Recent content by Caligula7

Thanks for the replies - very much appreciated. Yes, by 'registers in his name', I did mean to say 'suppose he has a new title in his name'. Regardless, as pointed out, the shady history could create problems for any new buyer. This though must be true for any used vehicle purchase when the...

Thanks! Just what I wanted to hear. One last question: Suppose the seller registers the bike in his name? Then safe to buy, or no?

CA. I'm looking at a California motorcycle. Seller is in possession of a clean title - no liens, not salvage, but not in his name. Original (apparently) owner released vehicle, per the title, to another guy. This guy did not register the bike. He then traded it with the current seller who also...