1970i was just curious. What year did hd start putting vin numbers on frames instead of just the numbers on the engine case? Thanks, todd
LOL yea that was an easy one!!1970
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Yea but like all years it was still for the 1970 Model year.Not to nitpick but I think it was for the 1970 model year which started in the fall of 1969.
lots of casting numbers on various parts of frames over the years, i doubt that is a frame ID number.My 42WLA has a frame number on the triangular pad near the top of the seat post.
Cotten is referring to anti-theft numbers, and yeah I thought '62 as well. As mentioned, these start with a letter followed by 4 numbers. These anti-theft numbers are tied into the vin. These numbers were on frames, triple trees, transmissions, and I don't know what else. They can be used by leo if you had stolen parts on your bike, etc.Folks,
H-D began stamping production numbers on frames and transmissions somewhere around 1962,... memory failing fast...., but at least by '64.
It was upon the left side of the headstock, quite small, and starts with a letter.
....Cotten
The title is tied to the motor. So yes on the after market frame.Sorry for the noob question, but if you buy a pre 1970 Harley, what is "titled"? Can you simply use an aftermarket frame with no problem at the DMV?
That's not entirely true if the aftermarket frame has numbers.The title is tied to the motor. So yes on the after market frame.
Thank you for the post and Thank you Tattoo. I am just a dumb ass noob but dont want to get myself into a bind if I find a cool motor, title etc.That's not entirely true if the aftermarket frame has numbers.
Once a frame has numbers, those supersede the engine numbers and you'd have to do a special construction. Now is that what people are doing, most likely not, but that doesn't make it right either.
Best thing for a titled engine (pre '70) is to put it in a non-numbered (pre '70) frame. Why make it difficult?