Author Topic: VIN plate replacement (Read 29833 times)

Stev-o · « **Reply #25 on:** January 30, 2013, 04:39:03 PM »

Quote from: neilc on January 30, 2013, 03:14:36 PM

Just got my vin tag and now looking for a local place to engrave my vin but I was thinking he,'ll need a sample of what the numbers should look like,can someone post a pic

Got mine too. PM me your ph # and I'll text it to you so you can show them on your phone what font to use.

KC_Northstar · « **Reply #26 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:26:40 AM »

Here is the one from my K2

stewonepot · « **Reply #27 on:** January 31, 2013, 09:21:22 AM »

Hi All
Could anyone post up a pic of a UK one?
Mine on the f1 was powder coated and looks so bad .
They are sold on a German site but in different styles
cheers Stew

aggiepike · « **Reply #28 on:** January 31, 2013, 09:32:56 AM »

I got one from these guys just in case someone else wants to try them out. I don't have a pic of it but looked good. Just need to put it on. I'll take a pic if anyone wants to see it. Pretty reasonable too.

http://www.machineplatesonline.com/

KC_Northstar · « **Reply #29 on:** January 31, 2013, 09:55:22 AM »

Quote from: aggiepike on January 31, 2013, 09:32:56 AM

I got one from these guys just in case someone else wants to try them out. I don't have a pic of it but looked good. Just need to put it on. I'll take a pic if anyone wants to see it. Pretty reasonable too.

http://www.machineplatesonline.com/

Did they stamp the VIN number on for you? And if they did, did they require the old one, or will they stamp
any VIN you want?

aggiepike · « **Reply #30 on:** January 31, 2013, 11:45:57 AM »

Quote from: KC_Northstar on January 31, 2013, 09:55:22 AM

Quote from: aggiepike on January 31, 2013, 09:32:56 AM
I got one from these guys just in case someone else wants to try them out. I don't have a pic of it but looked good. Just need to put it on. I'll take a pic if anyone wants to see it. Pretty reasonable too.

http://www.machineplatesonline.com/

Did they stamp the VIN number on for you? And if they did, did they require the old one, or will they stamp
any VIN you want?

They put the number on there for me. I told them my VIN and they did it. I suppose they'd put any number on there you'd like.

KC_Northstar · « **Reply #31 on:** January 31, 2013, 01:59:23 PM »

Quote from: aggiepike on January 31, 2013, 09:32:56 AM

I got one from these guys just in case someone else wants to try them out. I don't have a pic of it but looked good. Just need to put it on. I'll take a pic if anyone wants to see it. Pretty reasonable too.

http://www.machineplatesonline.com/

Can you post a picture?

aggiepike · « **Reply #32 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:01:54 PM »

sure will later this evening.

Rigid · « **Reply #33 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:15:47 PM »

Dude, google images.....

they weren't stamped originally and be sure to fake the drive screws if you don't want anyone to notice. I am in indiana, just use my stamp set to match the title.

KC_Northstar · « **Reply #34 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:58:48 PM »

The VIN number was Stamped on from the rear. Look at the picture I posted. You can just barley see a little
rectangle around each number from the stamp. If you run your finger over it you can feel that the VIN number
is sightly raised. The rest of the lettering looks like it was painted on.

aggiepike · « **Reply #35 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:52:51 PM »

Ask and you shall receive.

It is a metal plate and the numbers are engraved into it NOT stamped. It's not a sticker on top, but I don't know what it is? Kinda like a silk screen or something. I scratched on it a little bit at the edge and on the top w/ my finger nail and it seems pretty solid. Let me know if you have any other questions on it.

Stev-o · « **Reply #36 on:** January 31, 2013, 11:02:39 PM »

Aggie - why didn't you have them put the weight on it?

aggiepike · « **Reply #37 on:** February 01, 2013, 07:16:42 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on January 31, 2013, 11:02:39 PM

Aggie - why didn't you have them put the weight on it?

I don't recall. I've had many a night w/ lots of drinks since I got it from them. I want to say that is the only plate that they offered at the time, but I may be wrong.

Dream750 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 01, 2013, 07:30:17 AM »

Guys, the 1972 and later has a new and different style VIN label, now with the weight shown.

Here’s the difference:

neilc · « **Reply #39 on:** February 01, 2013, 03:18:46 PM »

just got my plate done today it came out awesome,the gunsmith did it on a cnc machine i'll postr a pic tomorrow

neilc · « **Reply #40 on:** February 02, 2013, 02:12:45 PM »

heres a pic of new plate the blue color difference is just the protective film,also a problem i noticed is that it is flat and my neck were it will go is round i'll have to mold it to fit

MCRider · « **Reply #41 on:** February 02, 2013, 02:47:10 PM »

Quote from: neilc on February 02, 2013, 02:12:45 PM

heres a pic of new plate the blue color difference is just the protective film,also a problem i noticed is that it is flat and my neck were it will go is round i'll have to mold it to fit

I removed mine to powdercoat. Or I should say I had the shop remove it. Really mangled it, though intact. I used a 2" piece of PVC as a mold, heated it and tapped it with a hammer to reestablish a curve. Taped the face so the hammer blows wouldn't mar it. Then dropped the diameter of the PVC a little. You wnat the curve to be a little more severe than the fork neck. That way when the new rivets draw it down there won't be any edges sticking up. I also used a light adhesive which squished out all four sides and wiped clean.

neilc · « **Reply #42 on:** February 02, 2013, 02:57:29 PM »

Sounds good

kmb69 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 02, 2013, 03:06:14 PM »

Quote from: KC_Northstar on January 31, 2013, 02:58:48 PM

The VIN number was Stamped on from the rear. Look at the picture I posted. You can just barley see a little
rectangle around each number from the stamp. If you run your finger over it you can feel that the VIN number
is sightly raised. The rest of the lettering looks like it was painted on.

I think you are correct. Just looked at a few of mine with a magnifying glass and your picture and description are right on. I would bet money if you take one off you will see the stamp indents on the back side. Don't have any I want to pull off right to prove it, but pretty sure you are correct.

KC_Northstar · « **Reply #44 on:** February 02, 2013, 05:16:56 PM »

Quote from: kmb69 on February 02, 2013, 03:06:14 PM

Quote from: KC_Northstar on January 31, 2013, 02:58:48 PM
The VIN number was Stamped on from the rear. Look at the picture I posted. You can just barley see a little
rectangle around each number from the stamp. If you run your finger over it you can feel that the VIN number
is sightly raised. The rest of the lettering looks like it was painted on.

I think you are correct. Just looked at a few of mine with a magnifying glass and your picture and description are right on. I would bet money if you take one off you will see the stamp indents on the back side. Don't have any I want to pull off right to prove it, but pretty sure you are correct.

Mine was off when I powder coated the frame and yes you can see the indents on the back side where the VIN number is stamped.

MaaseyRacer · « **Reply #45 on:** March 08, 2013, 10:15:13 AM »

I am having a similar problem with my 1977 CB400F. The powder coater removed the vin plate and lost it. I have the title and paper work with the right numbers. Does anyone have a hi res photo and or measurements of a late 400F VIN plate?

malcolmgb · « **Reply #46 on:** March 08, 2013, 11:02:46 AM »

Quote from: stewonepot on January 31, 2013, 09:21:22 AM

Hi All
Could anyone post up a pic of a UK one?
Mine on the f1 was powder coated and looks so bad .
They are sold on a German site but in different styles
cheers Stew

I didn't think they had them in Europe back then, mine certainly has not got one.

VTCBike750 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 28, 2014, 08:15:34 AM »

I too get to undertake replacing my VIN Plate. The only problem, I cant find where the rivets go into the neck. Looking at the bike, there are 2 little rust spots on the neck, I can only assume these are the remnants of the rivets after being ground off?Maybe my bike was repainted in the past? Does anyone know the best way to drill out these old rivets?

My concerns are introducing metal shavings into the inside of the neck and into the steering stem ball bearings and what size to drill bit to use.
Ill post a pic later.

The other Derek · « **Reply #48 on:** May 28, 2014, 09:54:54 AM »

I used #2 round head u drive screws to replace my rivets when I had my frame powder coated. I also used a bit of carpet tape on the back of the plate to hold it in place.

They call for a #44 drill. If you can't drill out the existing rivets you could install new ones - just offset them slightly. Just be sure to punch a divot in the metal to keep the drill from walking.

IIRC the holes don't go through. I've had to do this for a few projects though- might be confused.

BTW, if you need replacement drive screws, I've got about 90 left. Let me know and I can send a couple your way.

VTCBike750 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 28, 2014, 10:19:36 AM »

Nice thank you!

Quote from: The other Derek on May 28, 2014, 09:54:54 AM

IIRC the holes don't go through. I've had to do this for a few projects though- might be confused.

How thick is the frame metal at the neck? How far in do they go?

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Author Topic: VIN plate replacement (Read 29833 times)