Touring/Taking trips with 1litre bikes vs 650

[busabandit]

Originally Posted by msiegy

Thanks for the good advice guys. I got another chance to sit on both today and think that the sv1000 fits my height a little better. I felt too big on the 650.

In an unrelated note, I have a seller out of town that I am planning on buying a bike from. The title he has is signed by the original owner for transferring, but he never transfered it to his name. He suggests I directly transfer the title to myself. From the numerous conversations i have had he seems pretty legitimate.(wants to meet in person before any transaction, was reluctant to take a down payment to hold the bike for a few weeks)

Obviously this is not the safest way to conduct a transaction, but is it uncommon? He is sending me the VIN/original owners info(no phone #)...

Thanks for all the advice.

A bit of friendly advise.... if and when you are on the "seller" end of a title transaction make certain you and the buyer go directly to the DMV and transfer the vehicle out of your name immediately. Until that vehicle is transferred out of your name YOU are legally liable for any damages relating to anything associated with that vehicle.
Some States require signatures on the title to be notarized which may be a potential problem since your previous titled owner is out of state and unknown. good luck.
joel

[Easy Rider 2]

Originally Posted by busabandit

Until that vehicle is transferred out of your name YOU are legally liable for any damages relating to anything associated with that vehicle.

That varies by state, apparently, and although I am not a lawyer, I suspect that the situation you describe exists in very few places.

It is a good reason, however, for the SELLER to also keep a copy of the bill of sale.

[busabandit]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider 2

That varies by state, apparently, and although I am not a lawyer, I suspect that the situation you describe exists in very few places.

It is a good reason, however, for the SELLER to also keep a copy of the bill of sale.

Thanks for claifying that laws vary by state, you are correct. The point I would like to make is that I can not think of any good reason to risk leaving a vehicle in your name while it is in the posession of another person. Besides potential liability issues there is also the aspect of potential additional property tax accruing.