10-07-2021, 04:05 AM
(10-07-2021, 03:28 AM)Frulk_imp Wrote: Did you mean covid instead of 9/11? Not a political question. I’ve traveled all over since 9/11. Never had issues. Now Covid seems to be presenting a lot of obstacles for travelers going to and coming from other countries.
I worked in the U.S. the very day of 9-11. Traveling was a little hindered but fine. But legal papers and paperwork got much more complicated for "ALIANs". So no, I meant 9-11 ...
(10-07-2021, 02:35 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote:(10-07-2021, 02:00 AM)j3gq_imp Wrote: I am pondering on traveling to the U.S. next spring, buy a CB upon arrival, ride my way, and sell it eventually (may be delays here). That is all straight forward. But the world isn't that simple no more since 9-11.
Would anybody have advice on any complications concerning registration, insurance, etc etc ? Could it be that this is relatively easy (and just a matter of papers and fees) in some states, while bordering the impossible in others ?
If you buy a bike in the US, you will have to have it registered for road use, and have liability insurance. If you buy from a licensed dealer, registration and insurance can be taken care of immediately, and insurance can also be bought online. The problem is the proof of ownership (title).
The title may take a while, depending on the particular state's procedures and work load. In California, it may take 2-3 weeks to have the actual title mailed to you, so it may affect your travel timeline. Other states may be able to do it the same day. If you buy from a private party, you may be able to just carry the title that has been signed off, and insure and register it in your name.
However, in California, and I assume many other states, the title has a section that is torn off and submitted to the state's motor vehicle department that has the buyer's name, so he is protected in case you slam into a Bentley and run away. With this section torn off, some dealers or even private buyers may not accept it.
The registration and insurance in your name are all you need to use the bike in any of the 50 states. You don't have to show the title anywhere or anytime except when you sell the bike (or need to prove it's yours).
Be aware that some dealers will not buy a bike from you if it is not your name on the title. Also beware that some titles may be marked as salvage or reconstructed. That marks the bike as being of much lower value, and dealers will almost never buy it.
One thing you may consider is to buy a bike from a dealer, and negotiate a price to buy it back beforehand. That way, when the title is sent it will go to the dealer and be waiting upon your arrival.
Appreciate, certainly all points need to be given some thought ...