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Maintenance & Technical => What year? Vin.# => Topic started by: bob larry on October 08, 2009, 08:01:44 AM

Title: Vin # ???'s
Post by: bob larry 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?

 :? :? :?

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: edgar_kx3 on October 08, 2009, 08:13:48 AM

10th digit in your vin is the year of the bike

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: bob larry on October 08, 2009, 08:22:51 AM

Sweet I'll check it out when I get home      :mrgreen:   thanks man

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: bob larry on October 13, 2009, 01:54:57 AM

So the 10th Digit is a N  so 14

I guess this makes it a 1994?

 :?

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: jfabmotorsports.com 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

Title: Thanks
Post by: bob larry 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

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: bob larry 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

??

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: Hillclimb#42 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

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: bob larry on October 14, 2009, 01:42:50 AM

Thanks man!  That is great !  So I have  a stock 1992 KX500

Sweet deal   thanks guys

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: -Kama- on October 27, 2009, 10:55:12 AM

Quote from: Hillclimb#42 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

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.

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: Hillclimb#42 on October 27, 2009, 11:48:01 AM

Clymer M447-2.

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

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: rastamankenny 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

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: Just an old rider 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

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: Hillclimb#42 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

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: Just an old rider 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

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: s5pablos on October 14, 2010, 09:42:41 AM

i just did this and got s as my tenth digit so my 97 is a 96 what number should i look for on the engine to check if my engine is also a 96? thanks

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: ShadeTreeFab on October 14, 2010, 09:58:57 AM

s is a 95.
engine #s
97=jkakxve1-VA017001
96=jakaxve1-TA015001
95=jakaxve1-SA011001

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: s5pablos on October 14, 2010, 10:01:08 AM

so the s on my frame is 95?

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: s5pablos on October 14, 2010, 10:05:09 AM

how hard will it b to stuff the engine in a 250 as the frame as been snapped and welded where the seat meets the tank, is tht a common fault?

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: ShadeTreeFab on October 14, 2010, 10:22:49 AM

its not that bad stuffing the motor in a 250 chassis. i'm working on one right now.
it would be a lot cheaper and easier to get another k5 frame. i have not heard of them breaking there.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-1989-KX-500-Frame-261-/230480830177?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35a9ba5ee1#ht_1399wt_1165

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-KAWASAKI-KX-500-FRAME-/320575159421?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aa3c4bc7d#ht_1781wt_939

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,8142.0.html

doing the 250 chassis has fab work- motor mounts, head stay and pipe, cutting swing arm and spacers, and rad fitting.

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: s5pablos on October 24, 2010, 08:25:02 AM

also looking for a kxf frame so whichever comes up first

Title: Re: Vin # ???'s
Post by: sandblaster on October 25, 2010, 07:50:47 AM

Hi Guys.
I have a whole bunch of engine ID's as well as parts ID's here:
http://oem-cycle.com/KAWASAKIKX500BIKEID.aspx (http://oem-cycle.com/KAWASAKIKX500BIKEID.aspx)
I add new stuff almost every week.
As always, if you have additional info that you would like to share, I would be happy to post that as well.
Thanks!