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Message started by Yoshi on 01/16/18 at 07:20:29

Title: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Yoshi on 01/16/18 at 07:20:29

so I got another savage, I got it with a bill of sale but no title. I already have a Vstar 1100, a Honda Shadow ACE 750 and a Yamaha Riva 125cc so dont know if it’s even worth trying to get a title. Bike is running and only has 1433 miles  :D
What to do? I like how small the bike is but at the same time I dont, the honda shadow is so much better on the highway due to it being 2 cylinder.

I think I’ll make some youtube videos on cleaning the carb and swapping to a yamaha petcock but i think I’ll just part it out after since getting a title is too much of a hassel

I already swapped the handle bars to give it a more comfortable grip

My question is, what would it take to get a title for this? How does one proceed?

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Steve H on 01/17/18 at 13:45:49

Know anybody in GA?

They don't title motorcycles.  But, you can register it there and then "sell" it and they will give you a statement that they don't issue titles. Then, you can register in your state and get a title.

Just make sure the VIN isn't reported stolen.

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Ed L. on 01/17/18 at 19:24:09

If the bike has an expired tag on it you can trace back to the owner and get a replacement title from him. He will have to go to the DMV and apply for the new title then sign it over to you. Beside that it depends on the state you are trying to get the bike titled in.
 Here in Florida it is almost impossible to get a bike registered without a title.
 I see you are in New York and it might be a real hassle to get the bike registered. I wouldn't spend any money on it till you know that it can be titled. Hope you didn't spend a lot for the bike.

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Dave on 01/18/18 at 03:31:06


0A2B1003614F0 wrote:
If the bike has an expired tag on it you can trace back to the owner and get a replacement title from him.


This did work for me - but only because my Code Enforcement Officer credentials provide me with connections in the Police Department and County Clerk's office who know and trust me.  Although these folks have access to the original owners name/address - they are not supposed to provide it to the public.

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Yoshi on 01/19/18 at 03:03:18


3328717273747679400 wrote:
Know anybody in GA?

They don't title motorcycles.  But, you can register it there and then "sell" it and they will give you a statement that they don't issue titles. Then, you can register in your state and get a title.

Just make sure the VIN isn't reported stolen.


No, I dont know anyone in GA



4C6D564527090 wrote:
If the bike has an expired tag on it you can trace back to the owner and get a replacement title from him. He will have to go to the DMV and apply for the new title then sign it over to you. Beside that it depends on the state you are trying to get the bike titled in.
 Here in Florida it is almost impossible to get a bike registered without a title.
 I see you are in New York and it might be a real hassle to get the bike registered. I wouldn't spend any money on it till you know that it can be titled. Hope you didn't spend a lot for the bike.


No old plate on the bike...



152E2334252932342F272A35460 wrote:
[quote author=0A2B1003614F0 link=1516116030/0#2 date=1516245849]If the bike has an expired tag on it you can trace back to the owner and get a replacement title from him.


This did work for me - but only because my Code Enforcement Officer credentials provide me with connections in the Police Department and County Clerk's office who know and trust me.  Although these folks have access to the original owners name/address - they are not supposed to provide it to the public.[/quote]

I have a bill of sale from a woman from Ny, I searched het name on facebook but her cousin does not want to help me.

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by DavidP on 01/23/18 at 15:32:54

Looks like with a 2002 bike you just slip under the Vermont 15 year rule. Here are the details.

http://www.chinonthetank.com/2014/04/get-a-title-with-a-vermont-registration/

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Yoshi on 01/23/18 at 16:40:19

Thanks, i know there's a lean on the title, that's why she didn't want to give up the title

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Yoshi on 01/26/18 at 02:57:59

Dave!
I found a plate that was attached to the bike. Its a NY state plate 98FG86 and the last registration sticked was 2012.
Can you help out?

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Dave on 01/26/18 at 06:31:55

I'm not sure....the lady who was so helpful died, and we just attended her funeral Monday night.  The new lady may not be all that willing to track down a NY plate for me, as we have not yet developed a trusting relationship.  (I will ask one of the officers if he will look it up for me).


Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Yoshi on 01/26/18 at 07:24:52

Sorry to hear about the death and thanks.

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by hotrod on 01/26/18 at 21:14:44

I had almost the same problem. It ended up that I had a bike that I could not register.  No title .  I then brought a Savage frame, with title, for $100.  and transferred the engine, etc. into it, and was able to get everything legal. Now I have a legal 2002 motor, in a 1987 frame, registered as a 1987 bike.

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Yoshi on 01/28/18 at 19:34:34

I’ve had frames with titles that I’ve sold, oh well

I now have a V*1100 a Riva125 and a Rebel750 so don’t know if I want do anything with this bike but part it, thought getting it registered would be simpler.

It’s a nice bike with low mileage, wife’s husband passed and he never paid it off a while ago so she got rid of it. Bike runs but has a bad battery, tank has a small dent, and old tires, looks like it was stored well

Title: Re: Just picked up a 2002 Savage will bill of sale
Post by Yoshi on 12/07/23 at 18:42:58

5 years later!
It's been some time since I updated, time flies and am glad I got to look at this thread
I bought a 2001 Savage with 8,000 miles last year, it was owned by a girl, footpegs were replaced at some point, it ran perfectly fine, it had a dirty motor so I removed the motor to instal a fancy head plug and check out the cam chain tensioner condition.
Since I have a 1,500 mile motor I swapped it into the frame, put a blue collar bobber kit on and drove it for 20 miles on Sunday, runs like a raped ape

I installed a k&n cone filter on it, with a supertrapp gutted muffler, I'm running 52.5 pilot 3 washers on the needle and 52.5 main, runs ok with popping when coming off throttle,  im gonna try 1 washer on the needle  and see what it does.
I put on a 17 front chain sprocket and a 43 rear, I love it on the highway now

I also since bought a 1996 with a bill of sale, I just took it apart to play with, somebody stop me!

I sold my 1100 Vstar, the motor revs just as high as this motor on the highway, I really do enjoy the light weight Savage after riding the almost 700 pound Vstar

I also sold my Riva 125, I actually parted it out after blowing the starter clutch and spark maker , I made more selling the scooter in parts then I would make selling it whole

I started with savages when I first bout a 2001 all silver with like 5,000 miles, I then bought a 87, 93, 03 x2, 96,  02, 01

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