Shovelhead
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Hey guys on my vin plate 9 digit number the date of manufacture is 7/79 what year would that make the bike trying to decifer to a 17 digit number thanks for any help
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Confused on vin
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littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
What is the first couple numbers/letters of the VIN?
Shovelhead
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2F0-20
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As a rule, date codes after midyear usually denote a bike built for the coming model year. For instance a 9/79 code would be a 80' model. July is a bit of a toss up, not sure when the cut off date would occur. What model XS are you working with?
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littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
The 2FO- 20XXXX should be a '79 according to the date/Model ID in the tech section.
littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
I have a '79 and cant remember the VIN, lol.
Of course a rear disc and tank design is a giveaway for the "Special" model '79
Of course a rear disc and tank design is a giveaway for the "Special" model '79
Shovelhead
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It's a 650 special Royboy is there any other way to varify or isn't there much difference in parts to worry about it thanks
Shovelhead
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Shovelhead
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The ignition system changed from points in 1979 to TCI in 1980 here in the states.
I'll add that it looks like your seat is the " lift off" variety as opposed to the side hinged. I'd go 1980 on this'n......
I'll add that it looks like your seat is the " lift off" variety as opposed to the side hinged. I'd go 1980 on this'n......
Shovelhead
BVCUSTOMS
How to tell if ignition is TCI I was told it was an 80 but then a lot of stuff on net it could be a 79 there has to be some logical way to tell which year it is?
The tubular grab rail, the flying brick tail light, spoke rims, drum brake, license plate lamp and the lift off seat. I've yet to hear of anyone welding the lift off seat fork receivers onto a pre 1980 frame.
The painted fenders could be off an '82, but now were going into the future.
Look at the cam end cover on the left side. If there are wires coming out from it then it's point. Heck, take the two screws out and check under that cover. If there are points you'll see 'em.
The painted fenders could be off an '82, but now were going into the future.
Look at the cam end cover on the left side. If there are wires coming out from it then it's point. Heck, take the two screws out and check under that cover. If there are points you'll see 'em.
Look for the finned regulator/ rectifier located on the frame downtube, below the airboxes and behind the engine........ and the TCI box mounted to and under the battery box.
Shovelhead
BVCUSTOMS
Yup have both thanks for all the info just trying to figure this out and with that is it 79 or 80
Shovelhead
BVCUSTOMS
Well just read your other post nj1639 your saying it's an 80 ?
littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
Its an '80
2F0 20**** 80SG .............Speedo Gauge, 80-83..........Wheels/rims from Standard, 74-79..............Grab-rail, 81H.............Rear guard, looks to be black chrome, if so it is from an 82 heritage special.............Frame used to be a rear Disk brake model, still has the mounting brackets for the rear Master Cylinder............
With the Vin No and the M/C brackets..........80SG sounds right..............Nice tidy bike worth keeping as is
With the Vin No and the M/C brackets..........80SG sounds right..............Nice tidy bike worth keeping as is
Chubby guy 53, mine has 6/80 on the vin but it is called a 1981 Special. Vin is 4M4-0026 etc. More interesting, what is that on your kick start? Does it work well? Never seen one of those before?
Hey Chubby guy 53, welcome aboard!
As you may be figuring there's a lot of swapping of parts that can occur between the years. Some are simple exchanges and others, not so.
Skull has a good read on model ID here somewheres.... great to view comparisons of the years.
Your bike is a bitsa, bits o' this and that, but does look good.....and those earlier rims should give it good flickability in the twisties.
As you may be figuring there's a lot of swapping of parts that can occur between the years. Some are simple exchanges and others, not so.
Skull has a good read on model ID here somewheres.... great to view comparisons of the years.
Your bike is a bitsa, bits o' this and that, but does look good.....and those earlier rims should give it good flickability in the twisties.
Even with bits and pieces from 79, the most important thing is that the engine is an 80 with TCI and you will need to proceed accordingly. I.e. if you are going to do a reg/ret swap or if you have to chase down electrical issues.
