RM125 VIN Location?

[drizz]

Trying to update the reg on my RM125, but having one hell of a time tracking down a VIN on this thing. Can anyone confirm the location? I'm aware of the 'usual' locations on bikes, but no dice on the front of the frame

 

[Ducky_Fresh]

Check motor?

It should have a big metal "stamp" on the frame near the headstock, with the year imprinted and the VIN in the metal portion.

 

[drizz]

Thanks Ev

I do have a motor number, but the expected VIN stamp isn't there. It may have been painted, and I heard it used to be raced.

 

[Ducky_Fresh]

Yeah, probably got taken off.

Maybe just re-stamp it and go for a special construction certificate. I think they only do them once a year though.

I remember having a bike that couldn't get registered. Pretty useless since you can only use them on private land.

 

[ninjaspdxrl]

If the rider was a sponsored support rider, it may be a frame that was never stamped, probably never sold but given to rider, usually these are supposed to be returned to factory and destroyed.

 

[drizz]

Well even if it was a race-only frame, they can't have it back. It's mine now Unless they want to trade me for a bike with a VIN!

I'll see about getting a VIN for it, or maybe I'll sell it and avoid the trouble.

 

[2old2fly]

try sanding the area near the head stock. The paint should come off everywhere except where the stamp is/was. This is assuming it is stamped into the metal. I had to do this with an old yz.