Topic: Frame identification

[AustralianShepard]

Is there a way to identify the frame if the VIN plate is missing?  Is the VIN stamped into the frame somewhere?  Any info would be appreciated.  Thanks

[mcpuffett]

Hi all of the frames should have the number stamped in the headstock on the left handside  ,

when you find the number you can check on this website to see what you have  , cheers Mick.

 http://www.ace.net.nz/classic/numbers.htm

[LesterPiglet]

Hi all of the frames should have the number stamped in the headstock on the left handside  ,

when you find the number you can check on this website to see what you have  , cheers Mick.

 http://www.ace.net.nz/classic/numbers.htm

OOps, I stamped mine on the right. 

[AustralianShepard]

Thanks for the info, it is a 74 K frame.  It has a removable section of frame above the cylinder head.  Is that stock, or an aftermarket weld on part? 

[Rigid]

Aftermarket due to laziness and past top end engine work.

[Retro Rocket]

Aftermarket due to laziness and past top end engine work.

Another ridiculous comment. The frame kits allow the head to be removed whilst the engine is in the frame, if its a quality frame kit then the frames integrity stays intact, rather than the stupid lazy comment, it is a much better way to work on the engine whilst in the frame and saves a lot of trouble , the usual method of having to remove the engine to work on it is a pain in the butt...
Later model Honda's {and other models} like the 900 Boldor have a removable frame downtube to allow easier access to the engine...

[Rigid]

I would never cut a frame just to do top end work.  laziness.  I can remove and replace an engine in less than an hour.  When you add a so called "kit" to remove and reinstall the frame tubes all you have is a cut frame, reduced resale value, and proof that you don't understand, or are too lazy, to do the job right.  I always repair frames like that by welding back the butchered sections.

[Stev-o]

I can remove and replace an engine in less than an hour.

If you are referring to a CB750, I would bet a large sum of money against.

[Retro Rocket]

I would never cut a frame just to do top end work.  laziness.  I can remove and replace an engine in less than an hour.  When you add a so called "kit" to remove and reinstall the frame tubes all you have is a cut frame, reduced resale value, and proof that you don't understand, or are too lazy, to do the job right.  I always repair frames like that by welding back the butchered sections.

Good for you.....

So all the motorcycle manufacturers that build removable frame rails into their bikes are lazy....


This is quite stupid and hypocritical coming from someone that then cuts the rear of the frame off to make the bike a rigid.... Kinda says it all eh....
Do you ever actually read the crap you write ?.....

[HondaMan]

I can remove and replace an engine in less than an hour.

If you are referring to a CB750, I would bet a large sum of money against.

Takes me half a day!