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Message started by mojo on 10/26/11 at 20:36:26

Title: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by mojo on 10/26/11 at 20:36:26

Should the the serial number part of the VIN match the one on the engine? Sounds like a dumb question, but I have an old Suzuki dirt bike that I bought new and the engine & frame numbers are different.

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by verslagen1 on 10/26/11 at 20:42:13

Seems to me you've answered your own question.
You bought it new, and numbers don't match.
I got a 71 honda and the numbers are close but don't match.

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by BobR on 10/27/11 at 19:05:52

I read somewhere frames and engines were inspected separately and if one failed inspection, it would be removed. The other would then be matched to another so the numbers shouldn't be off by much.

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by sbaugz on 10/28/11 at 04:15:18

not sure about your bike but I know for a fact that old honda's never matched and if they did match, something was probably fishy about that.

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by sbaugz on 10/28/11 at 04:15:28

not sure about your bike but I know for a fact that old honda's never matched and if they did match, something was probably fishy about that.

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by Demin on 10/28/11 at 05:49:47

I have a '68 Honda CL450 and the numbers match.I'm only the third owner.And Knew the other two somewhat.
Old Harleys match.
Triumphs match.
Yamahas don't match.
None of my Savages match.

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by NRR Boot on 12/16/18 at 21:08:41

I have a question... I have a 1996 Suzuki Savage and the VIN on the frame and the serial number on the engine do not match... In NY I have been told this isn't legal... Any suggestions???

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/16/18 at 21:39:21

Move

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by verslagen1 on 12/16/18 at 21:48:02

7E4242725F5F44300 wrote:

I have a question... I have a 1996 Suzuki Savage and the VIN on the frame and the serial number on the engine do not match... In NY I have been told this isn't legal... Any suggestions???

They are sold that way all over, including NY.
Go to any suzuki dealer and check it out, none of them match.
The engine number could also be on the registration.

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by batman on 12/17/18 at 09:59:49

In N.Y. all are registered by the VIN number ,and if someone told you it was illegal he's wrong ! (and he was probably a Harley guy).
In FLA. back in the 70's bikes were registered by engine number ,someone stealing your bike (usually for the motor) would have to rebuild his totally ,needing to keep his center cases which helped deter thievery.

Title: Re: Serial_Numbers_Should_They_Match
Post by NRR Boot on 12/17/18 at 17:42:14

Thanks everyone... Called Suzuki today and they verified what you all said... Yes its a Harley thing... Bike is being registered next week..