosty beverage.
I've bought and sold more motorcycles, boats, trailers, and vehicles than I care to remember and I'm here to tell you a bill of sale is quite handy to have. I will NEVER buy or sell anything with tires without a bill of sale.
And...... that application form you refer to is called a 130-U.
I ain't no professional but this ain't my first rodeo.
You also failed to mention that there is a time frame for transferring a title in TEXAS after the date of signature, otherwise you will pay additional fees.
So if you'd like to help, then help, don't just talk ****.
I've bought and sold more motorcycles, boats, trailers, and vehicles than I care to remember and I'm here to tell you a bill of sale is quite handy to have. I will NEVER buy or sell anything with tires without a bill of sale.
And...... that application form you refer to is called a 130-U.
I ain't no professional but this ain't my first rodeo.
You also failed to mention that there is a time frame for transferring a title in TEXAS after the date of signature, otherwise you will pay additional fees.
So if you'd like to help, then help, don't just talk ****.
Easiest way: Have the seller fax you everything he has including front and back of the title as it is filled out. Take it to your tax assessor collector office and ask them what documentation they need to allow you to register it on your name and pay sales tax to the great state of Texas.
If it all works out and you ride it to ROT next summer, you can buy me one of those lukewarm Miller Lites for 6 bux.