[bcrdukes]

If the lien was indeed paid off, the owner should have a letter from the bank indicating their interest in the lien has been fulfilled. Then again, it could be fake. Go to the bank with the seller to verify.

If the Carproof says it has a lien, it probably does.

Work something out with the owner of the bike. Give him an offer he can't refuse (but don't lowball him! LOL!) If he's not willing to work with you, run away from that shit as fast as you can. Besides, the seller should have been straight up and honest about that kind of stuff. I tend to walk away from sellers who don't tell you the truth. You are better safe than sorry. Liens are not a joke.