k9dr
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All,
I have a 2002 FZ1 with a tweaked frame. I bought a frame out of CA with a salvage title from another state, off of eBay. Of course, I pulled the trigger on this before I had thought of the VIN/title/registration implications or done my homework. After reading a bit on internet I now realize that when I swap all my stuff an departs and engine from my bike to the new frame I am essentially resurrecting an existing motorcycle rather than just changing a part on my bike. Oh, wow.
A friend of mine said this can get really, really sticky in TX, because a frame/bike with a salvage title is considered not roadworthy by definition. But when I read up on titling a vehicle with salvage title on TXDoT it seems there is a definite process and no obvious obstacle. Of course I just wind up paying plenty of taxes.
Can anybody shed any light on this process? Do's and Don'ts before I get started? Traps I can fall into?
Thanks,
k9dr
I have a 2002 FZ1 with a tweaked frame. I bought a frame out of CA with a salvage title from another state, off of eBay. Of course, I pulled the trigger on this before I had thought of the VIN/title/registration implications or done my homework. After reading a bit on internet I now realize that when I swap all my stuff an departs and engine from my bike to the new frame I am essentially resurrecting an existing motorcycle rather than just changing a part on my bike. Oh, wow.
A friend of mine said this can get really, really sticky in TX, because a frame/bike with a salvage title is considered not roadworthy by definition. But when I read up on titling a vehicle with salvage title on TXDoT it seems there is a definite process and no obvious obstacle. Of course I just wind up paying plenty of taxes.
Can anybody shed any light on this process? Do's and Don'ts before I get started? Traps I can fall into?
Thanks,
k9dr