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**firstwing85** · #1 02-21-2013, 11:52 AM,

there is an 85 ltd for sale in my area and I am going to go see it tomorrow morning,
it has been sitting for 10 years plus, he told me that it was a strong runner when it was parked by a relative,
the owner passed away and the bike was passed on to him but the transfer papers were never done, so there is no registration.
I am going to go see this bike as a possible parts bike for mine.
he is asking $1200 for it, is that a reasonable price as it has not run for 10+ years?

ship · #2 02-21-2013, 12:28 PM,

Seems a bit high to me. I got one for $850 was also Ltd had not been sitting around as long. No title.

Ship

#3 02-21-2013, 06:02 PM,

does seem a bit high - if the bike is in good shape may be worth while - you can count on redoing the carburetors, replacing the tires and changing the timing belts at minimum, the gas tank may be iffy. These bikes are not good sitters..!!

**firstwing85** · #4 02-22-2013, 06:05 PM,

seen the bike today, all the chrome is very rusty and the exhaust is shot.
I made him an offer but he wants to show it to a few more people first.
so time will tell.

old gold · #5 02-23-2013, 07:16 AM,

Check with your DMV about obtaining a new title, even though the PO is dead. I faced a similiar situation here in Illinois on a boat title. The PO passed in 1996, so the DMV/DNR office required me to send a certified, registered, return receipt required, letter to the PO. Since he couldn't sign the receipt, it was returned to me by the post office stamped "Addressee Deceased". That unopened letter, plus the appropriate DMV/DNR forms and a check, got me a new title and registration in about 30 days.

#6 02-23-2013, 07:38 AM,

I had the same problem with a pickup here in Ontario P.O. died and I had a heck of a time getting the title changed

**firstwing85** · #7 02-23-2013, 10:13 AM,

thanks for your input guys, time will tell weather I'll get it or not.

elcamino121 · #8 03-07-2013, 08:16 AM,

(02-23-2013, 10:13 AM)firstwing85 Wrote: thanks for your input guys, time will tell weather I'll get it or not.

Johan, did you pick this up?

**firstwing85** · #9 03-07-2013, 11:17 PM,

(03-07-2013, 08:16 AM)elcamino121 Wrote:
(02-23-2013, 10:13 AM)firstwing85 Wrote: thanks for your input guys, time will tell weather I'll get it or not.

Johan, did you pick this up?

not yet, the guy still wants the full price and wants to show it to a few other guys.

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