Guest Thainglo Posted August 23, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2008 Just found this site, looking forward to lots of info as I delve into a new project. Here's my first problem: need a frame with a clear title to swap into. The bike I bought was complete and came with a bill of sale. Georgia will only register vehicles with a bill of sale that are 1985 or older. Tough lesson to learn! Going through the parts lists that are posted on this site, it looks like 1988-1993 all have the same part number. Can older frames be swapped into? I've read plenty to stay away from the 1983 frame due to potential failure on the center stand area. Anyone have a frame gathering dust in the garage they want to get rid of? Looking forward to learning lots more about these bikes! Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shriva Posted August 23, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2008 A frame WITH a title don't forget.. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted August 23, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2008 yep got a 86 , what city do you live in ga. i am a hundred miles south of the ga. line if you come down to get it , you can have it , it has a good title . Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaWhiskey Posted August 23, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 23, 2008 Pinwall Cycle Parts has a frame. Do not know if it has a title or what year it is. http://stores.ebay.com/PinWall-Cycle-Parts-Inc_Yamaha-Venture-1983-1993_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ4QQftidZ2QQtZkm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaWhiskey Posted August 23, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 23, 2008 yep got a 86 , what city do you live in ga. i am a hundred miles south of the ga. line if you come down to get it , you can have it , it has a good title . Thom Can't beat that!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thainglo Posted August 23, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 23, 2008 Thom - up in Northwest Georgia in Silver Creek (just south of Rome). I'd like to talk to you more, please PM me with a number to reach you. Thanks for the quick response!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted August 23, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 23, 2008 All the 83 frame needs is a couple of braces and a little re-weld in the area....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted August 23, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 23, 2008 That's a shame. In Michigan you can pretty much get a title for the asking if the motorcycle is over six years old. I've heard of companies that can get a title for you. Perfectly legal and have read a number of people who are happy with the service. Broadway Title is one of them. http://localbusinessreview.com/Display.aspx?ProductIds=102476009&CategoryId=51465&onlineAdGroupID=577103934&onlineKeywordID=3624709887&IsValid=1&orig_clicked_from=Google¤t_clicked_from=Google&clientIP=69.218.78.50&orig_cssID=0 Their price for a motorcycle is $200. Seems like a bargain compared to swapping a frame....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thainglo Posted August 23, 2008 Share #9 Posted August 23, 2008 That's a great lead. Read through all the pricing, for some reason Georgia is one of the seven states they cannot issue titles in. Crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarmedic Posted August 23, 2008 Share #10 Posted August 23, 2008 Perchance someone in one of those other states might get a title for the bike and then sell it to you in about 2-3 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shriva Posted August 24, 2008 Share #11 Posted August 24, 2008 I know here in AL, you can put a storage lien on the bike.. Problem is it takes like 60-90 days before you can then close on it and apply for the title in your name. Couple things... 1. The person you bought it from.. did they have a title and lost it? You can have them apply for a replacement title and then have them transfer it to you when it comes in.. Could take a week or so? 2. If they also didn't have the title was it stolen or something? lol WHY don't they have it? If they got it off a friend see if the friend can apply for replacement title and then transfer into your name. 3. if you have no idea you can search for the title owner (there are forms for this at the DMV i believe) then ask them to transfer it over. Have a lien on it forst incase they try and pull a fast one and try and get it back for nothing. Thats if it wasn't stolen of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted August 24, 2008 Share #12 Posted August 24, 2008 There is a guy I chat with in the XJ chat room. He's in Texas and had a similar problem. He used a service that got him a Maine title and plates. He fishes all weekend but I'll get the details from him tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffno350 Posted August 24, 2008 Share #13 Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) I just used www.its-titles.com and for 160 bucks a bill of sale and proof of insurance I got a title, registration and plates for an 86 shadow in about 3 weeks. There may be the phone number on the web site but here it is 800-543-8626 some times its hard to get an answer and its busy a lot but when you get an answer you give the guy a mailing address and a week later you get the papers to fill out and price list. Edited August 24, 2008 by cliffno350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted August 24, 2008 Share #14 Posted August 24, 2008 I just used www.its-titles.com and for 160 bucks a bill of sale and proof of insurance I got a title, registration and plates for an 86 shadow in about 3 weeks. There may be the phone number on the web site but here it is 800-543-8626 some times its hard to get an answer and its busy a lot but when you get an answer you give the guy a mailing address and a week later you get the papers to fill out and price list. Maybe instead of the guy from TX in the XJ chat it was the guy from NM in the Venture chat.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted August 24, 2008 Share #15 Posted August 24, 2008 Thom - up in Northwest Georgia in Silver Creek (just south of Rome). I'd like to talk to you more, please PM me with a number to reach you. Thanks for the quick response!! give me a call 386-717-1816 Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted August 24, 2008 Share #16 Posted August 24, 2008 Maybe instead of the guy from TX in the XJ chat it was the guy from NM in the Venture chat.......... Nope. Was the guy in TX. He used ITS also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murph Posted August 25, 2008 Share #17 Posted August 25, 2008 For Everyone's Info: I am parting an '83 with an will have a frame (or even a rolling chassis if needed) with a NJ title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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