Registering a replacement motorcycle frame?

[80GS1000]

Hey guys-

Has anyone ever tried to register a motorcycle or other roadgoing vehicle that has a replacement frame with no VIN? The reason I ask is that there's a brand new, never used GSXR 1000 frame I'm interested in. I mean, brand new - has the Suzuki part number sticker on it and everything. It's going for a good price. I'd like to possibly turn it into a roadgoing bike.

Is possible to get a VIN for this frame, and worth the hassle with the DMV? I have no reason to suspect that the frame is stolen.

Pics:

Normally the VIN on a late model Gixxer frame would be stamped on the neck where the rectangle is. This is a new frame so it doesn't yet have a VIN number.

Still has the part number sticker on it:

 

[Guest]

Take it to your local DMV and show them, see what they say.

 

[tkent02]

I would stamp my old numbers on it and call it good.

 

[80GS1000]

I would stamp my old numbers on it and call it good.

I should add that I'd be building this bike from scratch from the frame up, so there's no existing VIN or title.

 

[tkent02]

Then stamp a 1 on it!

 

[Guest]

Then stamp a 1 on it!

Yeah like 000000001

 

[SqDancerLynn1]

Here in Ca you would have to have it inspected by the Highway Patrol- They would issue a vin #

 

[barnbiketom]

buy a junk/wrecked/cheep parts bike with title.

Stamp #s on frame.

Destroy other frame so nothing bad ever happens.

ride bike

 

[Frankenzuki]

A new frame from a dealer should come with a certificate of origin or a MSO or whatever your state calls it. Your DMV will take that certificate and issue a VIN for it. I don't think you will get far with DMV without the original paperwork.

 

[blowerbike]

i would pass over the hassle.
you may end up with a "rebuilt" or "self assembled" title or no title at all.
just try something else..
oh,
and stamping or re-stamping can put you in prison for vin tampering.
i speak the truth!

 

[80GS1000]

i would pass over the hassle.
you may end up with a "rebuilt" or "self assembled" title or no title at all.
just try something else..
oh,
and stamping or re-stamping can put you in prison for vin tampering.
i speak the truth!

Yeah, I let this one go. A clean titled frame with an existing VIN is 2 or more times the price but infinitely less hassle if it's to be a street vehicle.