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    #16
    Originally posted by govburns View Post
    duaneage,

    That seems like it would be easier. To be honest though it looks a little fishy. Have you ever done it or know anyone who has?
    I have personally used ITS titles twice now. Both times very successfully. In your situation, i'd do it again as well.
    1980 Gs550e....Not stock... :)

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      #17
      Originally posted by TheCafeKid View Post
      However a 1000G frame would require a bit of modification. How much I'm not sure.
      I 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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        #18
        Originally posted by Steve View Post
        I 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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        Funny that then. The 850 cases were different than the 1000G cases. Then again, I suppose Suzuki wouldn't build a frame from scratch when they can build the cases to suit a frame they already have...

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          #19
          So does anyone actually have a 80-81 GS1000g frame with a title ???

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            #20
            Originally posted by SqDancerLynn1 View Post
            So does anyone actually have a 80-81 GS1000g frame with a title ???
            2 of them, running bikes.
            1 of them for parts with no title.
            All 3 of those are '81's

            Daniel

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              #21
              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.
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                #22
                Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
                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.
                Agree. In VT all you need is a bill of sale to register a vehicle that is 15 years or older and 400cc and larger. My Bandit needed a title to register. My GS's didn't for they were over 15 years old. I bought a 2008 Moped a couple years back and didn't need a title for it was smaller than 400cc.

                Check your registration laws. You might be going through a headache for nothing...
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                  #23
                  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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                    #24
                    I found the original owner and he's really nice and going to get a duplicate title for me

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by govburns View Post
                      I found the original owner and he's really nice and going to get a duplicate title for me
                      wow, lucky. i remember on another forum a guy bought a bike w/o a title and managed to track down the original title owner's son and then find the father and get a new title. crazy what you can do on the internet, especially with some time.

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by govburns View Post
                        I found the original owner and he's really nice and going to get a duplicate title for me
                        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!

                        Daniel

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                          #27
                          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!
                          Roger that!!

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                            #29
                            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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