Any suggestions?

[Hypno Rider]

Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

I believe there is a thread on here about ordering BLANK keys, and sending it back and then thwy send you a key back that can start the bike and open the gas cap.

I've been searching but can't find that thread. Does anyone know where it's located?

[Rookie Rider]

That guy should find the title.

[Rookie Rider]

You can download the manual here for free.

[mrlmd1]

That bike is absolutely of no value to it if you have no title. The keys and locks are the least of your problems. Sorry, but you never should have bought it without getting a clean title. You, or the PO, may have to contact the Motor Vehicle Dept. where you live with the serial # of the bike and see if you can track it down, then figure out how to get it transferred to you. That title may be in the name of the training school, but maybe not if they never took it out on the road. Or they may not even exist - do they have a name or did he forget that too? I think the guy you bought it from gave you a great story to go along with the bike.
How do you know the bike's not stolen and that's why there are no keys and no title? You may be stuck. And lose the bike too. You can check with the DMV or the local police with the VIN and see if the bike is clean.
I would contact him and if he can't get you a title real fast, you should offer to give him back the bike in exchange for your money, before the whole thing gets reported to the police and he gets caught with selling stolen property.

[Hypno Rider]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

That bike is absolutely of no value to it if you have no title. The keys and locks are the least of your problems. Sorry, but you never should have bought it without getting a clean title. You, or the PO, may have to contact the Motor Vehicle Dept. where you live with the serial # of the bike and see if you can track it down, then figure out how to get it transferred to you. That title may be in the name of the training school, but maybe not if they never took it out on the road. Or they may not even exist - do they have a name or did he forget that too? I think the guy you bought it from gave you a great story to go along with the bike.
How do you know the bike's not stolen and that's why there are no keys and no title? You may be stuck. And lose the bike too. You can check with the DMV or the local police with the VIN and see if the bike is clean.
I would contact him and if he can't get you a title real fast, you should offer to give him back the bike in exchange for your money, before the whole thing gets reported to the police and he gets caught with selling stolen property.

Thanks, but I'm sure it's definitely not stolen. I've known him for years and he's sure not going anywhere. He has one of those families that have cars and bikes all over their property. Some not running for years while they tinker with them. I guess my bike would be considered a barn find. I just have to figure out what does a person do when they have a barn find. One of those old bikes from a farm or something where the owner hasn't had the title for years, with the bike switching hands several times, sometimes never to be registered. A dilemma.... yes, unheard of.....no, I just have a pain to deal with that's going to take some time to straighten out. I just don't know how to straighten it out.......yet.

[northsidegz]

I think title issues varies from state to state. In MN, you never buy a bike without a title unless you're going to take it to the tracks in Brainerd, MN and race the bike. Other than that, you're screwed (in Minnesota anyway) and you risk serious fines if you're caught on the road riding a bike without a registration (i.e. which you can't get unless you have the title). That said, I don't know about NY, but I wish you the best!

[Hypno Rider]

Originally Posted by northsidegz

I think title issues varies from state to state. In MN, you never buy a bike without a title unless you're going to take it to the tracks in Brainerd, MN and race the bike. Other than that, you're screwed (in Minnesota anyway) and you risk serious fines if you're caught on the road riding a bike without a registration (i.e. which you can't get unless you have the title). That said, I don't know about NY, but I wish you the best!

Thanks. I'm good. Actually have several options. I knew it couldn't be that hard, as long as the bike isn't stolen. Over the years I've heard of all kinds of old stories where guys would find old barn finds with no paperwork and rebuild them and put them back on the road. Kinda the reason I bought it. I figured, for $200 bucks, I could work on the paperwork while I rebuild and it would not only be fun, but I would be one of the guys with a barn find story. Looks like its gonna work out. In the meantime I've been all over this site and you guys are amazing to say the least. Unfortunately I don't have anything to contribute yet still being a noobie so I will try not to drive you guys nuts with too many questions. Besides it seems that most my questions are already answered, just have to go fishing around.

[raul10141964]

in Indiana you can do a mechanics lean

[alantf]

Originally Posted by raul10141964

in Indiana you can do a mechanics lean

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[JWR]

Originally Posted by alantf

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A mechanic's lien is a security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property. The lien exists for both real property and personal property. In the realm of real property, it is called by various names, including, generically, construction lien. It is also called a materialman's lien or supplier's lien when referring to those supplying materials, a laborer's lien when referring to those supplying labor, and a design professional's lien when referring to architects or designers who contribute to a work of improvement. In the realm of personal property, it is also called an artisan's lien. The term "lien" comes from a French root, with a meaning similar to link; it is related to "liaison." Mechanic's liens on property in the United States date from the 18th century.