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===Things to check===

* Age and condition of the ~~tires~~

[https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/the-used-bike-buying-checklist Revzilla checklist]

* Chain should look greasy not dry

===Titling===

* Age and condition of the tires.

* Chain should look greasy not dry.

* Make sure handlebars and pedals are not bent.

* Make sure battery terminals are not rusted.

* Check the seat condition.

* Test ride the motorcycle.

* Make sure the title is clean and matches the bike.

===Titling and Registration===

# Give the seller the money and have them sign over the title.

# If the vehicle is under 7 years old, get a [https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/VR-181.pdf notorized bill of sale], otherwise you'll need to pay taxes on the retail price on [https://nada.com nada.com].

# If the vehicle is under 7 years old, get a [https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/VR-181.pdf notorized bill of sale], otherwise you'll need to pay taxes on the average retail price on [https://nada.com nada.com].

# Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use Progressive.

#* If you're buying a cheaper bike, it may not be worthwhile to meet the seller again and pay notary fees. Check the price first.

# Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use [https://www.progressive.com/motorcycle/ Progressive].

# Take the title and bill of sale to a tag and title place. I went to [https://g.page/motorcartagandtitle?share Motor Car Tag & Title].

## You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration.

#* You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration.

#* If the motorcycle is already inspected, you'll pay for registration and be done.

#* The new title will be mailed to your address.

# Get the motorcycle inspected. [https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/vsi/Lookup#!/ Inspection Lookup]

#* I went to AK Cycles in Gaithersburg, MD. They charge $75 + tax.

# Return to the tag and title to get the full registration.

#* Motor Car Tag & Title charges for registration ($104 for 2 years), $9 MVA fee, and $20 shop fee.

#* You can do also do this online.

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 ===Things to check===
-* Age and condition of the tires
+[https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/the-used-bike-buying-checklist Revzilla checklist]
-* Chain should look greasy not dry
-===Titling===
+* Age and condition of the tires.
+* Chain should look greasy not dry.
+* Make sure handlebars and pedals are not bent.
+* Make sure battery terminals are not rusted.
+* Check the seat condition.
+* Test ride the motorcycle.
+* Make sure the title is clean and matches the bike.
+===Titling and Registration===
 # Give the seller the money and have them sign over the title.
-# If the vehicle is under 7 years old, get a [https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/VR-181.pdf notorized bill of sale], otherwise you'll need to pay taxes on the retail price on [https://nada.com nada.com].
+# If the vehicle is under 7 years old, get a [https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/VR-181.pdf notorized bill of sale], otherwise you'll need to pay taxes on the average retail price on [https://nada.com nada.com].
-# Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use Progressive.
+#* If you're buying a cheaper bike, it may not be worthwhile to meet the seller again and pay notary fees. Check the price first.
+# Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use [https://www.progressive.com/motorcycle/ Progressive].
 # Take the title and bill of sale to a tag and title place. I went to [https://g.page/motorcartagandtitle?share Motor Car Tag & Title].
-## You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration.
+#* You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration.
+#* If the motorcycle is already inspected, you'll pay for registration and be done.
+#* The new title will be mailed to your address.
 # Get the motorcycle inspected. [https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/vsi/Lookup#!/ Inspection Lookup]
+#* I went to AK Cycles in Gaithersburg, MD. They charge $75 + tax.
+# Return to the tag and title to get the full registration.
+#* Motor Car Tag & Title charges for registration ($104 for 2 years), $9 MVA fee, and $20 shop fee.
+#* You can do also do this online.