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Originally posted by TheCafeKid View PostHowever a 1000G frame would require a bit of modification. How much I'm not sure.
Just happens I was doing some digging in the parts numbers bin a while ago and found that the '80/'81 850G and 1000G share a frame with the same part number. The '79 850G frame is a different number, not sure what the difference is.
On the same line, the '82/'83 850G and 1100G also share a frame. It's different than the '80/'81 frame, though.
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TheCafeKid
Originally posted by Steve View PostI think the only "modification" would be the motor mounts. As long as you use the 850 mounts on the 1000G frame, you would be OK.
Just happens I was doing some digging in the parts numbers bin a while ago and found that the '80/'81 850G and 1000G share a frame with the same part number. The '79 850G frame is a different number, not sure what the difference is.
On the same line, the '82/'83 850G and 1100G also share a frame. It's different than the '80/'81 frame, though.
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You CAN sell it to somebody in Maine, and have them register it (which will require insurance) sell it bacK TO YOU. That is what the title services I have tried did. Or see what your local DMV requires to register a vehicle with no title.sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things
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Originally posted by 850 Combat View PostYou CAN sell it to somebody in Maine, and have them register it (which will require insurance) sell it bacK TO YOU. That is what the title services I have tried did. Or see what your local DMV requires to register a vehicle with no title.
Check your registration laws. You might be going through a headache for nothing...Jedz Moto
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govburns
Hey all thanks for all the good ideas.
I did look into my local regulations and they're pretty strict here in DC. I do have an uncle up in NH that I've been talking to about doing a "work around" job like a titling service would.
Has anyone on here used ITS recently? I did some internet recon and it looks like they were dropped by the BBB recently and they have a lot of complaints against them. Not very confidence inspiring to say the least.
Thanks again, Sam
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govburns
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tc.young
Originally posted by govburns View PostI found the original owner and he's really nice and going to get a duplicate title for me
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govburns
WTG!!!
We love to hear a happy ending.
Now, with all of the time and money you saved trying to get it, get to work!
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govburns
Got it
So after many phone calls I found the original owner of my bike and he was willing to go through the painful process of applying for a lost title in WV. He was in and out of the hospital as well so it ended up taking 3 months, nicest guy ever! I got the title last week, got the bike registered in my name and have been commuting to work on it since.
Here is a list of what I did while I was waiting for the title, thanks to the info I found here:
-cleaned/rebuilt carbs (cycleorings.com)
-rebuilt fuel petcock
-new points, condensers and plugs
-sealed my airbox
-changed all oils and filters
-lubed all cables
-installed new Shinko 230 Tour Master (with 3 tire irons and a 5 gallon bucket)
-adjusted valves/replaced valve cover gasket
-new clutch springs
To Do:
-Use the stator papers to chase down a charging issue that just became evident
-Replace seat cover
Thanks for all the help on this site!
-Sam
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