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Friday, 12 December 2025

Re: [emrat:15238] Getting a Title

Nice work Robert,

Congrats for sure!

Vince

On Dec 12, 2025, at 10:35 AM, robert sheehan <bob.sheehan2@gmail.com> wrote:

Mine had turn signals, once upon a time. The switch is still there. I guess that because they weren't present when I got the bike, I didn't have to replace them.

Bob

On Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM Robert Wendl <radwendl@oneimage.com> wrote:

Bob,

Great update and glad to hear that the title process is going smoothly.

I went back a looked at photos of Denise's 1971 Bonneville and it had turn singles. See attached photo.

Bob Wendl

------ Original Message ------

From "robert sheehan" <bob.sheehan2@gmail.com>

To rmrat@googlegroups.com

Date 12/12/2025 10:14:30 AM

Subject [emrat:15234] Getting a Title

Some of you may recall that the 1978 Bonneville, The Beast, I was given, lacked a title. That's been something of a concern as I spent money restoring the bike.

The state of Colorado is relatively accommodating on resolving missing titles, particularly when the vehicle is at least 25 years old. However, depending on the vehicle's condition, the resulting title may bear the label of "salvage". Not wanting that, I held off having the State Police inspect The Beast until it conformed to their definition of "roadworthy".

Yesterday, it was inspected.

A VIN search verified that the bike had not been stolen, but because it had not been licensed in 30 years, no other history was available. Not a problem. At most, I'll have to spend $3.50 at the DMV for them to make a similar determination.

I trailered The Beast to the inspection site, and the bike remained on the trailer throughout the inspection. Lights and horn were checked. "Did it have factory turn signals?" "Not when I got it." "Okay."

The final test was to determine if the motor ran. It started on the first kick.

The inspector was helpful, and informed me that there is a two-year window from when the bill of sale is signed, during which a vehicle can be titled without posting a bond. For me, that window closes next February. I have an appointment with Boulder County next Tuesday to apply for title application.

Bob

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Re: [emrat:15237] Getting a Title

Mine had turn signals, once upon a time. The switch is still there. I guess that because they weren't present when I got the bike, I didn't have to replace them.

Bob

On Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM Robert Wendl <radwendl@oneimage.com> wrote:

Bob,

Great update and glad to hear that the title process is going smoothly.

I went back a looked at photos of Denise's 1971 Bonneville and it had turn singles. See attached photo.

Bob Wendl

------ Original Message ------

From "robert sheehan" <bob.sheehan2@gmail.com>

To rmrat@googlegroups.com

Date 12/12/2025 10:14:30 AM

Subject [emrat:15234] Getting a Title

Some of you may recall that the 1978 Bonneville, The Beast, I was given, lacked a title. That's been something of a concern as I spent money restoring the bike.

The state of Colorado is relatively accommodating on resolving missing titles, particularly when the vehicle is at least 25 years old. However, depending on the vehicle's condition, the resulting title may bear the label of "salvage". Not wanting that, I held off having the State Police inspect The Beast until it conformed to their definition of "roadworthy".

Yesterday, it was inspected.

A VIN search verified that the bike had not been stolen, but because it had not been licensed in 30 years, no other history was available. Not a problem. At most, I'll have to spend $3.50 at the DMV for them to make a similar determination.

I trailered The Beast to the inspection site, and the bike remained on the trailer throughout the inspection. Lights and horn were checked. "Did it have factory turn signals?" "Not when I got it." "Okay."

The final test was to determine if the motor ran. It started on the first kick.

The inspector was helpful, and informed me that there is a two-year window from when the bill of sale is signed, during which a vehicle can be titled without posting a bond. For me, that window closes next February. I have an appointment with Boulder County next Tuesday to apply for title application.

Bob

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Re: [emrat:15236] Getting a Title

Bob,

Great update and glad to hear that the title process is going smoothly.

I went back a looked at photos of Denise's 1971 Bonneville and it had turn singles. See attached photo.

Bob Wendl

------ Original Message ------

From "robert sheehan" <bob.sheehan2@gmail.com>

To rmrat@googlegroups.com

Date 12/12/2025 10:14:30 AM

Subject [emrat:15234] Getting a Title

Some of you may recall that the 1978 Bonneville, The Beast, I was given, lacked a title. That's been something of a concern as I spent money restoring the bike.

The state of Colorado is relatively accommodating on resolving missing titles, particularly when the vehicle is at least 25 years old. However, depending on the vehicle's condition, the resulting title may bear the label of "salvage". Not wanting that, I held off having the State Police inspect The Beast until it conformed to their definition of "roadworthy".

Yesterday, it was inspected.

A VIN search verified that the bike had not been stolen, but because it had not been licensed in 30 years, no other history was available. Not a problem. At most, I'll have to spend $3.50 at the DMV for them to make a similar determination.

I trailered The Beast to the inspection site, and the bike remained on the trailer throughout the inspection. Lights and horn were checked. "Did it have factory turn signals?" "Not when I got it." "Okay."

The final test was to determine if the motor ran. It started on the first kick.

The inspector was helpful, and informed me that there is a two-year window from when the bill of sale is signed, during which a vehicle can be titled without posting a bond. For me, that window closes next February. I have an appointment with Boulder County next Tuesday to apply for title application.

Bob

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[emrat:15235] Re: Getting a Title

"to apply for title."

I really should proof-read before hitting "send".

Bob

On Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM robert sheehan <bob.sheehan2@gmail.com> wrote:

Some of you may recall that the 1978 Bonneville, The Beast, I was given, lacked a title. That's been something of a concern as I spent money restoring the bike.

The state of Colorado is relatively accommodating on resolving missing titles, particularly when the vehicle is at least 25 years old. However, depending on the vehicle's condition, the resulting title may bear the label of "salvage". Not wanting that, I held off having the State Police inspect The Beast until it conformed to their definition of "roadworthy".

Yesterday, it was inspected.

A VIN search verified that the bike had not been stolen, but because it had not been licensed in 30 years, no other history was available. Not a problem. At most, I'll have to spend $3.50 at the DMV for them to make a similar determination.

I trailered The Beast to the inspection site, and the bike remained on the trailer throughout the inspection. Lights and horn were checked. "Did it have factory turn signals?" "Not when I got it." "Okay."

The final test was to determine if the motor ran. It started on the first kick.

The inspector was helpful, and informed me that there is a two-year window from when the bill of sale is signed, during which a vehicle can be titled without posting a bond. For me, that window closes next February. I have an appointment with Boulder County next Tuesday to apply for title application.

Bob

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[emrat:15234] Getting a Title

Some of you may recall that the 1978 Bonneville, The Beast, I was given, lacked a title. That's been something of a concern as I spent money restoring the bike.

The state of Colorado is relatively accommodating on resolving missing titles, particularly when the vehicle is at least 25 years old. However, depending on the vehicle's condition, the resulting title may bear the label of "salvage". Not wanting that, I held off having the State Police inspect The Beast until it conformed to their definition of "roadworthy".

Yesterday, it was inspected.

A VIN search verified that the bike had not been stolen, but because it had not been licensed in 30 years, no other history was available. Not a problem. At most, I'll have to spend $3.50 at the DMV for them to make a similar determination.

I trailered The Beast to the inspection site, and the bike remained on the trailer throughout the inspection. Lights and horn were checked. "Did it have factory turn signals?" "Not when I got it." "Okay."

The final test was to determine if the motor ran. It started on the first kick.

The inspector was helpful, and informed me that there is a two-year window from when the bill of sale is signed, during which a vehicle can be titled without posting a bond. For me, that window closes next February. I have an appointment with Boulder County next Tuesday to apply for title application.

Bob

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Monday, 8 December 2025

Re: [emrat:15233] Abridged summary of rmrat@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Bummer, will be outta town on the 27th, but best wishes to you all🎄🍺

Bullet Bob

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sfr4201 <sfr4201@yahoo.com>: Dec 07 02:13PM -0700

December 27th 2025RMRAT holiday party at Coalmine Ave Brewing Company at 4pmI am not anticipating a big turnout due to holiday stuff,but if you are looking to get out of the house,come on over!!! ...more

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Re: [emrat:15232] SAVE THE DATE!!!

Unless we get a blizzard, I'm in.

Bob

On Sun, Dec 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM Vince M Lane <blcswvjd@msn.com> wrote:

I am planing on being there.
Vince

On Dec 7, 2025, at 9:52 PM, 'Richard Hansen' via RMRAT <rmrat@googlegroups.com> wrote:

I will be there.

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On Sun, Dec 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM, 'sfr4201' via RMRAT

<rmrat@googlegroups.com> wrote:

December 27th 2025

RMRAT holiday party at Coalmine Ave Brewing Company at 4pm

I am not anticipating a big turnout due to holiday stuff,but if you are looking to get out of the house,come on over!!!

E-Steve

Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device

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