Any clue, guys?

LifeLizzyLoves · 09-02-2009, 12:17 AM

Hey,
Looking at buying a bike, not current on it's registration. Owner says he'll deduct the cost of getting it current from the price (has to move, motivated to sell, etc). I put the VIN in the CA DMV website, it can't calculate the fees, says "Current application in progress."

Any idea if that means it's for sure not legit? I don't wanna waste my time... anybody from Cali know about this kinda thing??

Thanks!

-Lizzy

WyoJames · 09-02-2009, 12:26 AM

I would take the vin down to the DMV and have them run it in person...you definitely want to make sure its a legit vin and the bike isn't stolen

JORDAN N · 09-02-2009, 12:31 AM

so in california if don't register something for a couple years you have pay for the time u didnt have it registered?

WyoJames · 09-02-2009, 12:32 AM

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so in california if don't register something for a couple years you have pay for the time u didnt have it registered?

Yeah, many states have adopted this (if not all)

LifeLizzyLoves · 09-02-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WyoJames

I would take the vin down to the DMV and have them run it in person...you definitely want to make sure its a legit vin and the bike isn't stolen

That's exactly what's happening tomorrow morning!

Thanks!

WyoJames · 09-02-2009, 12:34 AM

Good deal, let us know how it turns out

LifeLizzyLoves · 09-02-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WyoJames

Yeah, many states have adopted this (if not all)

James is right... in CA, it's 80% of the original fee per year. I think they cut it off after 2yrs, though. It's insane... one bike I looked at had over $400 to get it current registration.

It's a wonder how CA can charge fees like that and still be in a budget crisis!

LifeLizzyLoves · 09-02-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by WyoJames

Good deal, let us know how it turns out

Will do. Thanks again!

JORDAN N · 09-02-2009, 12:49 AM

Maine doesn't do this yet, thankfully. By the way what is the bike you are looking at?

LifeLizzyLoves · 09-02-2009, 1:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JORDAN N

Maine doesn't do this yet, thankfully. By the way what is the bike you are looking at?

Hopefully Maine NEVER does that. Hey, what's the weather like for riding out there?

I'm looking at an 05 F4i.

LifeLizzyLoves · 09-02-2009, 1:16 AM

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Hopefully Maine NEVER does that. Hey, what's the weather like for riding out there?

I'm looking at an 05 F4i.

Oh, maybe I should explain. I have an 05 F4i, my brother and I split the cost, figured within 6 months one of us would wanna get a diff bike, sadly he laid it down

(but, he's okay!

), so he's buying me out and I just so happen to still want an F4i. Thus this thread.

WyoJames · 09-02-2009, 2:03 AM

To bad about your bro layin down the other bike. But at least he is okay and it gives you this chance you get another toy

LifeLizzyLoves · 09-02-2009, 7:21 PM

I'm just thankful he's okay. But yeah, it's neat we'll both have bikes, hopefully.

Oh, went to the DMV today - they won't give specific info since I'm not the owner... would say that the registration expired in Nov '08 (owner disclosed that, so that's truthful). Reregistration costs estimated to run somewhere low $200ish. So says the CA DMV. Lucky it's not been expired longer, then it'd be even more $$$.

I'll keep you all updated...I'm set to see the bike this Friday, 9/4.

JORDAN N · 09-03-2009, 12:37 AM

Sorry to hear about the bike getting laid down. Glad he is okay. How much damage?

This summer has not been great. Most of June and July rained. August was pretty good. The mornings are pretty cold now but nice during the day and afternoon. Tuesday morning was like 42F.....brrrr. How about over there in CA?

LifeLizzyLoves · 09-04-2009, 11:00 PM

Plenty of cosmetic damage, a few issues here and there, but the only necessary mechanical repair is the radiator and fan... which are on their way to me as we speak, in a Fed Ex truck. (Gotta love eBay!)

That weather sounds awful. :/ I hate rain. Well, here it's been hot. Highs between 95-105. It's 7pm and 85 degrees where I live. It's just a heatwave right now, won't stay this hot all the time. Better than rain, I say!

Now... to the important news... I looked at the F4i today. Tomorrow morning I'll fork over the cash and take it home! Yay!

JORDAN N · 09-05-2009, 10:56 PM

Awesome!! take some pictures when you get the chance.

LifeLizzyLoves · 10-23-2009, 11:28 PM

As promised, here are a few pictures... took the first 2 in the dark the night I'd bought it, sorry they're not much. The second pic is of the sticker the previous owner had on it... I thought it was funny because the first F4i my brother and I bought had a purple butterfly decal, and this one has a flaming skull. So, he removed a purple butterfly from his, and I'll probably remove a flaming skull from mine.

3rd picture: Ortega highway taught me a lesson. I laid it down [lowside]... bummer. But, gotta make the best of it - I'm alive!

I had gear on, and didn't let go 'til the bike&I quit sliding, so the bike took most of the scratches for me. Other than one gash and a small patch of road rash, I was just sore for a couple weeks. Not bad, all things considered.

After I replace the stator cover, shift lever and signal [yes, I'll do before and afters], you'll get a nice smattering of photos of the fairings post-lowside. [No, I'm not replacing the fairings right away. It's completely ridable.]

Hope everyone else is staying rubber side down!

ATGATT!

FTP_929 · 10-24-2009, 12:35 AM

don't you hate when the stator cracks? UGH..i went to replace my stator after a low side,and when i took the cracked one off.Some of the engine case was attached to the cover with JBWeld..thank you previous owner

I hate when people put retarded stickers on their bikes (i.e the flaming skull) this dude in my old neighborhood has "Sit down,spread em wide,it's not a sportster its a super glide"

on the windscreen of his SRAD....wtf

By the way that was 4 months ago,and i'm finally able to get the motor welded so hopefully it works out

WyoJames · 10-24-2009, 2:28 AM

That sucks about the lowside. Good to see you happy and well not to long afterwards tho

haha

Junkie · 10-24-2009, 4:24 AM

I may be missing it but... you don't appear to have been ATGATT in the crash picture. Jeans aren't ATG.

spina220 · 10-24-2009, 7:14 AM

Sorry to hear about the crash, glad to see the horse didn't scare you into not riding again, because that happens........alot, oh I would lose the flaming scull sticker too, way to go!

LifeLizzyLoves · 10-26-2009, 9:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FTP_929

don't you hate when the stator cracks? UGH..i went to replace my stator after a low side,and when i took the cracked one off.Some of the engine case was attached to the cover with JBWeld..thank you previous owner

I hate when people put retarded stickers on their bikes (i.e the flaming skull) this dude in my old neighborhood has "Sit down,spread em wide,it's not a sportster its a super glide"

on the windscreen of his SRAD....wtf

By the way that was 4 months ago,and i'm finally able to get the motor welded so hopefully it works out

Yeah, I sure was bummed about my stator, but glad it wasn't something worse, ya know? Man, I always hear great things about JBWeld, sad to hear something bad about it! But that stinks about your engine case... let me know how it works out when you get it all fixed!

LifeLizzyLoves · 10-26-2009, 9:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WyoJames

That sucks about the lowside. Good to see you happy and well not to long afterwards tho

haha

I'll be happier when I next ride!

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Originally Posted by Junkie

I may be missing it but... you don't appear to have been ATGATT in the crash picture. Jeans aren't ATG.

Junkie, you're right. I don't have leathers yet. I did have on my helmet, boots, gloves, & jacket. The ATGATT was just a friendly reminder to everyone since my lowside was a reminder of the importance of gear. I have to pay for my Spring semester tuition, then finish off my ATG. Good call on your part about ATG though.

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Sorry to hear about the crash, glad to see the horse didn't scare you into not riding again, because that happens........alot, oh I would lose the flaming scull sticker too, way to go!

Thanks, Spina!

Yeah, the sticker's gotta go...

. Happy riding!

FTP_929 · 10-26-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeLizzyLoves

Yeah, I sure was bummed about my stator, but glad it wasn't something worse, ya know? Man, I always hear great things about JBWeld, sad to hear something bad about it! But that stinks about your engine case... let me know how it works out when you get it all fixed!

well the jb weld did it's job i mean it held the piece in place i guess it was just missing some metal and let oil go thru and eventually went/soaked thru the JBStik

FTP_929 · 10-29-2009, 3:12 AM

..you look like the girl from dexter..

sheepofblue · 10-29-2009, 3:13 PM

Good on you for wearing gear and keep up the good work. Just a guess though (could be wrong).... a class would be a great benefit. Both you and your brother lowsided, that is to big of a trend for me. Learn, live and ride

HondaGalToo · 10-29-2009, 7:09 PM

Glad you're ok, relatively! You mentioned holding onto your bike whilst sliding...not a good idea. When you fall, let the bike go, you don't want to be anywhere near it if it starts to flip. Just an FYI.

LifeLizzyLoves · 11-07-2009, 1:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FTP_929

well the jb weld did it's job i mean it held the piece in place i guess it was just missing some metal and let oil go thru and eventually went/soaked thru the JBStik

Glad you fixed it up and are back riding!

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Originally Posted by FTP_929

..you look like the girl from dexter..

I have no idea who that is... ? Is Dexter a movie, TV show, or band?

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Good on you for wearing gear and keep up the good work. Just a guess though (could be wrong).... a class would be a great benefit. Both you and your brother lowsided, that is to big of a trend for me. Learn, live and ride

Ahh, we both have taken the MSF course, actually. I took it earlier this year... just attempted Ortega Hwy before my skills should allow. I figured on taking it slowly, but Ortega decided to remind me I need more practice on simpler places first. Lesson learned. Good call on the class, though.

As for my brother, he's a pretty good rider, he's been riding 2 or 3 years, and a pickup clipped him on the fwy (

), so his wasn't particularly his fault. But he's ok and we got to work on our bikes together.

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Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Glad you're ok, relatively! You mentioned holding onto your bike whilst sliding...not a good idea. When you fall, let the bike go, you don't want to be anywhere near it if it starts to flip. Just an FYI.

Good point! I will keep that in mind, though I hope to never have to bring it to the forefront of my mind!

LifeLizzyLoves · 11-07-2009, 1:21 AM

Quick update: I swapped out my stator cover, and got the shift lever and signals in the mail... soon to be installed and photos posted.