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    How to properly title a parts bike??

    i know i'm gonna get flamed for this.... but I'm looking to replace the frame from my GS750es with the one from the 700 parts bike. The rear section on the 750 is tweaked enough that the tail section and seat don't fit like I want them to. It might be just me, but I don't feel it tracks straight either.

    Problem is, i bought the 700 as a parts bike with NO title. Hand written bill of sale.

    I'm in Ohio, and would like to see what is the proper procedure is to maybe do this swap.

    ANY help would be appreciated, and thanks in advance!!!
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    #2
    Do a search on here about titling. I know there are a lot of threads about it and I think someone's mentioned something about ITS or some acronym similar.
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      #3
      Contact the dmv.
      Tell them what you want to do, they know what is needed
      1984 GS550ES
      Rebuild in progress....

      1983 GS750ES
      4700 miles

      1978 GS1000E...Resto-mod to come

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        #4
        If the 750 is already titled in your name, then i would cut the neck off the 750 and weld it onto the other frame..easy peasy. Now the other frame just became a 750 frame.
        Last edited by chuck hahn; 10-07-2011, 06:54 PM.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #5
          Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
          If the 750 is already titled in your name, then i would cut the neck off the 750 and we34ld it onto the other frame..easy peasy. Now the other frame just became a 750 frame.

          The legality of this is... Questionable. However, I'd do the same thing. You have a bill of sale, and as long as you honestly did not steal the the 'parts bike' then I see no problem.

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            #6
            Thers nothing illegal about swapping the steering necks...theres no numbers on the frame that correspond with the VIN anywhere. Cut it and reweld it to the other frame and swap everything over...Its no more illegal than me putting blinkers on my bike i bought from someone elses bike. Every cop in the USA will not know the difference because there isnt any.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #7
              You're correct...I do have a bill of sale, it's not a stolen parts bike, BUT The 700 was not hit by a car like the 750 was. I'd like to use the frame in its entirety for a solid, no questions platform.

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                #8
                If you do decide to swap steering heads I highly recommend having someone who knows what they're doing do it. You think your bike tracks funny now, try it with the neck angle all jacked out of whack....

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                  #9
                  True that Josh..which is why we had discussed building a setup jig to do all the cuts and match them exactly if we had done the frames you had a while back. You need setup jigs that match and attatch at the exact same points to be sure the transplant fits exactly where the old one did.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #10
                    If at all possible, I think you should check the frames alignment and straighten it.

                    I had to straighten the rear section of the frame on my CB750F3 > http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...t=PICT2219.jpg

                    also for your reading enjoyment... http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...84#post1082084
                    Last edited by rustybronco; 10-08-2011, 10:52 AM.
                    De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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