Bogus VIN#
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Bogus VIN#
Is there any legitimate reason a 1961 Panhead would have the following VIN# 61FLH4975? I'm looking at purchasing this bike and now having serious second thoughts. Besides the bike being stolen why would someone change to a bogus VIN? The owner has a legitimate title with this VIN, and claims the case #'s match. So I'm guessing the VIN was ground down and restamped. Does this completely ruin the value of the bike?
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Okay, I checked two other written sources at my disposal and they say that starting in 1962 (not 1960) the coding system went to the even-odd system that I had given you. So....2 out of three say 1962, not 1960! I would say that you are probably cool. Not sure where you are from, but I looked at the bike and saw it was in Florida.
Never buy a bike with a vin that has been ground down and restamped. It is definitely illegal in Calif and I assume the same applies in most states.
Also ask him to send you a pic of the lower case numbers. Dont let him say I cant get to them. Yes he can if he raises the bike up.
Sorry for the error...........Dave
Never buy a bike with a vin that has been ground down and restamped. It is definitely illegal in Calif and I assume the same applies in most states.
Also ask him to send you a pic of the lower case numbers. Dont let him say I cant get to them. Yes he can if he raises the bike up.
Sorry for the error...........Dave
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The bike is in Glen St Mary, which is 30 miles outside Jacksonville. My mom lives in Orlando, and I was planning on having her do the transaction. I'm in Santa Cruz CA.
Is there anyway of determining for sure if the VIN# is legit?
Is there anyway of determining for sure if the VIN# is legit?
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K, sorry I'm about 5 hrs south of Jacksonville. The only way for me is to see the numbers, are you a member of AMCA? (www.antiquemotorcycle.org) I'm sure there are some members up that way.
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