Kswood

Hey all,
quick question!
I'm planning on buying a new Yamaha 2005 yz 450 f
The guy i'm buying it from is a family friend,
he bought it down in the United States
Do these bikes come with some kind of regestration
or do they only have serial numbers?
If they only have serial numbers how would one go about getting it street legal?
Looking for answers quick getting loan tomorow for the bike!

wr250f95

there should be a title. a wr would be easier to convert to a dual sport. paper work for both should be the same. Oh and welcome to the site.

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Kswood

Hey thanks for the quick reply
however.. the guy didn't know if he had any!
He bought it from the US could this be the reason!
what kind of paperwork is it?

wr250f95

if hes registered it in canada, thats where you are right? there should be paperwork for it there, if not you need to. so long as it meets the requirements (usually turn signals head light tail light horn mirrors) you shouldnt have a problem registering it for street use. not a high way bike though.

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this, is why I ride.

JThompson

Even in Canada you register your bikes... I wouldn't buy a bike without paper work... Just makes it a pain to register... He should have gotten registration when he purchased the bike in the US also... Ask him if he paid import taxes to check to make sure he brought it into the country in a legal manner too...

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wr250f95

the main piece is that title, makes so noone can claim it was their bike and fight for it.

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this, is why I ride.

Wopstar

I would go to your local motor vehicle department (or equivelant) and ask them what all you need to get it registered and street legal for your area. The bike will have a VIN number on the frame that can be used for registration purposes. Make sure you get a bill of sale (just a basic letter stating who you are, who you bought it from, selling price and then both of you need to sign it) to show that you legally purchased the bike. When you find out what you need as far as lighting let us know and we can get you hooked up.

Oh yeah we welcome you to the site. Is it just me or are all the new members Yamaha riders.

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wr250f95

lol, yamaha's are popular around here aren't they?

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"LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!"

this, is why I ride.