Still waiting....

I filed a petition in Allegheny County Court (PA) to transfer the title to me.  It's really a pain, but the only way at this point to get it done.  I paid $128 to have the court hear my case, and I am hoping the judge grants my request without advertising.  The clerk suggested he may grant the transfer if I can get the guy I bought it from to give me a notarized affidavit saying the Bill of Sale is accurate.  I might have avoided this step if I would have got the Bill of Sale notarized.  The judge may permit the transfer without advertising since there is no record of the title at the state DMV, so in effect, there is no one to attempt to reach or notify of the transfer.  If I have to advertise, it will cost $330, over 25% of what I paid for the bike.

Unfortunately, I don't have a high confidence level the seller is going to get to the notary in time.  My court date is the 14th of September.  We will see.