Xs1100g

[pcmcse1]

Greetings to all! To make a long story short, I purchased a 1980 XS1100 that was abandoned in a barn for 14 years. A buddy of mine had caught a glimpse of it from a country road and contacted the farmer that owned the property. He purchased the property which included the barn and the contents. He of course didn't have the title and I am having a time getting one with the new Homeland Security laws. I think my only option now is to purchase an old bike for parts or the frame someone has stripped down with the VIN # intact and clear title.

All ideas welcome.

[dbeardslee]

pcmcse1 - Welcome to the dark side! Don't know about Illinois, but in Ohio you can apply for a salvage title. A bill of sale might be required. Might check the DMV site for the land of Lincoln and see if they have any info. You might also want to take a look at this thread .

[mro]

with the VIN # intact

Unless the engine has been changed, number on top of right engine case is same as the frame.

mro
BTW,
Welcome to XS land
Have any pics of your find?

[GrandPrix46]

Find somebody to do a mechanics lien on it for you. I'm going through the same thing right now with my bike, cost me $100.