vin question
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vin question
Hello All
I have an opportunity to get a 1990 Softail at a pretty go price. The seller sent me the VIN and everything checks out but on thing. It's being sold as a 1990 but when looking up the vin the vin shows as a 1997. That is the only discrepancy the model is the same.
I have read on other websites that there are some discrepancies in the Harley VIN.
Is there a motorcycle "carfax"
What do you think?
Paul
I have an opportunity to get a 1990 Softail at a pretty go price. The seller sent me the VIN and everything checks out but on thing. It's being sold as a 1990 but when looking up the vin the vin shows as a 1997. That is the only discrepancy the model is the same.
I have read on other websites that there are some discrepancies in the Harley VIN.
Is there a motorcycle "carfax"
What do you think?
Paul
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RE: vin question
You might want to first try the free record summary at AUTOCHECK, it got mine right...
http://www.autocheck.com/consumers/g...qXA4BrAmvjgkn-
http://www.autocheck.com/consumers/g...qXA4BrAmvjgkn-
Road Warrior
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RE: vin question
Careful. It may be pieced together or even stolen with a switched VIN.
Ask for the title and other papers. Examine them closely and consult the DMV Investigators in your State who should be able to help. I wouldn't buy it until you can confirm it's clean.
Ask for the title and other papers. Examine them closely and consult the DMV Investigators in your State who should be able to help. I wouldn't buy it until you can confirm it's clean.
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RE: vin question
Paul, I'd check it several ways to Sunday, sounds a bit fishy to me too. CARFAX supposedly does cycles, and take the other good advice already mentioned here. Remember, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is"!
Good luck,
bill
Good luck,
bill
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