The one bikes you must NEVER Buy: R-Title

[@johnpan78]

Good strategy to sell an R title bike. Don't buy it. It is half the price and it seems flawless. Don't buy it.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

Maybe he wants to keep it for himself. :)

[@jakecross8634]

“Don’t buy an r title!!” For sale at srkcycles

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

To be honest, I give him credit for not saying something like, "Relax! Buying R title bikes is no big deal! What a bargain!"

[@lyleswavel320]

Is it still an r title after he got it up to code

[@Jaxen90841]

I have a problem with buying motorcycles from people who don't tie their shoes.

[@tbmllc7114]

@@lyleswavel320 it becomes a salvage title in Pa.

[@fuckjoebiden1435]

@@lyleswavel320 the "r" stands for rebuilt, it is givin that designation AFTER it is repaired...or at least inspected to be DOT compliant

[@jonchrzanowski725]

This is genius as the number of DON'T BUY THIS BIKE increases so does my want to BUY THIS BIKE.

[@bhaddock9277]

Great marketing, I want this bike. You always want the thing you can't get

[@xrayron9557]

Buy it then... he WILL sell it to you 😂

[@Spirittism]

he already sold it lol.

[@oldguy7144]

The company that built that motorcycle provided the tools necessary to allow rape, torture and murder in the 40's. America funded these bastards to build vehicles after the war and allowed the them to flood North American Markets to break existing manufacturers. Where people expected fair pay for fair work. Our own political representitives have not just allowed this to happen, but encouraged it. We pay the wages of the people that continuously stab us in the back. Gods truth. Go buy that copy cat piece of crap and ride it to hell.

[@nicbarnett4707]

@@oldguy7144 you keep blaming those alive for the sins of their grandfathers and being a prick. You sir I will see in hell. You are no god fearing man you are a *#$Kstick. At least i admit where ill be. we can talk when i get there to see you.

[@Ner0sys7]

I've bought and rebuilt multiple salvaged bikes. If you're even slightly mechanically inclined it can be a great deal. The paperwork can be a bit of a hassle but if you're saving 40-60%, it's worth your time.

[@anthonyrosa5006]

I have had 2 salvage title bikes. The current one for the last 17 years, a 2002 VTX1800r. I would buy one again.

[@assassinred426]

Got to love that reverse psychology don't buy this bike

[@Wedeemgaming]

I just seen your comment... I'm sure a ton of people picked up the reverse psychology!

[@scootergeorge9576]

@@Wedeemgaming - And the grammar. one bikes.

[@eduardopalomares9691]

I didn’t I thought he was being serious

[@nonaubiz8939]

Thanks for the warning, I won’t buy the bike. I do think it would be hilarious if twenty years from now it’s still sitting in his garage because we all listened and none of us bought the bike!

[@Ukrainianification]

I bought a 14 Honda cb1100 with rebuilt title for $2500 with 2400 miles on it. Advantage is that you don’t have to worry about it and just enjoy it. I ride for little then my right hand started getting numb after 30 minutes I’m not sure if it’s my age or what but I sold it for $4k.

[@quomofo1]

CB100’s are awesome bikes! I have a 2017 CB1100EX and it’s smooth as glass. Sounds like you made a couple of good deals on an awesome bike!

[@Ukrainianification]

I’ve been lucky to have owned a lot of different bikes and sell them for a profit making their ownership essentially free for me. I’d love to buy a 17 CB1100 that bike is definitely on my dream list with a plan to keep. Right now I have a 09 Yamaha Tmax that I’m really loving riding and commuting on. I may even keep this one longer then one season

[@johnyoungs3551]

He's right. The V Star 1300 is a really good bike. I've had one for over 4 years and it's smooth and reliable.

[@visaruflla6297]

send it to me I live East Europe I can do everything with papers here...😉

[@mchs152lb]

I rebuild bikes in TN to supplement my income. it is a kinda lenthy process but if the bike is done by someone who knows what they are doing then you should defiantly buy a rebuilt title bike. I have many happy customers. I primarily do Harleys

[@johnmaletic3177]

I'm pretty defiant when I buy anything!

[@Crashking14]

Hi would you have any dynas?

[@mchs152lb]

Not at this time.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

I would say it depends a lot on who rebuilt it.

[@mchs152lb]

This is very true. What sets me apart is I am licensed and certified, as well as registered with the state. The industry(dealerships) unfortunately has made people think that rebuilt always means ''bad''.

[@JohnnyXoz]

I was gonna buy this bike, but I hear ya bro "Dont buy this bike!" got it.

[@jakevoss1980]

My first street bike was a vstar 650 midnight classic. Loved that thing it rode really well for a small cc cruiser

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

Different states different requirements for salvage titles. Here in NC in my city it takes 25% of the vehicles value (even says on the titles) to salvage a vehicle. Vstars are not valued at much so 25% isnt much at all. Add up labor paint and a gas tank boom 25%.... I buy and sell and part out salvage vehicles from the auctions for a living. I currently ride a salvage title zx14 theft bike that was laid down. I myself don't mind buying salvage title anything if I can see the damage. I don't like buy "other sellers salvage rebuilds" because they throw some plastics or bumpers on the thing and hide the underlying damage. Also Getting a salavage title vehicle on the road is simple here. If I buy a salvage title wrecked car (still wrecked) from any other state out of NC, I can bring the title to the DMV and get an automatic tag as long as I have insurance because they grant you a 1 year inspection being its from out of state. so just because its hard there doesn't mean it is here. so that bike could have been wrecked and rebuilt here and ended up there because we have no big rules about putting them back on the road. I love buying good stuff for 1/4 the price but thats just me!

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

I guess I rambled a bit long, all im saying is know what you are buying and you can still enjoy salvage title stuff

[@1SnarfyDude]

I got a V Star 1300 tourer about 2 years ago, and I love the thing. That's going to make somebody a really good bike. By the way, my V-Star makes bike number 38 for me personally. Not counting dirt bikes. Anyway I'm not sure I would rate it as a beginner bike, more of an intermediate. It's very user-friendly and easy to ride but even with the low center of gravity it is kind of heavy. And that could catch a new rider out pretty quickly. I would at least recommend New Riders invest in a set of highway bars for those low speed learning drops. Lol

[@throttleitup]

You MUST know your state laws.Once understood,it's just a process.Also helps to know what to look for on a wrecked bike.I've purchased bikes that have been keyed and insurance companies deemed the damage to be 80% of the bike value,so they issue a salvage rebuildable title. Insurance companies will disclose the reason for total loss.

[@taswr]

Why don’t you ask god why it’s rtitle.... he has all the answers apparently 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@justbecause3751]

Same reason you can't ask the tooth fairy. Lol

[@shep68]

PA has bike inspections? That sux.

[@motomuto3313]

Police seizure perhaps? I know here when law enforcement seizes a vehicle from drug dealers those vehicles get a salvaged title.

[@herbwag6456]

That's one of the better looking Japanese Harley-D look alikes!

[@martincvitkovich724]

You are saying it looks like a motorcycle

[@herbwag6456]

@@martincvitkovich724 Yes, it doesn't look like a squashed Japanese insect out of a Godzilla movie!

[@davidparker.2227]

@@martincvitkovich724 Looks better than most Harleys. Doesn't matter if it's a "squashed Bug out of a Godzilla movie" or just a good ole incredibly reliable Yamaha cruiser platform.

[@bandaddie]

Srkcycles has used the reverse psychology click-bait with such frequency I have decided to not ever buy from them

[@dangunn6961]

In my experience I have found that the religious types are the people you have to watch out for.

[@gandomlee]

I'm just watching this video just to hear him say "DONT BUY THIS BIKE" lmao 🤣🤣

[@sumwear7123]

My my be like: Don't eat all them cookies. Me: I'm eating ALL them cookies.

[@youngphl1]

Can I trade in my vstar 650 I bought from you in March 😂😂😂

[@bobbysweeney5377]

I'm sorry you got a 650. That was my first bike. I purchased it and knew in the first mile that it wasn't enough bike. The 1100 was a decent step up, but still not enough. Go with at least the 1300, and if you're a fan of Yamaha, seriously consider a used warrior.

[@youngphl1]

I seen the warriors they’re not bad at all. The 650 was fun but not the best bike for longer rides

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Glad I started on a Goldilocks zone 800cc Suzuki cruiser.

[@yo66]

If the 650 had a little taller top end it would be a great little bike. Logged around 5k on my brothers Silverado. I bought a 1100 custom. Loved the better power and gears, but the 650 Silverado felt bigger and rode better

[@jasonpowell92]

@@bobbysweeney5377 orrrrrrrr a VMAX

[@scottmorgan133]

I bought a 98 XL1200C in Fawn Grove, Pa. it had an R title because it lunched the motor. The guy I got it from never touched after getting it from an auction. The cases were fine and I rebuilt it. Virginia issues me a clean title because the bike was worth more here and saw no reason to issue a salvage or rebuilt title since there was no frame damage.

[@Juvie99]

take a shot every time sean says 'r title' or 'don't buy this bike'

[@charkswitlazers]

Nicole Higgins I’m buzzed

[@joetroutt7425]

What am I shooting at?

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

I'm wasted now

[@DarkAristocrat]

It is said that until now, every morning, when he wakes up, he says: "don't buy this bike."

[@adferrell7]

Haha I’m so confused! Should I actually buy it or are you being serious? Should I buy the bike?

[@johncavar2914]

R title aside Lovely bike 🏍

[@electronicdawg]

Wow, I was going to buy that bike, but I'm glad you steared me in the right direction . Wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft. pole now. Thanks for the advice Sean.

[@xTheRenegade666x]

But the important question is should I buy this bike? :)

[@jimroscovius]

It seems like you should buy this if you live in Ohio, but not in Pennsylvania.

[@Srkcycles]

The bike is street legal and already approved in PA

[@patrickteal6261]

I'm thinking the other way around lol. It's already been approved in PA, but if you live outside of PA you may have to go through the process again to satisfy your state??? I don't know. Sounds right.

[@edeco50]

@@patrickteal6261 you have to get inspection to make sure it not stolen that's all

[@jaminberg9323]

most states to total a vehicle is around 70-75% damages compared to value. in Nebraska if you fix it the title goes from salvage to "prior salvage" if someone spent 10 minutes with a key vs your paint that would total most bikes

[@flyinggranpaa]

Little word of wisdom DON'T BUY R TITLE, FROM SRK EVEN THOUGH HE IS PEDDLING IT.

[@Z17xMachine]

...and this guy right here ladies and gentleman is the reason to never buy a bike from a used motorcycle dealer ever in your life. Way over priced bikes. I think I saw 2 bikes I like out of your lineup. That 2005 Springer for 9,900? Hahaha you're high on crack. I'm so glad I bought my 2003 Triumph Speed Triple from a private seller. $2,300 with 11,551 miles on it. This guy would put it up for sale for $4,200.

[@IQToms]

Can't speak for PA but I've bought over 30 salvage title bikes. I used to be an insurance adjuster and we were basically instructed to just total bikes as it was a much better deal for the company. Of all the bikes I adjusted only a handful ever went in for repair. In SC and NC salvage or rebuilt titles are treated like normal titles with nothing special to do and no inspection required. I'll gladly save 25-50% of the going price for a salvage title. Only one of the ones I've bought ended up being not easily fixable and so it was parted out. Still got my money back. And I've never had a problem getting full coverage insurance on the salvage title bikes I own, 3 currently.

[@sethalton205]

Lol... Florida man... Local sheriffs look at the bike to determine if the bike is safe... and verify the vin... then provide their signature. It's that easy

[@patklemmensen1694]

for heavens' sake, stop with the "don't buy this bike" mantra!! is he knowingly trying to sell a motorcycle that has a bad history, accident record, or is built with 'questionable' parts?? and WTF is an "R-" title, and how does it relate to that particular bike?? that's all for me, now to figure out how to keep content from this channel from showing up in my feed...

[@ROT2024]

I buy crashed, salvage and insurance bikes and they normally can be fixed like new for under $300. Junk title can be a trick but it can be done. The best value is a salvage bike 50% is about right so always buy these bikes. Worst possible advice is to NOT buy this bike.

[@chrisbraid2907]

Can I please buy that bike ? I’m in Western Australia .... it would run well out here .... just kidding ....

[@youngboomerragevictim8857]

My salvage title bike was a disaster, I feel like all this headaches took 6 months out of my life it could have been enjoying riding.. I bought a salvage title truck in 2020 got inspected it's been great and I got it for a third of what truck sell now with covid prices.

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

Long ago, I bought a rebuilt truck hit in the side and insurance totaled it. FOUR wheels...ok, but no way EVER would I ride a TWO wheel wrecked motorcycle, lol!

[@chadshumaker2789]

Rebuilt bikes/ cars are 100% ready to be plated and titled. Lets also be clear that you CAN NOT plate a SALVAGE title bike at all. You need to stop using SALVAGE and REBUILT as interchangeable title types because they are not. Salvage title are the ones that take work getting them to rebuilt but its not a big deal. You just have to show a parts list. And to boot in my state there is no inspection to get the bike road legal other than to check the VIN to make sure nothing is stolen. Also you are WRONG on what totals a bike. It has nothing to do with using OEM only parts and its not over 100% of the of the market value of the bike. A bike (or car) gets a salvage/rebuilt title when the cost of the repair (with new, used or re manufactured parts) exceeds 70% of the market value of the bike. And all of that has a BIG variance of what will and wont be totaled. The mood of the insurance company adjuster, the owner when it was wrecked, the current cost of fixes (labor cost, paint cost, parts cost). Been in the business doing this for 25 years and my dad has been doing it for 40+ years. Also values of rebuilt titles are generally 2/3 of clean title comparable machines.

[@idkuok9669]

I won't buy it. because I need to first learn how to ride. I have the money to buy something. but not the knowledge.

[@rugershooter5268]

If I were to buy a salvage title, I would have to go thru crap to get it licensed....... If a dealer buys a salvage title, they just fill in the form saying it is good to go and the state accepts it Clearly only dealers are honest, I certainly would put a piece of crap on the road and ride my grandchildren(not born yet but you get the idea) on it hoping for the best While a dealer would never allow a piece of crap on the road and my grandchildren are his utmost concern So the state has clearly thought this thru and based their decision on mone.....I mean safety I liked the 950 better than 1300

[@stanleyokafor9267]

Hi guys pls my name is okafor Stanley I am from Nigeria and things are pretty rough over here for me I just need your help I work 200mile from my home and it's hard to get to work every day pls I need a bike that's all I don't need money just bike cause it will help me in my business thanks

[@Smiley_Boi76]

People who buy motorcycles are usually rebellious folk. So telling them not to buy the bike makes them want to buy the bike... Makes me want to buy the bike...

[@0321ReconMan]

I mean the only reason you shouldnt buy a rebuilt is if you are in the business this guy is in of flipping without wrenching, because they dont hold their value.....However if your gonna buy a used bike and keep it for a long time its actually better than buying just a used bike with a clean title due to the bike being completely torn down rebuilt to factory standards and being inspected. You dont have to do the process he is talking about, the guy who is flipping the bike does all that shit with the DMV in their respective state so they can get the R-title.....

[@djdonbentley2141]

This is what's wrong with this country. How come as a dealer your allowed to be riding a salvage title bike on the road , but the general public could never do that. Matter of fact , the state of pa won't even let the general public register a non carb Compliant new motorcycle , even though its epa cert. I'm sure you and your dealer friends still end up tilting and registering those bikes When the regular public can't That's what's wrong with pa because the rules only apply to the regular person but not the dealer.

[@waydegardner7373]

Actually buy a salvage title if you have the skills to rebuild. A guy bought my 08 Road Glide with 15k mikes only to tear out the engine and replace it with a hot engine he built. Not for me though.

[@alexar.h.5031]

Okay we hear you, don't buy it so I won't buy it... But I wouldn't kick a gift horse in the mouth if you still need someone to take it off your hands 😆 jk jk

[@edreeder9853]

First time, got to disagree with you, all situations are different,, So insurance companys total one just for laying it down , sucuffing the ehaust up a little, not hurt, I have one.

[@maxcouch8675]

Do your laces up.If they get caught in a chain you will spend time in hospital.If I worked for Yamaha I would sue you.

[@carlosandrehancock3394]

Love the channel Love the info Thankx from Brazil

[@YTjndallas]

It was salvaged bc some idiot put his sunshade case obstructing view of road, hit a pothole and flipped over the bars. 😳🙄😳

[@zyonsdream]

A couple things of note. If a bike does get a salvage title and it was stolen the VIN number was in a database indicating that the bike was stolen. In the event you get pulled over it’s very possible that the VIN was not removed from the database. At minimum the bike will get impounded and you’ll have to fight it out with the courts. At the worst, you’ll be arrested too. It’s up to you to make sure you know where the bike was stolen from and that it’s a clear VIN. Usually you can take the VIN to a police station and they can check it for you against a national database. Do this before buying the bike, even if you are buying from a dealer. Also, make sure your insurance will cover a salvage title vehicle. You’ll almost never get comprehensive coverage on the bike. Also, it’s nearly impossible to get a loan for salvage title vehicle. Think about it. A salvaged Ultra Classic CVO Harley Davidson would still book out at 18 to 20k. Better have cash for it.

[@automotiveaddiction428]

Buy the bike if you own a vstar..your going to need the engine when yours breaks...they are junk after some riding..everyone I know of has broke in m some strange way.

[@thomasmalone323]

I will fly out from CA.and buy that r title bike and ride it back to ca.and work for you for a week.ive build bikes for 50 years

[@roguecheddar]

The VStar 1300 is an awesome bike, I put 33,000 trouble free miles on my '07, which I just traded this year towards my dream bike, an Indian Springfield. The VStar 1300 is a very underrated bike.

[@lp6wo]

I agree these bikes are underrated. I have a ‘07 I’ve put 63,000 miles on and never had a single issue. Just change the oil and tires. Even has the original battery still.

[@roguecheddar]

@@lp6wo , What a coinkidink, my 07 Vstar 1300 also had it's original battery when I traded it in this year. Not only that, But I never once put it on a tender during the winter time, treat the gas and put it away after the first snowfall, (usually in November and only if they put salt down) and every April it would start right up after half a crank. 13 years on the same battery, unbelievable. Great bike, hopefully its new owner will get as much joy out of it that I did.

[@christophernewsome7194]

Not all ways its like a car some times people just wish to spend more then they are going to get to fix something do to love of it and that sucks in your state AR its all good

[@PhilipPetrunak]

Oh... So you're gonna do the bible thing on EVERY video? Seriously?

[@visaruflla6297]

give it to a brother from Ballkans Europe Kosovo Pristina, yall have a brother for life..

[@bobbysweeney5377]

Why do you say that the 1300 and 950 are a huge step up from 1100? The 1300 has like 8 more horsepower and under 20 ft lbs more torque, and the 950 only has 50 horse and tops out at 90 mph

[@andrewdugan6705]

It's not just about horse power. the 1300 and 950 are both fuel injected and are more reliable bikes.

[@Srkcycles]

Go ride one and you ll know what I mean

[@jasonmcmaster3939]

Agreed...bit of an over exaggeration, and I also remember a video of him on an 1100 saying "not that much of a difference between 1300 and 1100" Common problem with salesman is forgetting what they said in the past.

[@vincenzodacosta4542]

It would have been a better video had the carfax report been pulled to see if there was further information on the R title.

[@mattsexton6318]

I get the feeling you want me to buy this bike.... But I don't want this bike sir.

[@Chief_5]

Friend bought an awesome sport bike with an R title, engine seized a week later. 😕

[@bluzeman1975]

Where are you getting a 7 or 8 yr old VStar that looks like it came off the factory floor for $300 ?

[@onementality9781]

Why was the bike R-Titled? Lol I think he made it clear that he don’t know why the has a R-Title

[@coolkatz9012]

so a bike falls over insurer written off and U can't register it ...crazy

[@nybergsgarage]

the one BIKES you must never buy? sean, your grammar teachers are all horrified.

[@SteveOz-zs8tz]

So would a buyer be able to get the info to show what was wrong with it? If not, it'd be hard to value.

[@uptownsamcv]

as long as it runs and looks good go for it.

[@wallochdm1]

DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE, but he has it for sale, right?

[@lancemccormick4171]

title big factor any bike with salvage title STAY AWAY

[@bhaddock9277]

Alt Words of Wisdom: don't buy this bike

[@asterix908]

Wait ... so you're saying we should buy this bike?

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

i wont buy this bike its not a Harley .........maybe a make belivef

[@mvdnbos]

Don't buy R title don't buy R title don't buy R title don't buy R title

[@dangunn6961]

Seems dishonest that a bike can be decided to be a R title but not revealed why.

[@muhammadibnkilab7026]

The guy who says don’t buy an R title bike is the one selling it, amazing.

[@DennysPlantBasedJourney]

When Caleb did the walk around, I was tempted then and even more so now.... I would have to sell one of my other bikes first, lol

[@johnpurchase8946]

I thought he was going to tell us not to buy, because it is purple.

[@briangiven7399]

Why they put a woman's purse right there where you see the road...?

[@7thsignthenorthcoast146]

It’s on the website for sale but don’t buy this bike lol 😂

[@MrOnelegnick]

Wouldn't buy that bike if it was new with a new title. Total junk

[@thegrinch8161]

This may seem like old hat Shawn but didn’t you buy it?.

[@christianreising6844]

I rode this bike for nearly 5 years... Didn't have any complaints at all, it was a great bike and I didn't have had any problems to sell it (Europe 😉)

[@phdtobe]

You should add text graphics that fill the screen that say “DON’T BUY R-TITLE!” every time you say it. 😉

[@nickdaveNDM]

Yamaha makes good bikes. I have a 2006 V Star 650 and I've been waiting for it to die so I have an excuse to buy a new bike. Still running strong.

[@Tumbleweed1961]

Unless you neglect proper maintenance, you've got a long wait ahead. I've got 187K on my '04 1100.

[@fermitupoupon1754]

Not a US citizen, so all this title stuff you've got going on there is really strange to me. But if the bike was properly rebuilt or repaired, got inspected and was declared road worthy again, why don't they just drop the whole R-title malarky and issue a new, clean title? We have a sort of similar thing here, if a vehicle has a WOK-status, you can only get that sorted by taking it to a specialised inspection, where the vehicle is checked to see if it still meets it's homologation criteria and therefore can be re-registered under it's certificate of conformity. Or it can have to have an individual inspection done, which when passed yields a new certificate of conformity. Either way, as soon as either inspection is passed, the WOK-status is removed from the title and the title is essentially clean again.

[@johnsullivan5101]

I love your name .. where u at ?

[@fermitupoupon1754]

@@johnsullivan5101 Europe, and it's not my real name obviously.

[@sammy60164]

If that's a Tour model, couldn't it have stock hard/soft bags? That and the dents on the tank could easily put that thing near resale value of they got damaged during a theft, insurance wise.

[@markr.2233]

What's the big deal if your just going to ride it???

[@jeffreymartinez8028]

Sooo what you're saying is don't buy the bike.?

[@kurtrobinson7367]

The two dents in the fuel tank could be the result of a sudden stop. Was the seller a soprano?

[@codys7703]

I have a r-title bike, best running bike in my garage.

[@gordwoods7775]

IF you find a 1970 s Honda 750 drop me a line

[@2bstiff584]

he says do not buy this bike then say this bike is for sale lol

[@tobydykes8781]

you just blew through a stop sign.

[@carlosandleon]

Only natural laws are worth following

[@johnnytsunami6185]

Till your organs are on the outside of your body

[@mynameisntimportant9341]

My states got no inspection, whats a salvage title hahahaha

[@dennism103]

What those are incredible machines

[@gordonretherford5451]

Shawn,do a video of your top 5 bikes!😏👌

[@gordonretherford5451]

You should make this bike a give away!