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  • 99Savage
    • 2 posts
    November 11, 2011 12:16 AM PST
    Should be doing things other than being on here but saw this one on Craigslist last PM & wondering where one would start one these projects.
    Mechanically no problem, what I didn't know how to do (ex. locksmithing) I could hire out but the paperwork! - Will the next owner just have to give up & part them out?

    Spelling & formatting are by seller

    http://elmira.craigslist.org/mcy/2696064048.html />


    Nov 10 - BARN FOUND - (elmira) motorcycles/scooters - by owner

    BARN FOUND (elmira)

    Date: 2011-11-10, 7:36PM EST
    Reply to: sale-3nmmn-2696064048@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

    this is a 2000 INDIAN CHIEF,its YELLOW & WHITE seems to be in nice shape dont know about the motor at all dont know wat its worth looking 4 offers(idea of 5000)
    also a 883 sportster nice shape maroon in color dont know about motor nice shape looking 4 offers (idea of 2000) NO KEY NO TITLES NO TITLES THESE WERE ONE OWNER BIKES BUT NO TITLES

    thx 607-738-4899 tex or call no email

     
  • Deleted Member
    November 11, 2011 1:48 AM PST
    Shouldn't the seller go through the DMV first to do a title search?
  • RevBigJohn
    • Moderator
    • 16840 posts
    November 11, 2011 4:16 AM PST
    I agree with Black9.
  • BlvdCruiser
    • 2072 posts
    November 11, 2011 10:48 AM PST
    In California there is a way to obtain a new cert. of ownership. It requires you to send a registered letter to the last registered owner. When it is undeliverable, you can take it to the DMV and they have a process you go through to get one. Pain in the butt but it is possible.
  • RexTheRoadDog
    • Moderator
    • 19049 posts
    November 12, 2011 12:04 AM PST
    If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

    Looks like a scam to me. I copied this GTO post I ran across recently. A cherry 72 goat for $800, yeah and it comes with a free bridge.


  • ScottSacCa
    • 7 posts
    November 12, 2011 3:46 AM PST
    I hear this lady is a CA DMV magician:

    Professional Registration Service
    Donna Leak
    530-320-5708

    I'm not affiliated and I have no personal experience with the service. But I wish I had taken advantage of it *BEFORE* spending $$$ on my CB. I suspect it could have saved me MUCH grief and money.

    Dealing with CA DMV can be worse than crawling naked through hot coals.

    Best of luck... and beware!!
  • Deleted Member
    November 15, 2011 12:02 PM PST
    Wow Rex, what a steal right!?!?! LOL
  • Moondog
    November 19, 2011 3:55 AM PST
    I had a first cousin that died. His wife GAVE me an old bike. It was an 89 yamer 550. Since then, she passed away. Totally unable to get a title in Fla without buying a frame with atitle.