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Old 11-01-2009, 03:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Is it possible for anyone to explain to me how to determine the year of a motorcycle by reading the VIN. This particular bike has a 9 digit number that I am stumped on decoding.


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Old 11-02-2009, 12:45 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Is it possible for anyone to explain to me how to determine the year of a motorcycle by reading the VIN. This particular bike has a 9 digit number that I am stumped on decoding.


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Hardtail you ll get a better responce to this post if you ll go to The New to the Community thread and introduce yourself so we can give you a proper Welcome!

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dixiecrat & check valve I took care of what i hope is suitable intro, Thanks for the advice and the other info guys
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