Frame Maker
Well-known member
Long story is that once again I am planning to build a motorcycle from spare parts. In the past when I purchase bare frames for these types of projects I'll stop by my local CHP field office and ask the vehicle inspection officer to run a quick VIN check just to be sure that the frames I've purchased (if no title documents are provided) are not stolen. Normally there are no problems getting an officer to do this quick check. Then I can proceed in building the bike with confidence that there won't be any issues later on when I go through final inspection and apply for a title. I've done this numerous times in the past without issues.
Today I stopped by my local CHP office to request the same check, however due to C-19 they are closed to walk-in services. When I called on the phone the officer explained that he would only run the VIN if he could see the frames in person. Of course this would happen at some unknown future date when everything re-opens, so no idea when that would happen. I thought it was odd as in the past I'd just write down the VIN on a piece of paper and hand it through the window and they'd do a quick check.
He suggested I contact DMV for a background search. Unfortunately the DMV is not accepting phone calls (also due to C-19) and DMV offices are only open for customers with pre-existing appointments and not taking walk-ins or new appointments.
I did run the VINs through the NICB website and that came back clean for both. However my understanding is that the NICB data base is very limited.
Anyway, short story is that I'm just looking for a LEO that could run the numbers and provide a simple "yes" or "no" as to the frames having a clean history. I'm NOT looking for any detailed history or personal information. Just simple public service to confirm that I'm not in possession of stolen items.
Any help would be much appreciated and can be handled through PM.
Thanks!
Today I stopped by my local CHP office to request the same check, however due to C-19 they are closed to walk-in services. When I called on the phone the officer explained that he would only run the VIN if he could see the frames in person. Of course this would happen at some unknown future date when everything re-opens, so no idea when that would happen. I thought it was odd as in the past I'd just write down the VIN on a piece of paper and hand it through the window and they'd do a quick check.
He suggested I contact DMV for a background search. Unfortunately the DMV is not accepting phone calls (also due to C-19) and DMV offices are only open for customers with pre-existing appointments and not taking walk-ins or new appointments.
I did run the VINs through the NICB website and that came back clean for both. However my understanding is that the NICB data base is very limited.
Anyway, short story is that I'm just looking for a LEO that could run the numbers and provide a simple "yes" or "no" as to the frames having a clean history. I'm NOT looking for any detailed history or personal information. Just simple public service to confirm that I'm not in possession of stolen items.
Any help would be much appreciated and can be handled through PM.
Thanks!