How screwed am I?

[inkjunkie]

I had a problem with a bike I was working on. 1972 Montesa. No title but had a vin off it. I live in NY. I registered the bike in Vermont. They sent me my plate and registration. I then went to my DMV and swapped plates and regi to NY! May work in your case. Vermont doesn't need a title or reg for vehicles older then 86 I think. Look it up! Good luck

You pretty much translated the link I posted...good to see that Vermont thing works as claimed.