Buying a used Trackbike , what documents do I need from the seller?

bowells

bowells

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Hi Guys
When I purchase a used trackbike from a seller (Ontario), what documents do I need to make this bike mine?
-Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP))?
-A Safety Standards Certificate ?

-Any other documents ?

Thanks Guys

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A safety is not needed unless you plan on using it on the road as well. A UVIP will be needed to transfer ownership into your name. Lots of people just have a Bill of Sale because you don't need to license and insure it etc to use it on the track only.
 
Legally?

1. UVIP
2. Ownership transferred to your name (unfit since it's not need e for road use)

If you dont transfer the vehicle into your name the last registered owner according to the ownership owns the bike. They can generate leins on the tittle or techically come and take it or create a nightmare for you.
 
Ownership transfer is also needed if you ever want to go to a track in the U.S. (border issues).

Another added bit is to have a bill of sale outlining the parts included on/with the bike (I did this for the buyer when I sold mine). You never know *shrug*
 
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okay i found the track bike i want
the guy said he doesn't own an owner's permit but he used a bill of sale when he bought the bike.
i want to put this track bike into my name. If I run a UVIP , then the his name won't appear because he bought this bike with only a bill of sale.
Question: How the hell do i transfer this bike to my name without the vehicle transfer portion of the green permit in which he never had?
He said all I need is his "bill of sale" or an Affidavit...

Can someone please clarify chime in here?
 
bowells said:
okay i found the track bike i want
the guy said he doesn't own an owner's permit but he used a bill of sale when he bought the bike.
i want to put this track bike into my name. If I run a UVIP , then the his name won't appear because he bought this bike with only a bill of sale.
Question: How the hell do i transfer this bike to my name without the vehicle transfer portion of the green permit in which he never had?
He said all I need is his "bill of sale" or an Affidavit...

Can someone please clarify chime in here?
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hmm, sounds kinda fishy...

If he does not have the owners permit, then I guess he doesn't legally own it. How could he sell you a bike that he does not own?

Run a UVIP on the VIN and talk to the last registered owner to straighten things out.
 
When I was shopping for a track bike, I found that a lot of people are selling salvaged bikes with a bill of sale only.
Not sure why, even if it's salvaged you should still be able to get an ownership and transfer it to your name.
If their concern is to save $ on taxes, they can say they paid a $100 and nobody will doubt them because it's a salvaged title.

I kept shopping until I found a clean title bike with an ownership that suited my budget/wants and pulled the trigger.

Happy hunting!

Check www.cherrypickerracing.com, a lot of good deals listed on there.
 
Don't necessarily run and hide. A lot of people just don't know what they are doing when selling a vehicle. Ask the seller if they are willing to get the ownership. If they tell you "no" then I would move along as it should be easy for them if they have a bill of sale from the last registered owner.
 
A lot of track bikes are purchased in the US and are never registered in Canada i.e. mine.

The seller is most likely not trying to do anything wrong, many track/race bikes don't have an ownership, just a bill of sale

You may be passing an opportunity
 
From the comments in this thread I'd say having an ownership is the best way to prove that you actually own the bike and it's not stolen. It also seems that it would be easier going into the US if you got questioned. You can see how people get apprehensive if there's no ownership.
 
caboose483 said:
What benefit is there in having an ownership for a track bike?
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To prove the bike well at least the frame is not stolen. Also if there is ever a dispute it's a cut and dry case. Another benefit is I know my insurance company allows for fire and theft on an "unfit" vehicle.

caboose483 said:
I can see how people get all uppity over something insignificant, yes.
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To some people maybe but to other people who like to possibly protect the community not at all.
 
If there's no ownership make sure you call a police station and ask them to run the VIN to make sure it's not stolen.
 
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