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Old 07-19-2007, 10:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Bike: GS500e
Location: New York
Posts: 236
Default Buying a used bike

I've never bought a used vehicle from a private party before, what is the process to go trough to purchase a used motorcycle. For anyone that has done this in NY, what can I expect, and what should I look out for. How do I know the bike isn't stolen. What, besides cash do I need in order to complete the transaction. I understand most of this is just common sense, I just want to be prepared. I have contacted a few craigslist posters, If I like the bike, and we decide on a price, what next, what re the logistics incvolved in finishhing the deal.

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Vin