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Old 11-01-2009, 02:02 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 11-01-2009, 03:09 PM   #2 (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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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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