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rtitan · 06-16-2008, 07:58 PM

I recently saw a fz-6, and in the description it says it was a track bike and the seller has no papers, the bike was never registered.

If I were to buy it how would I even consider registering the bike to ride on the road?

Is it safe to buy a bike that was used on the track??

**jsteinb95** · 06-16-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtitan

I recently saw a fz-6, and in the description it says it was a track bike and the seller has no papers, the bike was never registered.

If I were to buy it how would I even consider registering the bike to ride on the road?

Is it safe to buy a bike that was used on the track??

no papers? never reigstered? Maybe it's stolen?!?!?!?

**Botch** · 06-16-2008, 08:33 PM

I'd:
a. Have a shop look the bike over carefully before putting down money, and
b. Contact your local DMV to see what kind of hassles you'll have getting it registered.

Good luck!

**Botch** · 06-16-2008, 08:34 PM

Oh, after what jstein said,
c. Check the VIN with the police!

Zebratounge · 06-16-2008, 08:39 PM

I have seen several of these. sometimes they are stolen or perhaps a salvaged bike. Either way something to stay away from..

Troubl · 06-17-2008, 08:14 AM

I know several people who have "track bikes". Track days can be a blast, and often people will have a bike set up for track use only, will trailer it to the track, and have a day of fun. Often these bikes have been in a wreck when they were originally street bikes, and rather than fork out a fortune fixing them back up for street use, they get converted for track use. Track bikes are definately not legal on the street.

Definately take precautions looking at such a bike if you want a bike for street use. As others have said, check the VIN to see if it's been stolen. Have it looked at by someone who knows what they're doing so you can find out what it's going to take (and how much it's going to cost) to get it set back up for street use.

DefyInertia · 06-17-2008, 08:53 AM

What kind of aftermarket goodies does it have?

rtitan · 06-17-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DefyInertia

What kind of aftermarket goodies does it have?

He didnt say!

Thanks everyone for the advice, I asked my uncle to run the VIN for me!

**boo68** · 06-17-2008, 12:08 PM

The DMV should also be able to tell you if it is a salvage title. He should have received a Certificate of Origin at the time of purchase, and even if it was never registered should have been titled.

**reiobard** · 06-17-2008, 04:50 PM

no papers = no title = no good...

06-16-2008, 07:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
rtitan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NYC Bike: Soon Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 Member #3156	question on buying a fz-6 I recently saw a fz-6, and in the description it says it was a track bike and the seller has no papers, the bike was never registered. If I were to buy it how would I even consider registering the bike to ride on the road? Is it safe to buy a bike that was used on the track??

06-16-2008, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: question on buying a fz-6 I'd: a. Have a shop look the bike over carefully before putting down money, and b. Contact your local DMV to see what kind of hassles you'll have getting it registered. Good luck! __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

06-16-2008, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: question on buying a fz-6 Oh, after what jstein said, c. Check the VIN with the police! __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

06-16-2008, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zebratounge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Fast Blue Posts: 123 Rep Power: 34 Member #718	Re: question on buying a fz-6 I have seen several of these. sometimes they are stolen or perhaps a salvaged bike. Either way something to stay away from..

06-17-2008, 08:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Troubl On the Group W bench Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Viera, FL Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 264 Rep Power: 7 Member #647	Re: question on buying a fz-6 I know several people who have "track bikes". Track days can be a blast, and often people will have a bike set up for track use only, will trailer it to the track, and have a day of fun. Often these bikes have been in a wreck when they were originally street bikes, and rather than fork out a fortune fixing them back up for street use, they get converted for track use. Track bikes are definately not legal on the street. Definately take precautions looking at such a bike if you want a bike for street use. As others have said, check the VIN to see if it's been stolen. Have it looked at by someone who knows what they're doing so you can find out what it's going to take (and how much it's going to cost) to get it set back up for street use. __________________ "Optimists believe we live in the best of all possible worlds. Pessimists fear this is true!" -from the book Murphy's Law "If the phone doesn't ring it's me." -Jimmy Buffett - 2006 Yamaha FZ6 - (in fastest Red color) - 2002 Kawasaki EX500R - R.I.P.

06-17-2008, 08:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,996 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Re: question on buying a fz-6 What kind of aftermarket goodies does it have? __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

06-17-2008, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
boo68 I'm a girl dammit! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Cod Bike: 05 FZ6 Cerulean Silver Posts: 601 Rep Power: 14 Member #395	Re: question on buying a fz-6 The DMV should also be able to tell you if it is a salvage title. He should have received a Certificate of Origin at the time of purchase, and even if it was never registered should have been titled.

06-17-2008, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Re: question on buying a fz-6 no papers = no title = no good...

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