I've bought and sold bikes that have come from and gone all over the country. Key was always communication. Call the seller and talk to him at length. Racers love to talk racing. Riders love to talk riding, Parents LOVE to talk about their kids. Call him and talk. It won't take long to tell of he's legit or full of Sh&T. HAve him send the title........ Possession is 9/10ths the law so it's a good business gesture........ and you'll have a way to pursue if necessary..... You shouldn't have to.
Buy/selling over distance is purely a trust thing and the seller shouldn't be apprehensive about sending the title with 1/2 payment and balance sent on confirmed ship.
Remember you don't get inspection so make sure you trust the guy.
I recently bought a BMW out of Texas.... Was listed on Craigslist. Guy was Super Standup. Son was a WERA endurance racer. Guy had his Mechanic and Garage at VIR and carried the bike from Texas to his garage as a courtesy....!!!
Was worth a $70 bottle of scotch to me
Just Sold my 125 to a Dad in Texas..... Was an awesome guy and was nice to know the bike was going to young up and comer. He paid me in payments
Something about Texas lately
Anyway....talk to the guy and trust your judgment
Been shopping on WERA meself lately