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frame up restoration of a 85 gs550es

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If Georgia will register the bike to your friend (the one who gave you a bill of sale) you should be okay. He is then the registered owner and you have a bill of sale from him. Go to your DMV and ask them exactly what they need . They won't steer you wrong. You may also be able to get what in some states is called a sherriff's title. Essentially, you can say that the bike has been on your property for some amount of time that the DMV specifies so you become the owner. Basically it's the eposession is 9/10's rule. Your DMV can help you with this as well. They may have information on their website. Illinois does not allow this but I know Oregon does. I think for Oregon, the time limit is ten years. As usual it's different everywhere. Check out the place in the link I'm including. You should be fine with any Bill of sale through this service. It's not really a big deal getting a title as long as the bike isn't hot. These services basically do the sherrif's title route, they title the machine in their name and sign the title over to you. Then you transfer it to your name.


http://www.broadwaytitle.com/pricing.htm
 
Called dmv

Called dmv

I got the answer I was afraid of. They told me there was nothing I could do to legalize the bike since I had no paperwork proving I owned it. Any further suggestions. Im now preping the titled frame.
 
As a last resort you can find another frame with title and put the good title on your existing frame. The frame VIN decal can be removed - but don't ask me how I know!
 
guitarbj said:
I got the answer I was afraid of. They told me there was nothing I could do to legalize the bike since I had no paperwork proving I owned it. Any further suggestions. Im now preping the titled frame.
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I have a hard time believing that Broadway Title set up shop in a state where it's difficult to title a bike with no title. If you can find someone local who is into old bikes or cars they might be able to tell you. The people at the DMV don't always know all the rules. You might try calling a few and see if you get the same answer. But go ahead and do the swap if you're up for it. It will be rewarding, but if you just want a bike to ride I'd still pursue titling the bike that's already built.
 
guitarbj said:
I got the answer I was afraid of. They told me there was nothing I could do to legalize the bike since I had no paperwork proving I owned it. Any further suggestions. Im now preping the titled frame.
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So, did you also call the title companies? They do this for a living and this is why they exist.
 
Getting a clean title.

Getting a clean title.

Its a small world I have the guys info that owned the bike and he is going to work with me to get the title.
 
gaillarry said:
I just went through the same thing. I'm in Canada, did a frame swap on a Canadian GS550EF, using an American frame. The orginial frame was damaged so I bought a frame from Ohio. Took several phone calls and letters but I did get a good title, cost $55.

Took me two full days to swap the frames but worth it!
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Glad to hear it worked out for you!
 
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