How to purchase a bike with lienholder

[dankatz]

So, I am looking into buying a bike that is financed through the manufacturer. The title is with the manufacturer. How does the transaction work in this case? Do I just do a bill of sales, get the bike, give a certified paycheck to the owner and then wait for the bank to send the title to the owner who will then need to sign it over? Do I just pay the manufacturer/bank directly? I have never done this and any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
PS
FZ6 sold!

[R7]

Pay the bank/leinholder directly.

[drop]

what manufacturer? some (bmw finance, for example) make this process very easy and will handle most of the hassle/transfer for you.

[dankatz]

Honda finance

[03Worc9R]

I bought my bike with lien holder and made the check out to the bank and got everything in writing.

[dankatz]

Thanks. I'll call them and find out what I need to do.

[NobodySpecific]

I bought my bike with lien holder and made the check out to the bank and got everything in writing.

I did this as well, and he had a form from his bank to fill out. Sent me the title a week or two later.

[Garandman]

I get a bank check made out to the lienholder, and reference the VIN on it. As others indicate, usually takes about a week to get ze papahs.

[03Worc9R]

I also had title sent directly to me from bank. It did need sellers signature on it when I brought it to INS. Agent but luckily it magically appeared when I got there.