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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Leenidas, Apr 27, 2011.

  1. Leenidas

    Leenidas New Member

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    Hi, I just join, and I need so help....

    ok here the deal....I got me a HD 1981 Super Glide 1350 Bike!!!

    My First HD! So got it home and started to tear it down, U know rebuild the motor, rechrome it and new paint job check it all out. Well I notice the vin # on the frame and motor doesn't match, and I 'll be dam, the title vin # don't match to ANYTHING!! what the hell?!?! :cussing: So I when on the internet to check the vin # out. the frame is from something like 76 Fatbob and the motor turns out to be a 1200.....now i run the title vin and get nothing!!! I check with DVM online and run the TITLE NUMBER and its pulls up HD 81 SUP, But Vin # DR138046M0, It doesn't tell me anything about the bike. The vin# from the title. So can tell me what this means? (the vin#) :gah:
    Leenidas, Apr 27, 2011
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  3. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    WOW!! I would say that this is a mess. What I would do is take it back to the assshole that you bought it from. If that don't work, call Harley and have them run the numbers that you are curious about.
    JohnnyBiker, Apr 27, 2011
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    dont know where your located, but you could have a problem with authorities! i would return goods to previous owner and get my money back.....the authorities frown on folks selling goods with out proper paper work. sounds like you are a victim of this and the authorities may want to talk to the seller.............if ya dont get your money back....
    chucktx, Apr 27, 2011
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  5. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    yes agreed with both above , you just might have a can of worms on your hands :banghead:
    cowboy, Apr 27, 2011
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  6. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    When I was posting on different forum I spoke to an "OutLaw" that was giving me tips on what to look for in these types of situations. I walked away from three different bikes because there were some things that did not add up for me.

    This situation describes, Stolen all over it!!
    JohnnyBiker, Apr 28, 2011
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  7. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Not uncommon for people to replace an engine
    that's fubar'd with one from a wreck, matching frame
    and engine vins can occur but you should have two titles
    one for the frame = bike = DMV and one for the engine.

    In the aftermarket its called an MSO or Manuf Statement of Origin

    However I would be inclined to agree with the statements
    that you have a problem. I think it would be wise
    to return it demand money back.
    hotroadking, Apr 28, 2011
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    Just be careful "demanding" from this type of seller! Bring back-up.
    :fight:
    Fatboy128, Apr 28, 2011
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