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===Things to check=== | ===Things to check=== | ||
[https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/the-used-bike-buying-checklist Revzilla checklist] | |||
===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. | # 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. | # Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use 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]. | # 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. | ||
# Get the motorcycle inspected. [https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/vsi/Lookup#!/ Inspection Lookup] | # Get the motorcycle inspected. [https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/vsi/Lookup#!/ Inspection Lookup] | ||
# Return to the tag and title to get the full registration. | |||