Title help? And motorcycle talk… (1 Viewer)

[RevISK]

Does anyone have a title person?

The person who gave me my 40 has disappeared on me and never gave me the title. I’ve been driving it with plates that expired in ‘92 .

Have inspection, insurance and my local PD ran the VIN and Plates and they’re clean and clear.

Jimmy had one who retired, I found a couple online locally, contacted one and they’re charging $950.

The process seems really convoluted, someone I spoke with who did it said they probably wouldn’t do it again due to how much of a PITA it was.

 

[JohnnyFish]

Ian,

For my '78 FJ45 bonded title, I didn't use "a guy." I:

• made an appointment with the Travis County Sherrif Department,
• brought it to the VIN inspection in Manor (on the Dyna),
• got the necessary form from them,
• took that to the DMV office on Parmer where I got a "letter of rejection" IIRC
• took all that to Fry Auto Title
• paid them ~$150 for a title bond
• received plates immediately
• was mailed a bonded title that'll convert to a standard title 3 years later

Tried the same thing with the Dyna, but I was told the DMV decided it's a "mini truck" and wouldn't allow it to be titled in Texas. For that, I might need professional help.

 

[RevISK]

Ian,

For my '78 FJ45 bonded title, I didn't use "a guy." I:

• made an appointment with the Travis County Sherrif Department,
• brought it to the VIN inspection in Manor (on the Dyna),
• got the necessary form from them,
• took that to the DMV office on Parmer where I got a "letter of rejection" IIRC
• took all that to Fry Auto Title
• paid them ~$150 for a title bond
• received plates immediately
• was mailed a bonded title that'll convert to a standard title 3 years later

Tried the same thing with the Dyna, but I was told the DMV decided it's a "mini truck" and wouldn't allow it to be titled in Texas. For that, I might need professional help.
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Thanks, you laid that out in a much more reasonable way than what I have been told and read.

Love the crotchety ladies at Fry’s, seriously, they’re hilarious.

Mini Truck? That’s just silly.

Thanks again…

Ian

 

[Whitetail]

I used Lawrence Auto Title out of Taylor for my motorcycle. It went smoothly and I would use again.

 

[RevISK]

I used Lawrence Auto Title out of Taylor for my motorcycle. It went smoothly and I would use again.

Thanks, do you remember the cost? If you don't mind sharing of course...

 

[Whitetail]

Thanks, do you remember the cost? If you don't mind sharing of course...

I don't remember the exact amount, but it was about $200 10 years ago. I went this route because the folks at the Hays County tax office were less than helpful (shocking I know).

 

[RiverCityDave]

I used Lawrence Auto Title out of Taylor for my motorcycle. It went smoothly and I would use again.

kind of off topic, but what kind of MC were you titling? Im working on one for my XR...

 

[Whitetail]

kind of off topic, but what kind of MC were you titling? Im working on one for my XR...

1980 Honda CM400.....it was pretty gross to start with but the finished product was alright for a low budget cafe build.

 

[meatloaf]

I used these guys a couple of years back for a bonded title..

Centex Auto Title - Full Service Auto Title Deputy for Travis County

Renew your registration sticker, transfer your auto titles, and register your auto titles at Centex Auto Title. We offer the same auto title services as the County Tax Office without the long lines. Austin's Premier Full Service Auto Title Deputy for Travis County.

www.centexautotitle.com

My understanding is that you can go to your local tax office for a bonded title…

 

[RiverCityDave]

1980 Honda CM400.....it was pretty gross to start with but the finished product was alright for a low budget cafe build.

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Are those COMSTAR wheels? Pretty cool man.

 

[Whitetail]

Are those COMSTAR wheels? Pretty cool man.

Oh yeah.

 

[RevISK]

I’m finally freakin legal…