Most states require that a motorcycle bill of sale form be filled out before the purchase of a motorcycle is considered legal. Many times a motorcycle bill of sale form can be found on the Internet and used for free.

Most motorcycles that are sold by private individuals will include on the motorcycle bill of sale form the words "As Is" which means that there are no guarantees or warranties provided with the sale of the motorcycle. Because of this it is important to inspect the vehicle closely and have a mechanic look at the bike if there are any questions.

It's always a good idea to ask if the motorcycle has ever been involved in an accident because the frame of a bike can be damaged during an accident but not show signs of the damage until being ridden quite a ways. If the motorcycle is sold with a salvage title then that typically means that it has been damaged and you may not be able to tag the vehicle and drive it on the roads.

Make sure to always test drive a motorcycle before purchasing it and if the seller will not allow you to test drive it then you should not consider buying the cycle. Some other questions to ask the seller include:

. What is the actual mileage? Some older motorcycles are exempt when it comes to the actual mileage but if the seller knows the number it can help you determine if there may be a need in the immediate future of upcoming repairs. . Is there an owner's manual available? Many times an owner's manual can be found online so it should not be a reason to not buy the bike if they don't have one.

. Does the seller have service records? Some people save the service records and others don't but it's always nice to have the records if they are available.

. Are there any liens against the vehicle? If the seller still owes on a loan for the vehicle there is a chance that they will not be allowed to sell the bike. Other times people may use vehicles to secure personal loans and this would also keep them for selling the cycle.

. Have there been any modifications done to the cycle? Depending on the type of modification it may make the motorcycle no longer street legal, so be sure to check this before purchasing the bike.

Having a properly filled out motorcycle bill of sale form will usually be all that is needed for you to tag and license a motorcycle that you have purchased from an individual. Many times the questions you would like answered will also be answered on the motorcycle bill of sale form