Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? - SV650.org

13-11-09, 05:44 PM

Hi there,

I'm new to the forum and haven't yet got an SV650 but am looking around for one.

Before I go to any viewings, I wanna know beforehand where the VIN and Engine Number stamp is on the bike, so I don't look like a newbie to the seller. The less sure I look as a buyer, the more likely the seller is to pull the wool over my eyes

Does anyone have any idea/pictures of where they are located?

Also are there any common issues I should be looking for on the pointy versions past 2003?

Thanks in advance.

yorkie_chris · 13-11-09, 05:47 PM

Best bet is to find a local .org-er to take a look with you.

rowdy · 13-11-09, 05:50 PM

Hello and welcome to the org.
Chassis plate is on a black tag stuck on the left hand side of the frame, and stamped in the frame around the headstock.
Engine number is stamped on a raised surface under the clutch cover and front sprocket cover, same side of the bike as vin plate.

13-11-09, 05:51 PM

whats your location? pointy's are pretty sound just pick a low milage one with few owners thats been cared for.

13-11-09, 05:51 PM

What about bikes being sold by .org-ers, trustworthy enough?

13-11-09, 05:51 PM

engine number is on the bottom of the engine right hand side as you look at it from the front i think?? and frame number is stamped on headstock and there is a info plate on the left hand side of the frame again as you look at it. make sure you listen to a cold start and listen for ticking this could be cam chain tensioner. if you want any more info let me know.

P.S welcome to the forum.

13-11-09, 05:53 PM

I can get to Ace's cafe, Alpterton, London. If anyone is willing to help?

13-11-09, 05:55 PM

id say our for sale section is pretty sound

we all been on here for ages and would never sell bike without telliing you its history.

rowdy · 13-11-09, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick9999

What about bikes being sold by .org-ers, trustworthy enough?

Shouldn't be a problem if they are a regular user of the forum, I'd be more cautious if their post count was low, indicating they had only used the site to advertise their bike.

13-11-09, 06:02 PM

yea what rowdy said

13-11-09, 05:44 PM	#1
Maverick9999 Guest Posts: n/a	Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? Hi there, I'm new to the forum and haven't yet got an SV650 but am looking around for one. Before I go to any viewings, I wanna know beforehand where the VIN and Engine Number stamp is on the bike, so I don't look like a newbie to the seller. The less sure I look as a buyer, the more likely the seller is to pull the wool over my eyes Does anyone have any idea/pictures of where they are located? Also are there any common issues I should be looking for on the pointy versions past 2003? Thanks in advance.

13-11-09, 05:47 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? Best bet is to find a local .org-er to take a look with you. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

13-11-09, 05:50 PM	#3
rowdy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 615	Re: Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? Hello and welcome to the org. Chassis plate is on a black tag stuck on the left hand side of the frame, and stamped in the frame around the headstock. Engine number is stamped on a raised surface under the clutch cover and front sprocket cover, same side of the bike as vin plate. __________________ Silver pointy sk3, tail tidy, single seat cowl, fairing lowers, smoke double bubble screen, carbon hugger and front mudguard, full race M4 system, K&N filter, GSXR1000K2 forks, wheel and discs, GSXR750 calipers, HEL braided lines, TL1000s clip-ons, Gilles rearsets, Chinese cnc levers, led indies. Last edited by rowdy; 13-11-09 at 05:51 PM.

13-11-09, 05:51 PM	#4
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? whats your location? pointy's are pretty sound just pick a low milage one with few owners thats been cared for.

13-11-09, 05:51 PM	#5
Maverick9999 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? What about bikes being sold by .org-ers, trustworthy enough?

13-11-09, 05:51 PM	#6
liamsimpson Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? engine number is on the bottom of the engine right hand side as you look at it from the front i think?? and frame number is stamped on headstock and there is a info plate on the left hand side of the frame again as you look at it. make sure you listen to a cold start and listen for ticking this could be cam chain tensioner. if you want any more info let me know. P.S welcome to the forum.

13-11-09, 05:53 PM	#7
Maverick9999 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? I can get to Ace's cafe, Alpterton, London. If anyone is willing to help? Last edited by Maverick9999; 13-11-09 at 06:05 PM.

13-11-09, 05:55 PM	#8
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? id say our for sale section is pretty sound we all been on here for ages and would never sell bike without telliing you its history.

13-11-09, 06:02 PM	#10
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where can I find the VIN plate and Engine number? yea what rowdy said

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