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Road Captain
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From: New Baltimore, MI
Questionable?
Going to look at at 74 FLH this afternoon. The case matches the green title, but there is no VIN on the frame, due to being cut to be raked. Should I be concerned about the lack of VIN? The tank and bags are stretched so it is far from stock, looks like a good deal, but a little nervous.
Thanks
Jason
Thanks
Jason
As long is it is titled and if you are titling it in a different state insure that state will issue a title for it. Different states have different standards on what and how they will title it. If it is the same state, I would feel comfortable.
In one state I live in I had to get a custom bike inspected and assigned a VIN by the Dpartment of Public Safety first, then they would issue me a title.
If the price is right and the current title is valid and in my state, I would definitely be good to go.
In one state I live in I had to get a custom bike inspected and assigned a VIN by the Dpartment of Public Safety first, then they would issue me a title.
If the price is right and the current title is valid and in my state, I would definitely be good to go.
Road Captain
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From: DeRidder, LA
1974 means the title goes to the frame. So I wouldn't buy it for any more than the parts are worth. If you're in a state that will assign a vin without jumping through hoops, then go for it. But cops know that there should be a vin on the frame. Asking for a headache or possible impound if a LEO wanted to ruin your day over false paperwork.
Just my input, my FLT has a state assigned vin. But I only paid 1,800 because of that. I know it won't be as valueabel without a HD vin on the title
Mike
Just my input, my FLT has a state assigned vin. But I only paid 1,800 because of that. I know it won't be as valueabel without a HD vin on the title
Mike
1974 means the title goes to the frame. So I wouldn't buy it for any more than the parts are worth. If you're in a state that will assign a vin without jumping through hoops, then go for it. But cops know that there should be a vin on the frame. Asking for a headache or possible impound if a LEO wanted to ruin your day over false paperwork.
Just my input, my FLT has a state assigned vin. But I only paid 1,800 because of that. I know it won't be as valueabel without a HD vin on the title
Mike
Just my input, my FLT has a state assigned vin. But I only paid 1,800 because of that. I know it won't be as valueabel without a HD vin on the title
Mike
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From: SE Pa.
Going to look at at 74 FLH this afternoon. The case matches the green title, but there is no VIN on the frame, due to being cut to be raked. Should I be concerned about the lack of VIN? The tank and bags are stretched so it is far from stock, looks like a good deal, but a little nervous.
Thanks
Jason
Thanks
Jason
Is the bike titled as a 1974 Harley w/ HD numbers ? If so you could encounter some major problems if pulled over by a knowledgeable cop. If it's titled as a 1974 Harley Davidson, the vin #'s is based on the frame vin #, even tho the reg #'s numbers match the motor numbers, they will look on the frame neck for the #'s. No #'s on the frame neck of a 1974 Harley, call out the hook.
What are you basing that on?
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From: la la land jerzey
this is a flat side shovel and has no number from harley BUT it has the pad and they took it and he did not get it back
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So was it stolen? That's an "Auto Theft Task Force", what is the basis for taking it and not getting it back? Also do you know these circumstances personally?
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From: la la land jerzey
buy the time the guy confirmed to them they made a mistake it was auctioned off already
you need to buy sometimg off and just not right and see what happens maybe then you will get it