April 28th, 2021, 10:29 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Christie
Location: Red bluff
Join Date: Apr 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki ninja ex250f Posts: 1
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Please help
I bought a ninja without paperwork. And the engine was swapped now I can’t find the engine number on this motor to get it registered. What can I do. Thanks for any help I can get.
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April 28th, 2021, 10:45 AM | #2 | |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
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Quote:
The VIN is stamped on the side of the steering head, between the triple clamps. |
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April 28th, 2021, 11:00 AM | #3 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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It's on top of the transmission on a flat area. If you look from where the clutch cable goes in, toward the centerline of the engine/trans you'll see it. With some motorcycles, factory replacement engines have no serial number stamped. If that's the case you'll find the flat boss where it would be, but nothing on it.
There's also an entry in the Wiki about it: https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Engine...of_manufacture Good luck Christie. I'm sure no matter what, someone at the DMV will be able to help you get it registered. Here in NC it's not terribly hard to get a title and registration on a vehicle without paperwork, but we have to get a title bond, that that costs $100 that you pay to the bond company in addition to what you pay the state. And welcome to the board! |
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April 28th, 2021, 01:46 PM | #4 |
Moto Nut
Name: Yes, I have one
Location: On the coast
Join Date: Feb 2021 Motorcycle(s): Harley Davidson Road King, Yamaha FZ1, 92 Ninja 250, 95 Ninja 250 Posts: 11
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In California, the engine number is on the title as well as the Vin. I picked up an ex racebike that I have put everything back on to make it street legal and am trying to get the title transferred and registered in CA.
I did not bring up that the engine numbers on my bike do not match the title. Mine came with 2 and neither of them match the paperwork. In order to correct this, you will need to fill out a "statement of facts" at the DMV. They will most likely check with Sacramento to make sure the engine that was swapped in is not stolen. It might be a good idea to call the Sacramento office and tell them you are thinking of buying that motor and want to know if there is any history on it. If you show up and the number is ran and there is anything nefarious it would put you in the middle of a bad situation. I had to get the local DMV office manager involved when I did the paperwork for mine. I walked out with registration and tags and am now waiting for the new title to show up. Think I have about a 50/50 chance of it getting through Sacramento without them asking for more information. |
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