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CANNOT IDENTIFY MODEL AND YEAR OF BIKE,ONLY HAVE THE ENGINE TO GO ON.TRYING TO LOCATE A FRAME TO SUIT ENGINE MODEL.ENGINE NUMBER..VNT500AE014949.1500cc V TWIN.
Re: CANNOT IDENTIFY MODEL AND YEAR OF BIKE,ONLY HAVE THE...
The bike is a "Meanstreak" If all you have is the engine you would probably be better taking the engine and any other cycle parts you like to a Frame builder.
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Engine numbers can be difficult to date. Is this number for a replacement engine or is it the original engine in the original frame/bike? If it is in the original frame the frame number and the VIN number can identify the year of manufacture. Comment below with these numbers and I'll try to help you more.
1. With no picture it is of course impossible to tell you anything about the bike.
2. Year and model are relatively unimportant, but unless the bike has been repainted (lowering its value greatly) the model is right on the frame or chainguard.
you will not get manufacturers names from a serial number
try taking the frame to a reputable bike repair shop and have it identified
some manufacturers us particular shaped joiners to make the frame and they may be able to recognize the manufacturer from that
then you may have a chance in identifying it of the serial number
1
Locate the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
printed on the frame of your motorcycle. This is often stamped onto the
right side of the steering head, where the front fork is mounted on the
frame. The VIN is also imprinted on a metal tag located on the left
side of the frame above the motor.
2
Locate the first character. This letter or numeral
represents the country of manufacture. In this case, a "J" for Japan
should be present.
3
Locate the second character, "H." This represents the name of the manufacturer, Honda.
4
Locate the third character. This letter or digit represents
the vehicle type. Most Honda motorcycles use a "2," which refers to a
motorcycle, although "A" or "1" may also be used.
5
Locate the fourth through the eighth characters. These
letters and digits are used by each individual manufacturer to identify
the model or engine type of the motorcycle. For example: SC57 refers to
a CBR1000RR sport bike, while RC040 refers to a CB750F motorcycle.
6
Locate the ninth character. This is a check digit that
ensures that no two machines built in the last 30 years will have
identical VIN numbers.
7
Locate the 10th character. This letter or digit represents
the year the motorcycle was manufactured. A "6" would represent 2006,
while a "Y" would represent the year 2000. The letter code descends
from "Y" to "A" (1980).
8
Locate the 11th character. This letter or digit represents
the specific plant where the motorcycle was manufactured. In this case,
"M" refers to the Hamamatsu plant in Japan.
9
Locate the 12th through 17th digits. These are the motorcycle's individual serial numbers.
there should be an engine number and frame number on your bike which will identify your bike. the engine no is usualy stamped on the bottom engine casing (usualy left hand side). the frame no. should be on the frame just behind the forks. the numbers should both be present and should be the same, not sure how to use this number but take this to your local bike mechanic and he should be able to help you. i had to do this when my mate bought a ty175, wich turned out to be a 1980 dt175!!
If your in the US. try this website buykawasaki select motorcycles, then owner info, then parts diagrams.Tpe in your engine or chassis no & away you go.
Otherwise contact your local kwaka dealer,quote your engine or chassis no & they should be able to identify it for you.
You didn't say what type of bike or model. Is it an MX bike,a trail bike,a road bike. If its a road bike it should say model & year on the compliance plate. It's on the steering stem,on the frame between the forks.
Hope this helps
Regards Andrew Porrelli
To identify what year model it is you will have to locate the engine&/or frame number/s & contact your local polaris dealer. They can use the number/s to identify your model
Regards Andrew Porrelli
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