first off, redmitsu, im generally a nice guy, but you are being a "doucher". look at how gotcbr worded his post, much nicer, no attacking.

I can afford the bike, I wouldnt have bought it if i couldnt. But what I paid for the bike drained my account pretty much, and I had just enough to put insurance on it and get plates, and I don't literally want to drain every single penny out of my account, especially if I could save $100 from taxes. I will be getting a paycheck this friday and will be in fine condition, but i want(ed) to ride it before then.

Regardless, I've got everything taken care of and shes road legal, took'er out today, about 2 hours on my own sticking to back roads and slow areas, and then went out with some buddies and rode for about another 2 hours. put 75 miles on'er today. other than a bit of a sore neck and wrists (sure i'll adjust in time/learn to not push my body so hard) everything went great, and i can easily say im hooked.

I am taking'er home and having a buddy that works on bikes (specifically CBR's) all the time to take a look at'er and help me get'er in top shape, I'll try and get some pics up after the weekend.

Glad to finally have a bike, its a rush, and a great group to be a part of.

 

I always say that I paid $500 for everything, then you can only be charged the minimum taxes, and no you will not get in trouble.

 

I dunno how it is in your state, but typically you should have a bill of sale that corresponds w/ the price on the title.

Also usually "signing over the title" as you described requires a few witnesses to sign as well.

When I bought my 92 a few months ago, we went to a local notary/justice of the peace and she handled all of it, notarized it and all for like $14. that way I need nothing but the notarized title. This is how I do everything I sell that requires a title transfer.

Have never been questioned for the value of a "wrecked" vehicle that I'm "working on"

 

i work at the dmv here in mesa it happens all the time no big deal put a $25 price on it and take it up there if they ask why so cheep the motor is blown not that hard and like i said people do it all the time