1982 Gs850l

[duaneage]

If he can get a new title why doesn't he? Personally I would ask him to do that first, but if it raises the price of the bike up too much or creates more interest then maybe you can take a chance.

I bought a bike from a guy in NJ who had no title, it was not in bad shape but the cost of re titling it was a bit much for him

The problem with title-less bikes is without it you can't really be sure who owns it. I don't have to tell you what that means if you try to legalize it. If he has the previous registration in his name or can produce the person who is on the registration then a title can be more easily issued. Essentially you need a way to prove who owns it without an exhaustive search.

Running beats not running any day of the week. I'm not a fan of the L models myself but they do haul ass.

[ChevyBoy]

Ok, thanks

I am going to call him in the morning to see what the deal is about the title.

I was just wondering if he has the title in his Name is it a good deal?

[duaneage]

The title issue won't be a problem if he can prove it's his by other means, it might take 4-6 weeks to get paper for it that YOU need to register and drive it legally but as long as it is not hot it's not a showstopper.

Check the 1100 out and ask question about things other than the title. Brakes, tires, etc. It may run good but these are getting old and the GS resources can help. Ask 1100 owners what to look for in a possible bike, they should know. I have a 650G so I'm not an 1100 expert really.

[ChevyBoy]

Ok, Thanks.

The title is in his name but he just lost it.

He said it has 27,000 Miles on it. And it has the Shaft Drive NOT chain.

What kind of fuel milage can I expect out of this Bike?

[TheCafeKid]

That would be an 1100"G" then. I just picked one up a couple weeks ago, and i LOVE it. I have never owned a shaftie either. This would be my first, and its pretty impressive. I picked this particular one up with 34,000 miles on it, and lookin great. There will be some things to attend to, but its the same drive train as the GS1100GK the "touring" GS, and I do believe Grandpa here has put 125,000 miles on his with out an overhaul.

[duaneage]

Mileage is low to mid 40's approximately, right hand dependent. If your looking for high MPG bikes, look for a 650 or 550 as they can get into the 50's easily on the highway and 45-48 around town. That's what I get.

The twins can get over 60 judiciously driven.