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Post by brybry on May 18, 2015 15:07:23 GMT -6
I bought this bike off a guy and he was a 3rd party owner... His name was not on the title... he never registered the bike in his name. I screwed myself and didnt check the dmv website for back charges on the registration fees. there like 500 $ which is crazy because the bike hasnt been on the road in like 6 years. and thats more than i paid for the bike. So it kinda makes no sense why I should have to pay for the previous owners lack of responsibility. I live in California so that could be why this whole mess.... the bike hasn't been registered since April/2009 should I go down to AAA and see if they can wave some of the fees.. . I mean 500-600 bucks for a Motorcycle... Should i whine and cry about it? or should i do a lien on the bike? or should I say lost title.. try to turn in the plates and request new ones. .. California has crappy laws. there is a place on the CA dmv website that says they wont keep records longer than 4 years for back registration but i checked on the website and its there.... any thoughts guys  thanks |
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Post by brybry on May 18, 2015 15:22:29 GMT -6
bump
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Post by mik3 on May 20, 2015 0:31:53 GMT -6
It goes off vin number. Someone from NY, if i remember right, bought a scrapped bike with a salvageable frame and swapped it all over. If you say the paperwork and title is lost, you're going to have to go through vin inspection is my guess. The fees will carry regardless, unless you hange the fram and vin. I bought mine in the same manner, but luckily the old man I got it from put it as a non op before storing it for 20 years.
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Post by brybry on May 21, 2015 14:19:43 GMT -6
I hate GOVT.... screws you every time... they might as well call it BENDOVER DEPT. I tried to explain to the manager and person that was helping me register this thing very politely my situation and all I get is attitude. and a explanation on how they don't make policy... my reply well who does.? I dont remember seeing anything like that on my last ballot, if you work for the govt you work for the people. I think thats where I totally lost them. ok thats my rant.
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Post by jamesrs2007 on May 22, 2015 12:28:19 GMT -6
I actually looked into a 454 for sale here in California where the owner had rebuilt the carbs and they started leaking bad, so he lost interest. It was for sale about 6 months ago that was for sale for $500, but the issue was the bike had $700 and some change owed through DMV. After I found that out, i passed on it though. I did look into registering the bike out of state, and then bringing it back in, but it seemed like a bit of a hassle. However since you own the bike now, you may want to consider it.
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Post by brybry on May 22, 2015 20:39:17 GMT -6
I did .....where do you live this probably the same bike
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Post by jamesrs2007 on May 23, 2015 10:29:24 GMT -6
i live out in the low desert by Palm Springs. The bike was listed on Craigslist in the Inland Empire area, cant remember exactly where, I'm thinking Ontario or around there.
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Post by brybry on May 24, 2015 11:54:13 GMT -6
That's the one . I live in riverside got it from a guy that got it from a guy in Rancho Cucamonga
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Post by jamesrs2007 on May 24, 2015 14:13:44 GMT -6
That sounds about right. Did you get the carbs to stop leaking gas? And was there an issue with the back rest as well? I suggest you look into registering the bike out of state and see if you can then bring it back in a year or so with the out of state title and registration. That was the path I was looking in to when i was considering that particular bike. California DMV is ruthless when it comes to their fees, no breaks, and no mercy.  Another path to consider is finding another 454 in Cali that has recently been wrecked or is in non op that you can purchase for a few bucks with a newer registration, and just use that registration and plates for your running bike. may want to check with some bike salvage yards etc. (may be a little on the grey side of legal, but we are just talking about a piece of paper that says you can legally ride your motorcycle in the state.) |
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Post by eaglerider on May 25, 2015 7:20:38 GMT -6
Along those lines......find a titled frame, and swap everything over to it.......now if you were close to me, I could fix you up!!!   |
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Post by brybry on May 26, 2015 21:36:34 GMT -6
That sounds about right. Did you get the carbs to stop leaking gas? And was there an issue with the back rest as well? I suggest you look into registering the bike out of state and see if you can then bring it back in a year or so with the out of state title and registration. That was the path I was looking in to when i was considering that particular bike. California DMV is ruthless when it comes to their fees, no breaks, and no mercy. Another path to consider is finding another 454 in Cali that has recently been wrecked or is in non op that you can purchase for a few bucks with a newer registration, and just use that registration and plates for your running bike. may want to check with some bike salvage yards etc. (may be a little on the grey side of legal, but we are just talking about a piece of paper that says you can legally ride your motorcycle in the state.) Yea the float bowls were stuck... Easy.... I just paid them rotten shits... I looked sound and I don't know anyone that lives in AZ |
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Post by jamesrs2007 on May 26, 2015 22:27:48 GMT -6
Well hey bro look at it this way. Now you have a great little bike and you will have a blast cruising it around this summer. |
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Post by mik3 on May 27, 2015 10:27:22 GMT -6
Im in socal as well. We should do a 454 rally, am riding la-sf-boise-reno-vegas-la end of june |
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Post by jamesrs2007 on May 27, 2015 22:40:46 GMT -6
That sounds like it's going to be a nice ride bro. I think i will need to put in a few 100+ mile runs on this bike before i go for a ride like that one.
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Post by mik3 on May 28, 2015 2:03:24 GMT -6
Hundred miles is my daily ride, 50 miles each way to work. Torrance to agoura. I'll post the montage, i plan on doing a full record of the rode on go pro. Im doing the trip in reverse as I have business in vegas mid june and skipping reno.
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Post by brybry on May 29, 2015 22:20:50 GMT -6
Nice I would be up for a weekend day up Azusa canyon that's always a good ride the big trip I couldn't do my wife is pregnant so can't stray to far
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Post by mik3 on May 29, 2015 23:08:34 GMT -6
The big trip is a personal one. Just shoot me a pm whenever your up for a local ride.
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