Frame VIN #s

[ironpan65]

I tried the search method to answere my question and was led to the GSClassic site without success....doing something wrong or going the wrong way

I have a shaft drive frame...VIN # stamped on neck:

GS 850 - 125596

Trying to find out what YEAR frame was made??.............................sticker plate is missing - no papers

[BassCliff]

Hi,

That looks more like a frame number, especially if it's stamped into the frame. The VIN will be on the tag stuck to the steering stem. Try these...

http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/engine-nos/engnos.htm

http://www.gs-classic.de/download/Suzuki_Rahmen2.pdf

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[rideOn]

somebody may have a quicker method, but i've seen parts on Z1 enterprises listed with a required vin for frame or engine. you might look on their site and click through like you're ordering parts. i think this info came up when i was in the engine link. just google z1 enterprises in your browser

[tkent02]

That is the VIN, it is the same as the frame number. 1980 and prior had those shorter numbers, 1981 and later had the 17 digit VINs.

[almarconi]

frame made in 1980

[ironpan65]

Great...Thanks for the help....ya the sticker tag on the steering stem isn't there
I will try to register it now before any cash is sunk into it.......

[katman]

I have a Vin number decoder here. May help. just click on the pic.
http://www.robwilton.com/katana_specifications.html

[genejohnson]

Frame is 1980 per almarconi but bike could be 1981. I have a 1980 GS850 and the frame was made in 1979. I had no paperwork and was told it was a 1979 but further investigation revealed it was a 1980. Gene