Vin # ???'s

[bob larry]

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?

 

[edgar_kx3]

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

[bob larry]

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

[bob larry]

So the 10th Digit is a N  so 14

I guess this makes it a 1994?

 

[jfabmotorsports.com]

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

[bob larry]

So I got a 1992!  Well I bought it as a 94 and buddies said it was an 89...

Now I know.  

Thanks man

[bob larry]

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

??

[Hillclimb#42]

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

[bob larry]

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

Sweet deal   thanks guys

[-Kama-]

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.

[Hillclimb#42]

Clymer M447-2.

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

[rastamankenny]

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

[Just an old rider]

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

[Hillclimb#42]

I'm gettin the same numbers for 91-93. Starting with BE 013001-on. 94-on start VE

[Just an old rider]

 THANKS GUYS  LOOKS LIKE 91 -TO 93    FOR THE ENGINE  AND 95 BODY .. GUESS i WILL START CHECKING VIN #S BEFORE PURCHASE ...     THANKS  HILLCLIMB 42