Took in another stray...

evl_twn · 12-03-2007, 07:00 PM

I've been after this bike for several years, I found out about it sometime in 2004 if I remember correctly. There's a small town not to far from here, and this was a police impound bike. The guy ran from the cops, and didn't get away, so they confiscated the bike (or so I'm told).

The tag on the bike expired in 02, so that must have been in 2001. Supposedly, they filed all the necessary paperwork for the forfeiture of the title, etc, but in the years that followed they have managed to lose all records of the bike. This was sitting in an old run down building that they used for storage, and the building was recently demolished. I have been constantly asking about the bike (a friend of mine is on the PD there) and they have been planning on putting it up for auction for a long time, but since there's no records, they told him to dispose of it.

The fate of the bike now rests on whether or not I can get a title for it. I'm going to talk to some people in the city offices to see if I can at least get a bill of sale (buy it for $1, or whatever, just so I can have SOMETHING to go on) and then try to get it titled. If the title thing doesn't work out, at least I can use it for spare parts for the other one. I just hope I can get it sorted, the bike is all there, and sure it needs work, but I still think it's worth "saving".

Any thoughts on how to go about getting this thing titled?

SheepOfBlue · 12-03-2007, 07:19 PM

I think you just apply for a lost title. It would be a good idea to get a copy of the police confiscation report etc (strange they can steal a bike for running though) and a bill of sale. The title should show up in the previous owner still but I would think a retitle would be easy since the state decided he no longer owned it. Something does sound fishy on it though....

bwhip · 12-03-2007, 07:55 PM

Cool! Congrats!

CBRVFR · 12-03-2007, 08:26 PM

Nice find, tattoo-boy.

Now you have a title, even if the bike doesn't...

NorthernRR · 12-03-2007, 08:50 PM

Nice find, glad to see that it doesn't clash with anything in there. hahaha

seamus · 12-03-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

...Any thoughts on how to go about getting this thing titled?

Yup. Give it to me and I'll get it titled.

Call the DMV and tell them the situation. You'll probably need a statement from the police department to verify the circumstances.

Baketech · 12-04-2007, 05:25 AM

Nice canvas....

I've only done the missing title thing once, and that was here in Hoosierland. Took several police checks and a hefty fee for a lien/title search. Ended up only being able to get a salvage title, but it was a track car anyway, so it didn't matter.

That bike looks pretty sound, and is probably a super candidate for resto....but I just can't help but think that you should amp it up a notch and do a nice 6X replica...

evl_twn · 12-04-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Nice canvas....

I've only done the missing title thing once, and that was here in Hoosierland. Took several police checks and a hefty fee for a lien/title search. Ended up only being able to get a salvage title, but it was a track car anyway, so it didn't matter.

That bike looks pretty sound, and is probably a super candidate for resto....but I just can't help but think that you should amp it up a notch and do a nice 6X replica...

If I can get the title sorted, I'll attempt to bring it back to life. The bike would look nice in Rothmans livery, but that depends on how bad the stock body looks after some cleaning...

Baketech · 12-04-2007, 10:21 AM

That was my next line of thinking...a Rothmans RVF rep....

CBRVFR · 12-04-2007, 11:50 AM

What are you thinking for the extra V4 in the garage?

Baketech · 12-04-2007, 12:19 PM

Funny you should ask...been noodling on mine a bit. But it's not going to be a rep....

nhfirefighter13 · 12-04-2007, 12:36 PM

Niiiiiiice find.

tigerblade · 12-04-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Funny you should ask...been noodling on mine a bit. But it's not going to be a rep....

Yeah I haven't had a status report in ages.

phobe · 12-05-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Funny you should ask...been noodling on mine a bit. But it's not going to be a rep....

Still trying to route the hoses for the undertail rad?

Baketech · 12-05-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Still trying to route the hoses for the undertail rad?

No room since the can is there...

phobe · 12-05-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

No room since the can is there...

I hope the build is well-documented and photographed... looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

Baketech · 12-05-2007, 04:07 PM

Been taking a few snaps...

Since I don't have a broken foot, or a drag car project this winter, I should make some progress...

12-03-2007, 07:00 PM	#1
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Took in another stray... I've been after this bike for several years, I found out about it sometime in 2004 if I remember correctly. There's a small town not to far from here, and this was a police impound bike. The guy ran from the cops, and didn't get away, so they confiscated the bike (or so I'm told). The tag on the bike expired in 02, so that must have been in 2001. Supposedly, they filed all the necessary paperwork for the forfeiture of the title, etc, but in the years that followed they have managed to lose all records of the bike. This was sitting in an old run down building that they used for storage, and the building was recently demolished. I have been constantly asking about the bike (a friend of mine is on the PD there) and they have been planning on putting it up for auction for a long time, but since there's no records, they told him to dispose of it. The fate of the bike now rests on whether or not I can get a title for it. I'm going to talk to some people in the city offices to see if I can at least get a bill of sale (buy it for $1, or whatever, just so I can have SOMETHING to go on) and then try to get it titled. If the title thing doesn't work out, at least I can use it for spare parts for the other one. I just hope I can get it sorted, the bike is all there, and sure it needs work, but I still think it's worth "saving". Any thoughts on how to go about getting this thing titled? Attached Thumbnails

12-03-2007, 07:19 PM	#2
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,410	Re: Took in another stray... I think you just apply for a lost title. It would be a good idea to get a copy of the police confiscation report etc (strange they can steal a bike for running though) and a bill of sale. The title should show up in the previous owner still but I would think a retitle would be easy since the state decided he no longer owned it. Something does sound fishy on it though.... __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

12-03-2007, 07:55 PM	#3
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,906	Re: Took in another stray... Cool! Congrats! __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery

12-03-2007, 08:26 PM	#4
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,040	Re: Took in another stray... Nice find, tattoo-boy. Now you have a title, even if the bike doesn't... __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

12-03-2007, 08:50 PM	#5
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,402	Re: Took in another stray... Nice find, glad to see that it doesn't clash with anything in there. hahaha __________________ See you at Indy

12-04-2007, 05:25 AM	#7
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,729	Re: Took in another stray... Nice canvas.... I've only done the missing title thing once, and that was here in Hoosierland. Took several police checks and a hefty fee for a lien/title search. Ended up only being able to get a salvage title, but it was a track car anyway, so it didn't matter. That bike looks pretty sound, and is probably a super candidate for resto....but I just can't help but think that you should amp it up a notch and do a nice 6X replica... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

12-04-2007, 10:21 AM	#9
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,729	Re: Took in another stray... That was my next line of thinking...a Rothmans RVF rep.... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

12-04-2007, 11:50 AM	#10
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,040	Re: Took in another stray... What are you thinking for the extra V4 in the garage? __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

12-04-2007, 12:19 PM	#11
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,729	Re: Took in another stray... Funny you should ask...been noodling on mine a bit. But it's not going to be a rep.... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

12-04-2007, 12:36 PM	#12
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,035 Images: 58	Re: Took in another stray... Niiiiiiice find. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

12-05-2007, 04:07 PM	#17
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,729	Re: Took in another stray... Been taking a few snaps... Since I don't have a broken foot, or a drag car project this winter, I should make some progress... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."