Picked up a couple of new GS’

[Guest]

I don’t post much here. Usually lurk and read. In fact I rarely log in.
I sold my gs850 to a friend after getting it running.

Couple of months back I picked up a 99 gsxf600 katana. Certainly not he main focus of this group but it traces its roots back to the early 80’s GS bikes. I bought it sight unseen but had a friend check it out. Well. Big mistake. Friend said it needed tires,chain sprockets. Maintenance. Ect.
Well he failed to mention the leaking carbs and the fact it went down on both sides damaging both engine covers. Choke cable non existent. Air filter gone and for some odd reason the previous owner screwed a plastic sheet over the air filter housing effectively stopping all air above 2200 rpm. But it was cheap. So. I will not step on my friends neck until he is quiet. But to salvage this ride I needed a parts bike. Picked up an 03 600 for $200 with a salvaged title and nearly every part I need for my 99. What a plastic jig saw puzzle. It should make a good sport tourer for my son.

About a month later I was perusing craigslist and came across the gsx750 about 15 minutes from me. No title barn find. I wasn’t keen on it until he dropped the price. So I called him and found out it’s a Gsx750ef fully faired bike and he has all the fairings. Fully faired 83/84 bike? Well guess I need to have it. It runs - sorta. Needs carb clean and it’s missing the instrument panel. Someone cut a hole in the fairing for a Speedo.

I have ten bikes right now. I put the Gsx750ef on eBay but I am thinking I may keep it. I’d hate to part it out. I have started the bonded title process for it and it looks like I can get one. What’s the groups consensus on this bike? It’s no 83 katana 1100 for sure but I can’t say I’ve seen a lot of them.

Katana pic.

[Ntolerance]

Gsx750ef pic.

Think the bike is worth restoring ? This one would have to be a labor of love.

[dorkburger]

Depends on your intent. They are cool bikes, but resale is typically low on them, and you will most likely lose money if you're looking to flip it.
If you're looking for a nice rider, save it and enjoy.

I like the old Yoshimura system on there. They are getting to be a tough find...

[dorkburger]

To add.
Since you're not here much, there have been two semi recent restoration threads of that bike on here. Sandy's is spectacular, and jsandidge's is ongoing.

[Redman]

I don’t post much here. Usually lurk and read. In fact I rarely log in.
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You will need to keep logging in once in a while or may find your loggin-name-password has expired in something like 3 months (not really sure but a few months).

THanks for introduction.

[Charlie G]

In the States the GS(X) 750 was only made one year. They decreased the displacement to 700 to avoid tarrifs, as did the other Japanese makers. 3rd generation of the 750 I think. Like Dorkburger said if you want to ride and keep it, it is well worth it. That full faring I don't think was available in the States. Very rare if it was, I'd guess. Fix'er up!

[Sandy]

What you have is not actually an EF model but probably the ES with the lower Lockhart fairing kit. The stock EF fairing covered the ignition cover while the Lockhart had the cover sticking through. They're actually quite a nice motorcycle to ride but be careful what you put into it as even really nice ones aren't worth a lot of money.

[Wingsconsin]

What is the process for getting a title for an old bike with NO TITLE ?

Is it worth doing ? - Have you been through it before ?

Just wondering - I have passed on a few cheap bike resto-mods because the title issue

[Rich82GS750TZ]

What is the process for getting a title for an old bike with NO TITLE ?

I don't live in Wisconsin and have never done this but a quick check of your state's DMV website shows they do have a process for this and also a process for titling homemade motorcycles is that doesn't work out. Good luck.

[Ntolerance]

What you have is not actually an EF model but probably the ES with the lower Lockhart fairing kit. The stock EF fairing covered the ignition cover while the Lockhart had the cover sticking through. They're actually quite a nice motorcycle to ride but be careful what you put into it as even really nice ones aren't worth a lot of money.

Interesting. Good eye. I didn’t know such an item existed. Thanks

[Ntolerance]

What is the process for getting a title for an old bike with NO TITLE ?

Is it worth doing ? - Have you been through it before ?

Just wondering - I have passed on a few cheap bike resto-mods because the title issue

Wisconsin MV2082


APPLICATION FOR BONDED CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A VEHICLE
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
MV2082 10/2018 s.342.12 Wis. Stats.wisconsindmv.gov


INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1
• Complete the Application for Bonded Certificate of Title including the statement section.
• Complete MV1, Wisconsin Title and License Plate Application, including fees for tax on the purchase price, title and loan filing if there is a loan on the vehicle.
o If you wish to obtain license plates/registration, vehicle must meet all applicable equipment standards in Chapter 347 Wisconsin Statutes and Wisconsin Administrative Rule Trans 305 prior to it being operated on the road.
• Submit any previously issued title or registration documentation, or bill of sale if available
• Submit pictures of the vehicle, including front, rear, side views and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
o If you do not have a clear picture of the VIN download MV3623 Public Vehicle Identification Number Certification form to be completed by law enforcement.
• Complete the written statement on page 3 of this application with the following information:
o How you obtained the vehicle
o Whom you obtained the vehicle from (provide names of any known previous owners)
o How you acquired the vehicle without a title and the steps taken to obtain a title
o How long the vehicle has been in your possession
o Include any history you are aware of for this vehicle, such as if it was previously salvaged, rebuilt/ salvage, flood damaged, used as a taxi or police vehicle in this or any other state.

Submit the completed application to:
Vehicle Research Unit
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 8070
Madison, WI 53708-8070

STEP 2
If the application is complete, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will:
• Determine whether there is an active title record on file for the vehicle in the state of Wisconsin or any other state.
o If no record is found, WisDOT will continue processing the application for a bonded certificate of title.
o If a record is found in Wisconsin records you will be notified and required to complete form MV2896, Vehicle/Driver Record Information Request to receive information regarding previous owners.
o If a record is found in other state(s)’s records, you will be notified and required to seek previous owner information in that state(s).
• Determine if the vehicle meets minimum vehicle requirements. If the vehicle does not meet minimum requirements the Department will request the vehicle be brought to those standards before proceeding with the Bond process.
• Review any bill(s) of sale and consult with price guides.
• Send the applicant a letter to advise of vehicle valuation and request the following items:
o A surety bond describing the vehicle for one and one half times the value of the vehicle.
o Any items initially not received with the application.

STEP 3
Customer will then need to:
• Obtain a bond from a surety company of their choice.
o The surety company determines rates, payment schedules, fees, etc.

See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for items to be included in the surety bond.

You must also complete MV1 Wisconsin Title and License Plate Application and submit along with MV2082 and all applicable fees for tax on the purchase price, title and loan filing if there is a loan on the vehicle.

A full and complete statement must be included with your application, use page 3 of the MV2082.

Use checklist on page 4 to verify all application items are

[Ntolerance]

That’s the gist of it. You need a lot of info. If you’re info is different compared to their info you may not get a title. In the end if it’s not stolen they just want your $75

[Ntolerance]

I think I’m going to keep this one. It’s too neat.

[Charlie G]

I think I’m going to keep this one. It’s too neat.

Good choice.

[Ntolerance]

State of Wisconsin has rejected my bonded title application

looks like this one will be parts too now. :/