Need a legal title. Prefer xt500 1979

Anyone?

Did you a get a title when you purchased from previous owner? If its a lost title you can file form lost title from DMV.  In Washington state you have to send a letter to DOL a request for address for previous owner for lost title.  In my state it takes 3 years before you can get a title. I just went through with recently.  I had original owner release interest on the motorcycle.  I am registered owner, then after 3 years I can apply for lost title.  Hope his helps, I;m sure it varies from state to stae.

rinferno, on 03 July 2012 - 09:33 PM, said:

No, I need it for a custom made bike that uses a 1979 XT500 engine. just need a frame that has a title.

If you have a frame, get the PO (who BTW, is the actual legal owner until you complete these steps) apply for a lost title, then when the new title arrives, have him transfer it to you.
It may take you three years to find a titled XT500 frame regardless of the year of production.

Smacaroni, on 05 July 2012 - 05:35 AM, said:

There has to be someone out there with junk xt500 and title.
Frame and title and I'm good to go

Good luck Art... I wish I had titles for all the XTs that have adopted me over the years. LOL

A titled XT500 frame is like gold.  My vintage race bike has a title.  I am tempted to slap lights and a plate back on it for the Fall race season :-)

Can you get a bonded or salvage title?  That would be the way to do it in Texas.  Buy a frame off flea-bay and submit for a slavage title.