Is the Engine VIN supposed to match the Chassis VIN?

[Falaholic]

Confirm this for me.
Also, the engine VIN is on the left side, just above the left peg?

 

[The Beekeeper]

I may be wrong but I don't think they match..........................Tom.

 

[SpecOps13]

Few match, most won't...

 

[Dragmaxster]

I may be wrong but I don't think they match..........................Tom.

Mine match exactly.

 

[davesax36]

Few match, most won't...

Why would they not? Are there that many that needed motors?

 

[Falaholic]

Geeze, looks like I kicked a bees nest on this one.
I would expect that both to match. If bike were stolen; example.
Worse example: you're pulled over, cop runs VIN on your engine, comes back that the VIN matches a chassis that was stolen...tender lovin commences.

 

[customizedcreationz]

It should match unless the motor has been switched. All 7 of my Vmax's matched.

The serial number is on the left rear below the cylinder head.

 

[customizedcreationz]

Obviously that doesn't mean anything if parts have been swapped out. So you could have a different motor in a different frame.

The only thing that matters is that you have a title for your frame and its clean. A different number motor means nothing. I guess if it was pushed hard enough and it was a stolen serial number on the motor, it could cause a problem, but that would be pretty rare instance.

 

[twistedmax]

1985 ,#217 matches

 

[Falaholic]

Obviously that doesn't mean anything if parts have been swapped out. So you could have a different motor in a different frame.

The only thing that matters is that you have a title for your frame and its clean. A different number motor means nothing. I guess if it was pushed hard enough and it was a stolen serial number on the motor, it could cause a problem, but that would be pretty rare instance.

So, can I call...and will you accept the phone charges...:rofl_200:

 

[one2dmax]

For many years they did match but for whatever reason in the late 90's into the 2000's they had a few that did not and not sure why that was.

 

[Falaholic]

For many years they did match but for whatever reason in the late 90's into the 2000's they had a few that did not and not sure why that was.

Would it be possible to call Yamaha and confirm what chassis VIN matches engine VIN?

 

[customizedcreationz]

So, can I call...and will you accept the phone charges...:rofl_200:

Sure thing.... :biglaugh:

 

[Dragmaxster]

Obviously that doesn't mean anything if parts have been swapped out.:rofl_200:

 

[one2dmax]

I don't think they will have records showing that since they aren't like Harley and don't have to have an engine title.

Now, what's the numbers of what you have? Pictures of the engine and year of bike. If swapped and depending on years of engines used there may be tell tale signs that will show it was swapped. Specfically engine color combinations, oil filter type, ect....

 

[Falaholic]

Just got off the phone with Yamaha Corporate. Confirmed that the chassis and engine VIN do match. I assumed that they would have records showing.

If anyone is interested: 800 962 7926 , just tell em Fal sent you :biglaugh: .

 

[one2dmax]

I can tell you we have seen that is not the case with bikes owned by the original owners. It's not very common to have had it that way but it has happened.

 

[71olds]

My 85 has a blank vin plate on the motor :ummm:

Not scratched out just blank

 

[one2dmax]

Is the ID location ribbed or smooth?

 

[Falaholic]

I can tell you we have seen that is not the case with bikes owned by the original owners. It's not very common to have had it that way but it has happened.

My apologies, I was not clear on my last reply.
My VINs 'do not match'. Called corporate, and confirmed that my engine and chassis are mated original.