My opinion:
The above statement does not take into consideration how easily an insurance company will "total" a motorcycle. It is not necessary that it have "extensive damage." I have seen bikes that have been knocked over and had only fairing damage (scratches etc) that were totaled by their insurance companies. (And yes, the bikes were checked out and verified to have incurred ZERO damage other than to the paint on the bike).
Also, I've seen bikes layed down, and likely had real structural damage that were fixed by the owners, never reported, and maintain a clear title today.
The point is, there are bikes with salvage titles that are perfectly fine, and bikes with clear titles that have underlying problems. It is important to check out the bike thoroughly no matter what, and to make an educated decision based on the evidence.
my 2cents, the dude is right, if a like a , touring bike gets tipped over too badly it could be 'totaled' because the repair of the fairing, accessoried and such would cost too much.. It could still be safe to ride if all the cosmetic was fixed. But on the other hand, if the frame was 'tweaked' it might ride o.k., at slow speed around the block, around town..but when you get up to speed on the freeway, then it might go into that ' uncontroable wobble' and then ur in deep trouble, because trying to slow down just makes the wobble worse, speed ing up makes it less, bottom line ur dead meat, ur gonna crash. Even just buying a used bike ( private party), is scary unless u are positive it hasn't been in some type of accident.
When you bought the salvage, the junk yard should've given you a 'salvage' title. You don't buy cars without getting a title. Talk to your state DMV and hopefully it's not stolen! Good luck.
what happens if you buy a car unaware of salvage title? well, if it was from a dealer you have recourse. if it's from a private seller, too bad...UNLESS they sold you the car with a clean title when they knew it was salvage. did you look at the title before you bought the car? if it was clearly branded as salvage or totaled you're out of luck but if it was a clean title when it actually wasn't you can try and get a refund from the seller or sue. If you sue you will have prove the seller knew the title was salvage at the time of sale. good luck!!
You have to get it from the owner that last had the title in his name.
Yes it can, we buy cars from Florida to California that are salvage and sell them in Texas all the time.
Some companies will let you buy liability insurance. almost none will offer full coverage. A salvage title means the car has already been totalled before.
Depends on how much they owe on the bike and if the price of the bike includes pay off to their bank and you get the title. If there is a lean holder on the bike and after you buy it you don't get a title then no I would not buy the bike.
You will not be able to get the title in your name or get it registered. Tell the seller he needs to satisfy the lien before you will buy the motorcycle.
No, but it's very unethical! Plus, the buyer will find out when he goes to register it and may come over to your house and kick your ass. Is it worth it? Would you want someone to do that to you? Now, if you were a buyer who unwittingly bought the car with a salvage title, sorry! Best to run the title number by the DMV before you buy so you know the title brand before you buy.
just buy a frame and flip the vin
charging system. if it has an electric start this is vital. a motorcycle stator is easily damaged by jump starting. it should produce @ 13.5 -14.5 volts. also if the person doesnt have clean and clear title in hand beware.
== == go to www.getnewitle.com they can title the vehicle and they can get VIN # they guarantee there service 100%go to the place where you buy license plates.........
yes he should