Motorcycle Title Question

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 06:52 PM

Guy I am buying it from is saying he bought the bike from a dealer but never got the title in his name. Then says that there is a spot for my name then I can just take it to the tag agency and get it registered in my name. Sound legit? I am very new to this.

Jiggles · April 11th, 2012, 07:08 PM

If they can't just sign the title over to you, walk away, not really worth the hassle

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

If they can't just sign the title over to you, walk away, not really worth the hassle

I would just move on to another one but this guy is selling an 08 in great condition for only 2800. Best price I have seen around here.

I told him to go to the dmv/tag agency tomorrow and tell me what they say and get everything straightened it.

mholme · April 11th, 2012, 07:12 PM

Check your local laws. Did he put his name on the title he has as if he were going to title it?

Jiggles · April 11th, 2012, 07:13 PM

If he can get it so he can just sign it over to you then go for it. But you shouldn't jump through any hoops. Maybe he has it priced so low because he knows he can't legally sell it, who knows. Be wary of deals that are too good.

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mholme

Check your local laws. Did he put his name on the title he has as if he were going to title it?

The title is under the first owners name according to him.

Jiggles · April 11th, 2012, 07:19 PM

So the first owner owns it then, and you are going to give this guy money for a bike he doesn't own. Do you really want to get into that kind of a **** storm?

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

If he can get it so he can just sign it over to you then go for it. But you shouldn't jump through any hoops. Maybe he has it priced so low because he knows he can't legally sell it, who knows. Be wary of deals that are too good.

Probably going to meet him at the tag agency so they can tell us it's legit. Then do the signing over and money exchange there. Does that sound good?

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

So the first owner owns it then, and you are going to give this guy money for a bike he doesn't own. Do you really want to get into that kind of a **** storm?

That's what I am saying. I told him to go to the tag agency tomorrow to get it in his name. He is suppose to let me know what happens tomorrow.

Jiggles · April 11th, 2012, 07:20 PM

Yes just make sure he is the actual owner at the point of sale. I would also request information from him that would allow you to track him down if there are any issues, like full name and drivers license number

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Yes just make sure he is the actual owner at the point of sale. I would also request information from him that would allow you to track him down if there are any issues, like full name and drivers license number

Should I also match his license to the name on the title at that point. Also, should I have him make a bill of sale? If his license matches what the title says then it's good to go though, right? After he rights my name on the back, or whatever?

mholme · April 11th, 2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by brinksta

The title is under the first owners name according to him.

Well if he bought it and the previous owner didn't just hand him an unassigned title, chances are the current person in possession of the bike endorsed the title and he can't just sell it without titling it himself first. At least that's the way I've seen it in the states I've bought vehicles from. I'd ask at the very least for him to show you both sides of the title, either in person or a picture and see for yourself.

EDIT: I see now you said he bought it from the dealer, so chances are it was assigned correctly there and his name is on that title after the dealer assignment...Again, check your local laws, these things can vary by state.

Jono · April 11th, 2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

So the first owner owns it then, and you are going to give this guy money for a bike he doesn't own. Do you really want to get into that kind of a **** storm?

Haha. I did this! Lol.

Only by accident. I was retarded and didn't realize the title was locked because the guy I bought it from signed the title but never put it in his name. Oops. Luckily he was cool and gave me the guys number he bought it from and that guy got a new title and sent it to me. I got lucky. It was my first time buying a vehicle and I though it would be okay. Luckily i was. But it really sucked. I thought I just lost my hard earned money and then had a bike I could never ride.

So to the OP. Make sure you can get it in your name. I learned the hard way (well kinda).

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 07:32 PM

Alright, here is my plan. I am going to question him tomorrow about what he did with the title and see if it has a spot to sign it over now and if it is under HIS name now. I will drive down there...meet him at the tag agency. Get him to show me his license to match it with his name on the title. Then while at the tag agency. Get a new license plate and get the title under my name.

Good?

Jono · April 11th, 2012, 07:33 PM

That should work!

Hopefully he agrees to it.

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 07:51 PM

Alright, I finally got pics of the bike. Looks like an aftermarket exhaust and turn signals. Does the front brake lever look bent to anyone else? I may be wrong, it's been awhile since I have seen one. Also does anybody else search a person on facebook they are selling are buying from? I always do, haha. Found out it's a girl.

mholme · April 11th, 2012, 07:54 PM

So where's the pictures of the girl.

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mholme

So where's the pictures of the girl.

Haha, gotta respect her privacy.

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 07:59 PM

How much life do the tires look like they have in em?

mholme · April 11th, 2012, 08:00 PM

I'm kidding about the pictures. Did she just send you those? What about the title?

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mholme

I'm kidding about the pictures. Did she just send you those? What about the title?

She already explained what it looks like and I think it's wrong. I will ask her to take pics when she goes to tag agency tomorrow to fix it.

mholme · April 11th, 2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by brinksta

She already explained what it looks like and I think it's wrong. I will ask her to take pics when she goes to tag agency tomorrow to fix it.

Yeah sounds like it's not going to be straight forward. I'd hop on your motor vehicle bureau's website and see what they have to say about replacement titles and such. If she signed the title and it's not issued in her name, it might be a problem. I guess you'll find out tomorrow. Good luck.

brinksta · April 11th, 2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mholme

Yeah sounds like it's not going to be straight forward. I'd hop on your motor vehicle bureau's website and see what they have to say about replacement titles and such. If she signed the title and it's not issued in her name, it might be a problem. I guess you'll find out tomorrow. Good luck.

Thank you.

Malicious Logic · April 11th, 2012, 10:14 PM

I'm actually waiting on a similar issue before I can purchase my bike. The guy is having the title transferred from his son's name to his so he can sell it for his son. We're waiting for it to come in the mail right now, should be in sometime this week. Good luck with her getting it transferred to her name. We need more riders here in Oklahoma

zenmedic · April 12th, 2012, 06:05 AM

You have NO idea the headaches of missing or lost title. You may be able to get a tag for the bike. But when you ever try to re-sell it

April 11th, 2012, 06:52 PM	#1
brinksta ninjette.org member Name: tanner Location: oklahoma Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 22	Motorcycle Title Question Guy I am buying it from is saying he bought the bike from a dealer but never got the title in his name. Then says that there is a spot for my name then I can just take it to the tag agency and get it registered in my name. Sound legit? I am very new to this.

April 11th, 2012, 07:08 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	If they can't just sign the title over to you, walk away, not really worth the hassle __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 11th, 2012, 07:13 PM	#5
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	If he can get it so he can just sign it over to you then go for it. But you shouldn't jump through any hoops. Maybe he has it priced so low because he knows he can't legally sell it, who knows. Be wary of deals that are too good. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 11th, 2012, 07:19 PM	#7
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	So the first owner owns it then, and you are going to give this guy money for a bike he doesn't own. Do you really want to get into that kind of a **** storm? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 11th, 2012, 07:20 PM	#10
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Yes just make sure he is the actual owner at the point of sale. I would also request information from him that would allow you to track him down if there are any issues, like full name and drivers license number __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 11th, 2012, 07:12 PM	#4
mholme ninjette.org member Name: Marques Location: MD Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '06 636 Posts: 89	Check your local laws. Did he put his name on the title he has as if he were going to title it?

April 11th, 2012, 07:32 PM	#14
brinksta ninjette.org member Name: tanner Location: oklahoma Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 22	Alright, here is my plan. I am going to question him tomorrow about what he did with the title and see if it has a spot to sign it over now and if it is under HIS name now. I will drive down there...meet him at the tag agency. Get him to show me his license to match it with his name on the title. Then while at the tag agency. Get a new license plate and get the title under my name. Good?

April 11th, 2012, 07:33 PM	#15
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	That should work! Hopefully he agrees to it.

April 11th, 2012, 07:51 PM	#16
brinksta ninjette.org member Name: tanner Location: oklahoma Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 22	Alright, I finally got pics of the bike. Looks like an aftermarket exhaust and turn signals. Does the front brake lever look bent to anyone else? I may be wrong, it's been awhile since I have seen one. Also does anybody else search a person on facebook they are selling are buying from? I always do, haha. Found out it's a girl.

April 11th, 2012, 07:54 PM	#17
mholme ninjette.org member Name: Marques Location: MD Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '06 636 Posts: 89	So where's the pictures of the girl.

April 11th, 2012, 07:59 PM	#19
brinksta ninjette.org member Name: tanner Location: oklahoma Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 22	How much life do the tires look like they have in em?

April 11th, 2012, 08:00 PM	#20
mholme ninjette.org member Name: Marques Location: MD Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '06 636 Posts: 89	I'm kidding about the pictures. Did she just send you those? What about the title?

April 11th, 2012, 10:14 PM	#24
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	I'm actually waiting on a similar issue before I can purchase my bike. The guy is having the title transferred from his son's name to his so he can sell it for his son. We're waiting for it to come in the mail right now, should be in sometime this week. Good luck with her getting it transferred to her name. We need more riders here in Oklahoma __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

April 12th, 2012, 06:05 AM	#25
zenmedic ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ex 250 Posts: 16	You have NO idea the headaches of missing or lost title. You may be able to get a tag for the bike. But when you ever try to re-sell it

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