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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 01:55 PM
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I purchased a Sportster a few years ago and it's been floating around my garage. While, I have a clean title for the VIN number on the frame, I've noticed there is an odd case VIN on what I believe to be a 1986 Sportster 1100. (Which is what the title says)

Case stamping seems to be a sadly lost knowledge base amongst most people. So, I figured I would try here.

Any help I could get, I would greatly appreciate. Thank you in advance

 
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A picture posted up might help. Could just me casting numbers.

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Originally Posted by John Harper
A picture posted up might help. Could just me casting numbers.

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There is a picture attached to the post. If you were unable to see it I'll try and attach to a thread, here.

 
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1987 883.

 
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