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11-04-2011, 12:37 AM
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VIN verification.
Got a question for the lawmen on here. (I'm in Georgia.) Was just given a 1986 Harley 883 basket case. All it needs is frame, and I've found one, BUT no title. It's a 1986 Harley Frame. Any way to get it ran to make sure it's a legal frame?
Don't want to spend over a grand for a new frame, when I found one for under 200 bucks.
But I want to make sure I'm not going to put a bike together only to find out I can't get a title on it.
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11-04-2011, 12:58 AM
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im always "carryingmypeace"
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You should just be able to write the vin down and have the local authorities run it for you, wouldnt take a minute.
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11-04-2011, 01:00 AM
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Don't do anything until you know its not stolen. A buddy of mine did a full restoration on a BSA and when he went to the DMV it turned up stolen and was confiscated on the spot.
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11-04-2011, 01:00 AM
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Thanks. I actually ave the VIN. Wrote it down and told him I'll be back in a day or two to pick up the frame.
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11-04-2011, 01:03 AM
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Have you considered contacting local Harley dealer?
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11-04-2011, 01:10 AM
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These frames run anywhere from 800 bucks on up to a couple grand for the specials. So, when I found this, I had to look at it. The possible theft issue is the entire reason I wanted to find out first, because I don't want to spend some money and find out it's worthless.
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11-04-2011, 02:18 AM
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You should be able to run the VIN at the DMV and see if it is legit. A reported stolen VIN stays on the books forever, but a VIN that has not been paid up for a number of years (here in CA it is 10 years) falls off the books so you can register it as a "new" VIN with no penalties.
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11-04-2011, 05:40 AM
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Check with your local PD or SO. There may be an Auto Theft Task Force there. Here in Texas, the ATTF's have more access than other officers. They will have NICB access, the insurance database.
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11-04-2011, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by robocop10mm
Check with your local PD or SO. There may be an Auto Theft Task Force there. Here in Texas, the ATTF's have more access than other officers. They will have NICB access, the insurance database.
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Called the local sheriff's office. Seems, according to them, they aren't allowed to run a VIN unless the vehicle is sitting in front of them. Will pursue other avenues and keep you guys advised!!
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11-04-2011, 06:36 PM
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Called the local sheriff's office. Seems, according to them, they aren't allowed to run a VIN unless the vehicle is sitting in front of them. Will pursue other avenues and keep you guys advised!!
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Well then have them go run it in front of the guy selling it.
I have been interested in cars in the past and run the VIN past a friend of mine who is a cop. His deal was that I just had to tell him where it was before he ran the VIN so they could recover it if it came up stolen. I would give him the location before giving him the VIN. I have no problem with that and I would tell the seller exactly what I was doing so if it was a stolen car he knew the cops were on the phone and would be there in a heartbeat if it was a stolen car.
A few months ago I was looking at a 1946 Jeep and the VIN on the title did not match the frame number or the body tub number. He had three different numbers! I just walked away from it. I think the guy got ripped off when he bought the thing but he had never had the VIN verified! Buyer beware!
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