Topic: cb305fe number

[robscb350f]

Is the VIN on the motor supposed to match the VIN on the frame?  The numbers are the same series 10000... but they are different.  I am wondering if the bike I have, had the engined swapped, or was this just the way they did it in the 70's.  Pardon my ignorance in the matter, but does anyone know?

[okie]

It is normal for the numbers to be a little bit different.  As the numbers get higher, thd difference becomes greater.  I am guessing it might be due to engines being taken by the factory for warranty replacements or other special projects.

Some number comparisons I know about are:

                     Manufactured        Frame           Engine       
     
John's  72         7 / 72              1018143       1018140
RK's                 9 / 72              1028626       1028686
My  73             12/ 72              1042883       1043005
My  74             5 / 74               2007675       2007684

[robscb350f]

Thank you for the clarification.