mac250 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I finally ended my first (and last, ever) fight for a title for a bike that didn't have one when purchased. The bike was previously stolen.However Vargas reported it as recovered. But long story short I now hold the title in my hand. The insurance company that held it said it would be salvage title. But this says "original" NOT salvage on it and looks like every other title in my safe What should a salvage title look like? Or say on it to differentiate it from a clean title? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 It will say salvage or rebuilt depending if it's been inspected... It's on the front of the title, but I forget exactly where since it's been awhile... My vmax was rebuilt and it was typed right on the title... Theft recovery are usually, if not always, branded titles... Best bet may be to call bmv. Hate to see you get a felony (according to bmv this is a felony, but don't hold me to it) for riding it without having it inspected due to a misunderstanding with the title itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzaME Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Top of the title dead center. Will say original if its clean. Salvage or rebuilt salvage depending if it passed inspection yet or not as stated above. My GSXR is theft recovery rebuilt title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzaME Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 And if you do call the DMV you dont have to tell them anything about you riding it or not.. just ask them title situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac250 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 That's what confuses me. This one says "original"However I had to obtain it from the insurance company that claimed it when it was stolen from original owner in2004. When I go to the dmv. With "original" will it need to be inspected, or can I register it as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac250 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Also. It's a dual sport fort bike. My intention is to register it. Use it 90% on trails. And perhaps to a gas station or too but not so much street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 It doesn't matter what the title says that you have... You need to call them to find out the actual status... I've never heard of a clean title theft recovery... If it is salvage, it will need to be inspected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzaME Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) That's what confuses me. This one says "original"However I had to obtain it from the insurance company that claimed it when it was stolen from original owner in2004.When I go to the dmv. With "original" will it need to be inspected, or can I register it as is? Like he said give them a call^ If it says clean title and it IS an ohio title you some how might be able to pass bybut if its still in a different state then once you transfer it, it might be branded rebuilt or slavage.. Edited February 27, 2015 by ItzaME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac250 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 It is an Ohio title. But I will call nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzaME Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 It is an Ohio title. But I will call nonetheless. Let us kno how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 If the title looks good, I wouldn't call. But if you do call don't use your name or give them anything that can link you to the bike or title, because well, you know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Lol that's a dumb statement... Who cares what that piece of paper says? When you get arrested and the bike impounded and booked on a class 5 felony, good luck arguing that a piece of paper makes you exempt from the law... He needs to call and ask, he doesn't need a fake name or anything stupid like that... He just needs to find out the title status of his vehicle... Youre making a big thing out of nothing... It's kinda fuckin odd, really Edited March 1, 2015 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Class 5 felony for what?Taking a legal document to an independently owned and operated license department and getting registration and license plates??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 If you go for plates on it and the BMV issues them then I'd say you are good. Something an insurance person says on the phone doesn't matter - if the title is not branded then it is not branded. If there is some brand or other legal roadblock that prevents them issuing plates then they will explain to you what needs to be done. It is much more likely they will refuse to issue the plates by mistake than issue invalid plates by mistake. The BMV is not out to trick you out of having a legally drivable vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 There is a section for brands. What does it say? Look up the title # online - is there anything listed in the brands box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac250 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I haven't called yet. It's rather low priority. But I rather agree with the above. I'm going to take it to my bmv. And attempt to title it, legally. As it says "original title" on it I believe they will give me plates or tell me upfront if something is amiss. Then I get it inspected. THEN get plates. Either way the outcome the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I agree just go and play dumb. Worst they can do is tell you to get it inspected and you lost maybe 10 minutes of your day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzaME Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yes your title may be the original. Who's name is on it? That is the one that has to sign ownership over to the buyer as it were. Which has to be done in front of a notary. An odometer form also has to be filled out as well. Did anyone sign the back of the title to transfer it? If it is signed and dated and notorized the only thing extra would be a an extra 5 bucks for not transferring within 30 days. The insurance company does not issue titles so in reality the status won't change until it is transferred to your name. Call your local title office and explain the situation. You may want to block your number if you can't prove that you obtained the bike legally. You may have issues if no one signed over ownership on the original title. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac250 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Obtained legally? Gray area I guess. However I know members of this board have gotten bikes and later obtained the title through other means.The nBike was obtained in a trade. Then later the history was discovered. However the title is in progressives name. But has been signed and notarized to me. Yes I'll have to pay the extra fee. But all things aside what else could go down?Regardless of history or situation, I have the legal title, from the legal owner, signed and motorized legally to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) You have legal title signed over, you don't have anything to worry about. People seem to be making a huge deal of this. Just go in and title it, they will tell you whether or not it needs inspected. If it does, you have to go there anyways to pay for inspection to get receipt to take to inspection location. It's really not a big deal, you don't need a fake passport and foreign bank account like people seem to be suggesting. Just make sure not to ride the thing until you know title status. Riding a bike without tags is one thing, but riding a salvage bike with no inspection is much worse. Edited March 4, 2015 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Please quote where anyone told him he needed a fake passport and bank account. No one told him to do anything illegal. If he goes and gets the new title and there is an issue he will be informed. If there is not an issue then he is good to go. Just because some of us are not choir boys and don't go above and beyond to make the governments life easier doesn't mean we are bad people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac250 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 What do they inspect for? If I should so choose just to use it ff road, would it still need inspected anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) If you don't tag it then you won't need to have it inspected... Inspection is nothing big, they check to make sure lights and such work, and ask for any receipts for repairs (being a theft recovery this wouldn't be necessary unless you actually do make repairs)... It's mainly just them trying to find stolen parts by checking vins and receipts, and making sure the vehicle is road worthy... When I was in getting my bike inspected, there was a subaru in there that was still wrecked, dude threw new lights on it and took it in and they passed him.. It's nothing in depth, just a revenue builder Edited March 5, 2015 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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