State Inspection Help

Originally Posted by Pete

Starwolf: Thanks, seems like a lot of BS. I've read here on CC about the title companies. Any info (names, etc.) on those?

I tried to contact a local woman who ran a title service, but I think she passed away. I'm in a similar situation as you, minus the whole inspection part, thank god we did away with them a few years back. I do know that there are companies that work nationwide, but I'm trying to find a local company if at all possible, then it's just a matter of having the cash available when I find them.
I could do it myself, but it IS a lot of bullshit, personally, I'd rather pay someone else to do all the leg work for me.

I will also note that I believe you sort of end up having to sell the vehicle for whatever amount the repair or storage fees are. Usually this is done to the title company (on paper) then the title company "sells" it back to you, and then you get the title in your name, with the actual production year for that vehicle.

Most states destroy old records after several years of no activity, so they usually have "no record" of these old non registered vehicles,
what I do is go in with the VIN number and ask them if there is any back fees due on this bike, AFTER they say they have "no record of this vehicle" then I tell them that already I own the bike, it's been in my garage for many years, many years ago I had it registered in a "non operation" title in my name and I lost the title and plates when I moved.
after that they collect some money from me issue me a duplicate title in my name and hand me my new license plate.

Yes, I know that's a lie, but it's not stealing or defrauding anyone out of a motorcycle, it's just simple enough way for the simple minded clerks at DMV to understand and gets a bike on the road again.

You guys need to learn how to lie better, our government is built on this premise.

True Torch, though I TRY to be an honest feller, I am not lying when I state I have possession and have had possession for xx years, and that I am seeking the last known registered owner. Usually if the last owner even see's the certified letter, or the ad, they most generally say something like" eh too many bad memories on that bike, i don't want it back" ,"fuck that bike it almost killed me", " I don't have the cash to buy my old bike back" ," fuck it , its been 24 years since it was mine, someone else can enjoy it now" or they don't reply at all, possibly due to death, imprisonment, relocation, living off the grid, age,mental status, homelessness, alien abduction or other reasons.