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Offline bob larry

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Vin # ???'s
« on: October 08, 2009, 08:01:44 AM »
Hey All!
Cool site.  Read lots of good stuff already!

I just picked up a 1994 KX500 after my 2006 KX250f blew the rod $$$

My question is buddy says it is a 94 but the vin ends with 89 making me think it is an 89 with 94 forks on it.....

Any help would be great as I need to order some parts for it.......................................

I can give you the VIN # if that would help?

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Offline edgar_kx3

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2009, 08:13:48 AM »
10th digit in your vin is the year of the bike

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2009, 08:22:51 AM »
Sweet I'll check it out when I get home      :mrgreen:   thanks man

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Offline bob larry

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2009, 01:54:57 AM »
So the 10th Digit is a N  so 14

I guess this makes it a 1994?

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2009, 02:01:28 AM »
1980 = A 1981 = B 1982 = C 1983 = D 1984 = E 1985 = F

1986 = G 1987 = H 1988 = J 1989 = K 1990 = L 1991 = M

1992 = N 1993 = P 1994 = R 1995 = S 1996 = T 1997 = V

1998 = W 1999 = X 2000 = Y 2001 = 1 2002 = 2 2003 = 3

2004 = 4 2005 = 5
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2009, 02:14:52 AM »
So I got a 1992!  Well I bought it as a 94 and buddies said it was an 89...

Now I know. :-D  

Thanks man

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Offline bob larry

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2009, 08:07:12 AM »
Hey one more ???

How can I tell if the motor I have is the one that came with the bike?

My 10th dig is a N so I have a 1992 but how can I tell if the motor is a 1992

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Offline Hillclimb#42

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2009, 08:56:30 AM »
89's #'s are 008501-on

92's #'s are 13001-on

94 would start JKAKX....(94-02)
instead of KX500BE...like they did 85-93

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2009, 01:42:50 AM »
Thanks man!  That is great !  So I have  a stock 1992 KX500

Sweet deal   thanks guys

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2009, 10:55:12 AM »
89's #'s are 008501-on

92's #'s are 13001-on

94 would start JKAKX....(94-02)
instead of KX500BE...like they did 85-93

Where can i find the engine ID list backdating to around 85,  i would really like to 100% positively ID the motor in my quad and the non-kips model i have on the floor next to it.

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2009, 11:48:01 AM »
Clymer M447-2.

83 AE000001-001500
84 AE0015001-002400
85 BE000001-001800
86 BE001801-004100

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2009, 07:34:53 AM »
u can go on kawasakis website and jus type in your vin number n u get to see parts manual and other stuff for your bike http://www.kawasaki.com/DefaultFrame.aspx?strContentUrl=/SITE/VIVEHICLEINFORMATION/VICHOOSEVEHICLE.ASP
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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2009, 01:42:47 PM »
hey guys I have been reading your chatter and was curious about my bike ...  I also thought I bought an 98 k5  and after viewing your information about vin ###    I found out I am the proud owner of a 95 K5 with unknown year of engine  the Kx500be is to be 85 to 93 ???  my last # is 017992 would like to know year of my engine  thanks    ...  just an old rider

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2009, 02:22:44 PM »
I'm gettin the same numbers for 91-93. Starting with BE 013001-on. 94-on start VE

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Re: Vin # ???'s
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2009, 02:58:53 PM »
 THANKS GUYS  :-D LOOKS LIKE 91 -TO 93    FOR THE ENGINE  AND 95 BODY .. GUESS i WILL START CHECKING VIN #S BEFORE PURCHASE ...  :roll:   THANKS  HILLCLIMB 42