What to buy?

[factoryX]

-Title
-Compression
-Tires/Wheels/chain/sprockets/Bearings/Brakes (push on the wheels to test for hub bearing play)
-Headset bearings
-Linkage bearings (lift the back of the bike to check play in bearings)
-Cosmetic Paint/Plastic
-Does it run?
-Recent work is always a bonus
-Last but not least aftermarket goodies

[Mr Tibbs911]

Thanks Factory, as this is the first bike im buying solo, can you go a little more in-depth? like basically the bearings(?) and does it HAVE to have a title?

[factoryX]

Depending on which state, yes, it might need one. Linkage bearings, swing arm bearings, etc.. Bearings = $$$

[Mr Tibbs911]

Is the title needed if you intend to ride on private property? I also want to ride on my local track, but they have never performed anything other than the most basic checks.
And I sound like a super noob, but where exactly are all of these bearings located?

[eprovenzano]

Many states require the bike to be registered as a motor vehicle.  It's always best to get the title if available. 

As for the bearings, to inspect, put the bike on a stand and grab the swingarm after the axle, try to move the swingarm side to side. Any play would show the bearing need to be addressed.  Then check the front and rear tire by trying to move them side to side.  Look at the hub when trying to move the tires looking for any play. Also look at the bearing in the rear suspension.  Compress the suspension while looking at the linkage.  Look for any abnormal movement in the linkage.  Again any play would show the bearings need to be addressed.

Hope this helps, good luck 

[Mr Tibbs911]

Thanks so much epro and factory and to everyone else, I have a feeling very soon I'll be bugging everyone with some how-to's hahah