Posted by
LukeM on
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Ever-have-some-extra-money-in-your-pocket-tp4057460p4059447.html
Time for a 6 month check-in on this project:
Turns out the bike may be easier to get operational than it would to get it titled...
The lady who was the original owner was also the notary public who notarized the bill of sale.
The bike was never titled, and she bought it new back in 1971.
Ohio is the biggest PITA when it comes to titling stuff, especially if you have to go through all their channels. I visited the BMV, and was given a packet of information, forms, and a flowchart (seriously?!?) on the process.
Given that it'll probably cost me upwards of $400 to get this thing legal, I'm wondering if it's worth it to just sell it as a complete parts bike to someone on this forum, and let them deal with the legalities.
The bike does run, albeit not well.
The tank will need a good cleaning.
The stock mufflers are corroded badly, and will need to be replaced.
The battery does hold a charge.
The tires are brand new, maybe 10 miles on them (from pushing it here and there).
The seat looks very good, no cracks or tears.
I have a couple of rebuild kits for the carbs.
If you are interested in this bike, let me know via PM, and we'll try to work this out. All I can offer you is a bill of sale (not notarized by me, of course) and a wish that you'll have better luck in your state than I did with mine.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.