Comments on: Buying a Motorcycle, Part 2: The Buying Process http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/05/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:22:12 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: citybiker http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/05/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/comment-page-1/#comment-49 citybiker Wed, 16 May 2007 14:31:40 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/05/10/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/#comment-49 Thanks Wells! You're probably right, but I've registered two motorcycles (what can I say?) in the past year at the Herald Square DMV - and at that one (and also one in Rockland county, and another in LI - with a friend) they only cared about the "card " - but it would be smart to bring everything just in case! I don't work for Progressive, but I found them to be quick and easy (with low rates compared to Geico) - they can email you a pdf of your insurance cards (so you can print out as many copies as you want), or fax it to the Staples near the DMV in less than 15 minutes. Cheers! Thanks Wells! You’re probably right, but I’ve registered two motorcycles (what can I say?) in the past year at the Herald Square DMV – and at that one (and also one in Rockland county, and another in LI – with a friend) they only cared about the “card ” – but it would be smart to bring everything just in case!

I don’t work for Progressive, but I found them to be quick and easy (with low rates compared to Geico) – they can email you a pdf of your insurance cards (so you can print out as many copies as you want), or fax it to the Staples near the DMV in less than 15 minutes.

Cheers!

]]> By: Wells http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/05/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Wells Wed, 16 May 2007 14:07:03 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/05/10/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/#comment-48 In a New York City DMV you must have your insurance agency FAX a copy of your coverage along with a personalized statement. When dealing with a large company like Progressive this can be a hassle; however, it can be done in time. In a New York City DMV you must have your insurance agency FAX a copy of your coverage along with a personalized statement.

When dealing with a large company like Progressive this can be a hassle; however, it can be done in time.

]]> By: citybiker http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/05/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/comment-page-1/#comment-47 citybiker Sun, 13 May 2007 01:30:57 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/05/10/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/#comment-47 Hey GJustyn, I think the rule is, anytime the official cost of repair (including labor) is greater than the value of the vehicle, it gets a "salvage" title. So your bike has def. been fixed up at some point - the only question is whether it was repaired properly... Many folks buy salvaged bikes (at a discount) and have no trouble... BUT you can also wind up with major problems - like a bent frame, serious engine/transmission problems, etc... I think you should definitely get it checked out by a good mechanic! It's only a "deal" if the bike's in good shape - and the discount should be deep enough that getting a mechanic to do a thorough check should be np. Good luck! Hey GJustyn,

I think the rule is, anytime the official cost of repair (including labor) is greater than the value of the vehicle, it gets a “salvage” title.

So your bike has def. been fixed up at some point – the only question is whether it was repaired properly…

Many folks buy salvaged bikes (at a discount) and have no trouble… BUT you can also wind up with major problems – like a bent frame, serious engine/transmission problems, etc…

I think you should definitely get it checked out by a good mechanic! It’s only a “deal” if the bike’s in good shape – and the discount should be deep enough that getting a mechanic to do a thorough check should be np.

Good luck!

]]> By: gjustyn http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/05/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/comment-page-1/#comment-45 gjustyn Sat, 12 May 2007 21:09:11 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/05/10/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/#comment-45 I want to buy this bike but it has a salvage tilte the kid i am buying it from bought it at a police auction and does not know why it has a salvage tilte is there a way to find out why it has a salvaged title and also is there a way to get the original tiltle I want to buy this bike but it has a salvage tilte the kid i am buying it from bought it at a police auction and does not know why it has a salvage tilte is there a way to find out why it has a salvaged title and also is there a way to get the original tiltle

]]> By: citybiker http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/05/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/comment-page-1/#comment-43 citybiker Sat, 12 May 2007 18:49:36 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/05/10/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/#comment-43 Cheers Gopi! Maybe we should make it "NY...and Beyond" We're certainly glad for our readers who live elsewhere! Good luck with your new bike, and ride safe! Cheers Gopi! Maybe we should make it “NY…and Beyond” We’re certainly glad for our readers who live elsewhere! Good luck with your new bike, and ride safe!

]]> By: Gopi http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/05/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Gopi Sat, 12 May 2007 03:59:40 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/05/10/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/#comment-44 One more thing I found about this site is, it is addressing the NY audience. It would be nice if you can accomodate all states. I am from Illionis. One more thing I found about this site is, it is addressing the NY audience. It would be nice if you can accomodate all states. I am from Illionis.

]]> By: Gopi http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/05/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Gopi Sat, 12 May 2007 03:37:19 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/05/10/buying-a-motorcycle-part-2-the-buying-process/#comment-46 I am buying my first bike tomorrow and I think this website gave me what I am looking for, for a beginner like me. Now I have not been to other wesbites but did think this is cool site for a beginner. I like the look and feel of the website too. Good job guys!! Hope you continue to serve the bikers community I am buying my first bike tomorrow and I think this website gave me what I am looking for, for a beginner like me. Now I have not been to other wesbites but did think this is cool site for a beginner. I like the look and feel of the website too. Good job guys!! Hope you continue to serve the bikers community

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