Craigslist Yin and Yang

[guzziownr]

A reasonably priced 850 T?  Rare as rocking horse poop: https://hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/6127870556.html




Basic big block priced like an exotic?  All too common:  https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/mcy/6131731344.html


Great pic BTW, perhaps dim the lights for more exotic atmosphere?

[chuck peterson]

That t is also in the swap meet here from one of our own

[Psychopasta]

That raises a question I've always had. If a bike has no title, and you buy it and restore it, what do you do then?

- Pasta

[jumpmaster]

That raises a question I've always had. If a bike has no title, and you buy it and restore it, what do you do then?

- Pasta

In Maryland, you do the research before going to the DMV and write down the specific language, and citation number, in the MD vehicle code that states that a bill of sale is sufficient if the vehicle is coming from a state that does not issue titles for vehicles above a certain age.  Then, you prepare yourself to argue with the first, and second, DMV clerks you talk to before you ask to speak to a supervisor, who will grudgingly look up the reference you provide to him (if you insist) to verify that you are correct.  I successfully registered an old truck with no title from Georgia a few years ago & this was the process I had to go through.

I'd check to verify that Connecticut has such a provision before buying that bike, or any bike with that kind of claim in the sales pitch.  If you're in a state that doesn't have such a provision, then you search out one of the many companies that specializes in handling this situation - Hemmings Motor News usually has several ads from such people - and prepare yourself for at least a couple of hundred dollars in costs to have it done.  Reviews I've read in different discussion groups report mixed successes with this route - usually the buyers were ultimately successful, but the hassle quotient & expenses involved varied greatly.

By the way, on the "cheap" T3 in the first CL ad, despite the claim that the bike stops well, I noticed that the left side rotor looks like it hasn't felt the squeeze of brake pads in quite awhile, while the right side is nice and shiny.  Makes me wonder about the unseen rear rotor, not to mention the accuracy of the other claims on the bike's condition.  $2,000 might be a bit high if the bike looks basically good but the mechanics are trashed...

Oh, and if you are going to restore it, it would be wise to get the title issue settled BEFORE putting lots of time and money into the project!  Sounds like common sense, but sometimes good sense isn't that common.

[steven c]

 Rotor is now shiny, over winter rusting. I feel i gave an honest discription of the bike.

[radguzzi]

Rotor is now shiny, over winter rusting. I feel i gave an honest discription of the bike.

   I agree. 

I shoulda bought that T-3 from you last year, especially given who had owned it.

Best,
Rob


 

[craigclu]

Great pic BTW, perhaps dim the lights for more exotic atmosphere?

The old, "Must see at night to appreciate"

[jumpmaster]

Rotor is now shiny, over winter rusting. I feel i gave an honest discription of the bike.

 

Sorry if it looked like I was insulting the honor of the owner/seller.  Just pointing out an inconsistency in the photos that a potential buyer should notice and ask about.  Your comment addresses the issue...

[Bud]

     Tough crowd Steve!

[steven c]

 Tough crowd tough crowd...
https://youtu.be/0SVZvWaMWsA
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[steven c]

Oh, shiny rotors!It was a good observation.