Buying selling used bikes

[Half Squid]

Is there a way to purchase bikes and turn around and sell them without registering and getting the title in my name, bacuase I will just be turning around and selling it after a few minor repairs?? Just pondering the idea of making a crazy offer on a bike I know of well. I got it up and running two years ago, it was only ridden 4 times and has been sitting ever since.. I have no need for it, but know when I get it running again I can resell it and make a little cash.

[oreo_n2]

one method might be to get the title signed off by the old owner, but dont fill in any on your information, wait til you sell it and then fill in the new owners stuff? i guess you would need a receipt with some blanks on it too technically.

[bigred875]

Originally posted by oreo_n2
one method might be to get the title signed off by the old owner, but dont fill in any on your information, wait til you sell it and then fill in the new owners stuff? i guess you would need a receipt with some blanks on it too technically.

that is prolly the only way...just don't fill out the info...

[dhuze]

I'm going to assume the laws are the same for a bike as other motor vehicles. You are only allowed to buy and sell so many per year (4 ) in most states before you need a dealers license. That only applies when they find out though , so if you keep your name off any paperwork you might get away with more