never again
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Goode, Va
Never again will I purchase a bike from an individual that has a lien on it. I am glad to be back on a street glide, but. Have had the bike 3 going on 4 weeks and still have not received release of lien. I can do nothing but sit and wait. The person I purchased the bike from is getting sick of hearing from me. I can do nothing by calling hd financial because my name is not on the account. Got in a hurry and bought the first sedona orange street glide I could find. Have not even rode the bike yet. So not for sure what my recourse is? Just be patient? Would love to ride before summer is over.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 119
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From: Lake City, MI
It has been 16 business days since purchase. I have called hd financial and they keep telling me 10-14 business days for release of lien to be sent, not including mail days. So I am still hopeful to receive it this week. Or I guess I dont receive it, it goes to the person I purchased bike from. And then they mail it to me. Wow, what a hassle.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Central Fl.
When I bought my Wifes bike, I met the guy, picked up the bike, gave him the cash he wanted then we went to the bank he had it financed through and paid it off. I was lucky to be able to go to his bank though, instead of dealing with HD Financing.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Greensboro, NC
You should always pay the lien holder directly, then balance to the seller. Any other way you can be out your money and bike for a very long time. Until the title is signed over to you, it belongs to the lien holder.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Lake City, MI
I have bill of sale, the original title-signed off by the previous owner- but still has hd financial as lien holder, and I have insured the bike. It is my understanding that I need release of lien to plate the bike? I may be wrong. I hope not because I could have been riding by now.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Jayhawk Country
That's a great philosophy but kinda narrows down your search for a late model used bike since very few are actually paid off.
Last edited by KCFLHRC; Jun 11, 2013 at 11:45 AM.