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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Im buying a GSXR1k online and the bike is paid off with title in hand. im payin cash for it and was wondering what all i neeed to do before we do the swap to make sure everything is legit. i have the vin# but i have no carfax.

once i have the title can i have the name changed on it without having the persons original name there?

and is there anyway for a title to be foul and not REAL?

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I have a few of those questions myself.
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Im buying a GSXR1k online and the bike is paid off with title in hand. im payin cash for it and was wondering what all i neeed to do before we do the swap to make sure everything is legit. i have the vin# but i have no carfax.

once i have the title can i have the name changed on it without having the persons original name there?

and is there anyway for a title to be foul and not REAL?

thanks for the help guys.
hold it up to the light to see a water mark. now for the bike being legit the only way to be sure your not being scammed is to do the deal in person. i could imagine the local tax assesor could help you run the vin # to make sure everything is good .
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hold it up to the light to see a water mark. now for the bike being legit the only way to be sure your not being scammed is to do the deal in person. i could imagine the local tax assesor could help you run the vin # to make sure everything is good .
awesome i work right across the street from one. will do on my lunch break.
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Nice what year and color combo??
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also what did you pick it up for or going to pick it up for?
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whats the vin and i can run the record on public data
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first of all i would never buy a used bike. i want my miles, my mods,my knowledge!
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do i need the title notarized when i get it from him? and kidsfromthepast, u have a PM
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Doing a "bill of sale" when purchasing the bike would be a good idea.
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Run the VIN, do not buy a bike you have not checked the VIN on.

I've bought 4 used bikes over the last decade and haven't had an issue with any. One even had an out-of-state title with the current owner not even listed on it.

Have fun and be careful. I found out quickly some nice riding gear is cheaper than ER visits.
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Can you do the transaction at a bank? Wonder if they can check.
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I just ran the vin. Its clear, no liens.


You shouldnt have a problem with the transfer, but you need to print a I-30u form from the TXDOX website so he can sign it and fill out the proper information

http://www.uhcu.org/files/Texas-Cert...TR-130-UIF.pdf
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thanks again man i already got the i-30 form i appreciate it
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You should print out a buyer/sellers form online makes things easy.
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