The "crankcase number" is reported to be a ten digit numeric ID.įrom 1970 to 1980 the VIN number could be found on both the frame and the engine and would match exactly with the exception of a few months in 1979 which was due to an idea by the factory to make them different. The production date range is 1/9/79 - 2/7/79, and the frame VINs affected are or should be 43000H9 through 48199H9. This was a factory idea that was quickly changed after they were notified that it made the bikes look stolen to some law enforcement agencies. Some 1979 engines had totally different numbers. Third through seventh numbers are the production numbers (always five numbers over 10000 Your frame looks like it starts with 5E if so: 5E = FXEF-1200 These numbers will match exactly if the bike is all original (with the exception of some 1979 models, see below). There are a few sites out there with much more detailed VIN info, this is just a guide to get you started. This information is a combination of years of experience plus information available on the internet. The motor has been re stamped and not from the factory.
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