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OldSchoolSuzu · 05-20-2011, 10:24 AM

Hey I need some help and advice on this one. I found an old 1980s GS450L from a guy who had it behind his house. I asked him about it and he said its been sitting there for awhile under a cover and he wants to get rid of it. He's never had the title for it as it is not in running condition. He has been working on it to try and get it to run but has only gotten it to start and idle for a little bit, however he has not had any time to work on it and it doesnt run anymore. I am looking for a project bike and for what he is selling it for would be a great start. so I'm wondering if anyone can tell me where the VIN# would be located on these old bikes so I can at least see if its stolen, salvage, or otherwise. Also, if it comes back clean, how awful is the process going to be to get a title in my name?
Second question is, he also has another older suzuki but the only markings i can see are TSCC. he said he has the title for this bike but I am unsure of what the bike even is. Its also a 1980s bike so I was wondering if anyone could shine some light on what it may be. thanks for help on both issues!

The_AirHawk · 05-20-2011, 10:49 AM

Look for the VIN on the steering-neck, or possibly one of the downtubes of the frame in front of the engine. Engine # will probably be low, on one side or another of the "oil pan" part of the engine case.

I doubt it's stolen, but it does pay to check. If he's the Owner of Title, and you know which state it's been titled - you can apply for a "Lost Title" and have him sign it when you get the copy back from the state.

Good Luck; 'Cuz you're gonna need it....

Morbo the Destroyer · 05-20-2011, 11:24 AM

It's next to impossible to get a title in FL in cases like this. Call your local DMV and explain the situation. Find out what the requirements are to get a clear title. They may be such a PITA that you'd be better off finding another project bike.

Buzglyd · 05-20-2011, 11:35 AM

Yeah you don't want the main part of your project to be cleaning up the paper trail.

05-20-2011, 10:24 AM	#1
OldSchoolSuzu Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1	1980s Suzuki GS450L Hey I need some help and advice on this one. I found an old 1980s GS450L from a guy who had it behind his house. I asked him about it and he said its been sitting there for awhile under a cover and he wants to get rid of it. He's never had the title for it as it is not in running condition. He has been working on it to try and get it to run but has only gotten it to start and idle for a little bit, however he has not had any time to work on it and it doesnt run anymore. I am looking for a project bike and for what he is selling it for would be a great start. so I'm wondering if anyone can tell me where the VIN# would be located on these old bikes so I can at least see if its stolen, salvage, or otherwise. Also, if it comes back clean, how awful is the process going to be to get a title in my name? Second question is, he also has another older suzuki but the only markings i can see are TSCC. he said he has the title for this bike but I am unsure of what the bike even is. Its also a 1980s bike so I was wondering if anyone could shine some light on what it may be. thanks for help on both issues!

05-20-2011, 10:49 AM	#2
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Look for the VIN on the steering-neck, or possibly one of the downtubes of the frame in front of the engine. Engine # will probably be low, on one side or another of the "oil pan" part of the engine case. I doubt it's stolen, but it does pay to check. If he's the Owner of Title, and you know which state it's been titled - you can apply for a "Lost Title" and have him sign it when you get the copy back from the state. Good Luck; 'Cuz you're gonna need it.... __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now... Last edited by The_AirHawk : 05-20-2011 at 10:51 AM.

05-20-2011, 11:24 AM	#3
Morbo the Destroyer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,309	It's next to impossible to get a title in FL in cases like this. Call your local DMV and explain the situation. Find out what the requirements are to get a clear title. They may be such a PITA that you'd be better off finding another project bike. __________________ Fun Facts to Know and Tell! Thomas Jefferson wrote that the 1st Amendment erected a "wall of separation" between the church and the state (James Madison said it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's term that sticks with us today). The phrase is commonly thought to mean that the government should not establish, support, or otherwise involve itself in any religion. Its.......A FACT!

05-20-2011, 11:35 AM	#4
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Yeah you don't want the main part of your project to be cleaning up the paper trail. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

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